PA Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher Service

Pennsylvania

Hybrid

USD 18,000 - 33,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Substitute Teacher Service in Pennsylvania is seeking qualified substitute teachers for multiple districts. The role involves providing instruction and managing the learning environment in the absence of the classroom teacher, reporting to the principal or designee at the assigned location.

Applicants must hold PA Teaching Certification or PA Emergency Certification (or a Letter of Completion) and complete required clearances.

Qualifications

Valid PA teaching certification or PA emergency certification or letter of completion.
PA Act 34 criminal records check must be clean and within 5 years.
PA Child Abuse Clearance History must be clean and within 5 years.
FBI criminal history record must be clean and within 5 years.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction and manage the learning environment in the teacher's absence.
Follow the classroom teacher's plans and maintain classroom discipline as directed.
Coordinate with the principal or designee and adhere to district policies and procedures.

Education

PA Teaching Certification or PA Emergency Certification or Letter of Completion

PA Criminal Records check (Act 34) clean & <5 years

PA Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) clean & <5 years

FBI Criminal History Record clean & <5 years

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 2688660
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jan 31, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

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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 cleanand 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 Recordthat 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 testor 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).

Please note that the requirements must be stated in past tense. If the above information is not stated in the LOC from a college/university, we will need to wait until the PA certificate is made available before hiring the candidate.

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.

Essential duties and 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 school 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 which 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.

Position Type: Part-Time Temporary

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