Long-Term Substitute; Reading Specialist

Shippensburg Area School District; Shippensburg Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shippensburg Area School District seeks a Long-Term Substitute Reading Specialist to provide students with an appropriate program enabling them to achieve their fullest academic and behavioral potential. The position runs from approximately September to January 2027.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a Pennsylvania Certificate. The role emphasizes effective classroom management, knowledge of instructional strategies, and dedication to student success.

Qualifications

• Earned Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Pennsylvania Certificate in related field as required.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as found appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide an appropriate program for students' academic and emotional potential.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy and Pennsylvania's Academic Standards.
• Create and maintain effective classroom routines and management.

Skills

Organization

Detail Oriented

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Thoroughness

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Pennsylvania Certificate in related field

Job description

Long-Term Substitute; Reading Specialist JobID: 1746

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Reading Specialist
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Location: Shippensburg Area Intermediate School

This is a long term substitute position running from approximately September-January 2027

QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned Bachelor's degree in related field
• Pennsylvania Certificate in related field as required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL

To provide student(s) with an appropriate program that will enable him/her to reach his/her fullest academic, physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral potential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of Pennsylvania's Academic Standards.
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of students and how to use this knowledge to direct and guide instruction.
• Demonstrate appropriate instructional goals that reflect content standards and high expectations for students.
• Demonstrate reasonable awareness of resources, materials, and technology available through the school or district or professional organizations.
• Demonstrate appropriate instructional design in which plans for various elements are partially aligned with the instructional goals and have a recognizable sequence with some adaptations for individual student needs.
• Demonstrate appropriate reflection on teaching and learning to enhance instruction.
• Demonstrate appropriate assessments of student learning mostly aligned to the instructional goals and partially adapted as needed for student needs.
• Demonstrate reasonable and clear expectations for student achievement with reasonable value placed on the quality of student work.
• Demonstrate reasonable attention to equitable learning opportunities for students.
• Demonstrate appropriate interactions between teacher and students and among students.
• Demonstrate effective classroom routines and procedures resulting in little or no loss of instructional time.
• Demonstrate clear standards of conduct and highly effective management of student behavior.
• Demonstrate safe and adequate organization of physical space, to the extent it is under the control of the teacher that provides accessibility to learning and to the use of resources, materials and technology.
• Demonstrate adequate communication of procedures and clear explanations of content.
• Demonstrate adequate use of questioning and discussion strategies that encourage many students to participate.
• Demonstrate reasonable engagement of students in learning and adequate pacing of instruction.
• Demonstrate adequate feedback to students on their learning.
• Demonstrate adequate use of informal and formal assessments to meet learning goals and to monitor student learning.
• Demonstrate reasonable flexibility and responsiveness in meeting the learning needs of students.
• Demonstrate adherence to school and district procedures and regulations related to attendance, punctuality, and the like.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate compliance with school and district requirements for maintaining accurate records, communicating with families.
• Demonstrate compliance with participating in school and/or district events and school or district professional growth and development opportunities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Organization
• Detail Oriented
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Compensation and conditions of employment as per agreement between Shippensburg Area Education Association and Shippensburg Area School District.