ACT Prospective Substitute Teacher

ACT 86 Prospective Substitute Teacher

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Job : 3025907

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 28, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

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TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION, YOU MUST HAVE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR APPLICATION (see job description). YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR APPLICATION ONCE YOU HAVE STARTED.

If you are missing a required document and the application will not allow you to submit, please upload a blank word document to be able to move forward and submit your application.

An STS HR Recruiter will review your application and contact you to collect any missing documents and send next steps of the Onboarding process.

In order to participate in the Prospective Substitute Teacher Program (PA Act 86), you must be currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program in a college or university located in Pennsylvania. You must also have completed 60 semester hours or more. Renewal of permit is allowed for one additional year.

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

• Proof of enrollment in a PA accredited college or university and teacher preparation program
• Proof of 60 earned credit hours, including current enrollment status
• 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
• Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray that is less than 3 months
• 3 professional references (contact information) and/or letters
• A Resume
• Routing number and account number for direct deposit setup
• 2 Valid forms of Identification for I-9

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

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 of this position may vary in nature due to changes in schedule, student or district need, and include but are not limited to:

• 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…