PA Certified Substitute Teachers

Substitute Teacher Service, Inc.; Aston Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. seeks substitute teachers to fill in for classroom teachers as needed.

You will report to the principal or designee at your assigned location and deliver instruction according to the absent teacher’s plan, while maintaining a positive learning environment. Qualified candidates hold PA teaching certs or a Letter of Completion, clearances within 5 years, three references, a resume, and payroll paperwork for direct deposit.

Qualifications

• Valid PA Teaching Certification, PA Emergency Certification or +Letter of Completion (LOC).
• A clean PA Criminal Records check (Act 34) within 5 years.
• A clean PA Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) within 5 years.
• A clean FBI Criminal History Record within 5 years.
• TB test or chest x‑ray within 3 months.
• Three professional references.
• Resume on file.
• Routing number and account number for direct deposit.
• Two valid forms of Identification for I‑9.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the office upon arrival and reviews the day’s plans.
• Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Supervises student behavior during activities and meals.
• Delivers instruction according to the absent teacher’s plans.
• Provides instruction to individual students or small groups as directed.
• Protects students, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintains classroom management and professional conduct.

Education

PA Teaching Certification, PA Emergency Certification or LOC

Job description

Position Summary

A substitute teacher is an individual who, in the absence of the classroom teacher, is responsible for providing instruction and managing the learning environment. The substitute teacher reports to the principal or designee at the location to which they are assigned.

Job Duties

Day to day job duties of a substitute teacher are determined by the classroom teacher or his/her designee, as they may vary depending upon the changing needs of the classroom(s), student(s), and/or school district. Substitute teachers of any capacity are subject to daily reassignment, depending on the needs of the day. The substitute teacher must comply with the duties outlined by the classroom teacher, principal or designee.

Qualifications and Required Documents

• A valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certification, PA Emergency Certification or +Letter of Completion
• A Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) that is clean and less than 5 years old **
• A Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) that is clean and less than 5 years old **
• A FBI Criminal History Record that is clean and less than 5 years old **

We recommend that you use our web links posted on our website

https://www.thesubservice.com/additional-resources

Please note: clearances cannot be older than 5 years however, some districts may require new clearances that are less than 1 year old!

• Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray that is less than 3 months
• 3 professional references
• A Resume
• Routing number and account number for direct deposit setup
• 2 Valid forms of Identification for I-9.
• +Letter of Completion** -Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. can hire newly graduated candidates with a Letter of Completion (LOC) in lieu of a PA certificate IF the following information is included in the letter.
• The candidate has completed all coursework for the degree program and/or the degree has been conferred.
• The candidate has passed all required tests needed for PA certification.
• The candidate has been recommended to PDE for certification (thru TIMS).

Essential Function

Substitute teaching is an essential part of the educational process. Each school year all district's will look to build a workforce of substitute teachers to help aide their teachers and allow them to be replaced in times of need for the district. Each school district will rely on a qualified and enthusiastic group of sub's that can step-up and continue the educational process in the absence of a teacher. It’s essential that the substitute teacher continues the primary teacher’s lesson plan so that the curriculum plan at hand continues to be carried out.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the office upon arrival for check-in and reviews the plans and schedules for the day.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about scho l personnel.
• Assumes the responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, activity periods and out-of-class settings.
• Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students following the absent teachers lesson plans.
• Provides instruction to special needs children who are part of the classroom dynamic.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Proficiency in maintaining efficient classroom management skills.
• Conduct yourself in a polite and professional manner with other staff members and building administrators.
• Other duties may be required that are not enumerated here that are part of the classroom teacher's curriculum or duties.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function outlined above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to quickly trail any student that elopes
• Moderate lifting from 15-35 pounds
• Moving of various items - up to 30 pounds
• Manual dexterity to use office equipment

Other Physical Requirements

• Ability to write legibly
• Vision (Near, Color, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Sound (Ability to hear fire alarms, bells, and PA system)
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Environment

• Work is performed in all areas of district buildings, grounds, vehicles, and/or any area in a district activity or function is taking place, includes field trips, work-based learning, etc.
• Exposed to varying degrees of temperature relative to the conditions occurring in nature outside.

Emotional Environment

• The ability to work with students and adults displaying a variety of emotions including, but not limited to, joy, happiness, sorrow, fear, anger and aggression in controlled, uncontrolled and unpredictable situations.