Substitute Teacher

Location:

Bellefonte Area School District
Type:
Substitute
Date Posted: 6/8/2025

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide instructional support and classroom leadership across grade levels and subject areas. This role is essential to maintaining continuity of learning and fostering a positive educational environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong classroom management skills, adaptability to diverse student needs, and a commitment to delivering engaging, standards-based instruction.

• Assume duties of the classroom teacher in accordance with the provided lesson plan and district policy
• Lead instruction in the classroom by conducting the lesson plans as provided
• Instruct students in a variety of classroom courses/topics
• Motivate students to learn and encourage classroom participation
• Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to productive learning and developmentally appropriate
• Adapt to various learning styles of students
• For long-term assignments, you may be expected to develop lesson plans and administer/grade assessments

Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in any area is required. A degree in education is NOT required.

Preferred: (none specified)

Minimum:
None

Preferred:
Previous experience in an educator role

Required:

None

Preferred: (none specified)

Please submit the following documents with your online application:

• Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years):
  • Act 34 – Criminal History
  • Act 114 – FBI Fingerprint
  • Act 151 – PA Child Abuse
  • Act 126 – Mandated Reporter Training (link:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Copies of official degree certificates and transcripts
• Act 168 paperwork, Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)

Clearances must be for employment purposes. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted. Visit  for more information.

Use your district login to create an internal account. Click “Internal” on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.

Address your cover letter to:
Dr. Roy Rakszawski
Superintendent of Schools
318 North Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823

For general application or position-related questions, contact:
Mr. Jeffrey Baker, Substitute Coordinator
318 N. Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Email:
Cell Phone:
Office Phone:  ext. 3054

Bellefonte Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or view our non-discrimination policy at