Guest Teacher​/Emergency Certified

Guest Teacher/Emergency Certified

Substitute Teacher Service PA - Various Locations, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job : 2688667

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 29, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

In addition, an eligible foreign-educated Guest Teacher participant must have aForeign Evaluation Report completed through aPDE-approved agency to verify that their foreign transcript credentials are equivalent to aU.S. baccalaureate degree or higher.

Important Links:

• Foreign-Educated Teacher Certification Applicants web page
• For additional information [LE1] on EADs,visit the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services website
• CSPG 5 Evaluation of Credentials for Individuals Prepared Outside of the United States | Department of Education | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Substitute Teacher Service, (STS) is proud to announce the implementation of the STS Guest Teacher Program. This program allows those who have a 4 year degree to take an online training program that would prepare them for teaching in the classroom as a day to day substitute teacher.

This program is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania and is exclusive to STS. The program will enhance the abilities of guest teachers to assure the education and well-being of the children is our top priority.

Working with STS, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation during the summer months. We also offer direct deposit and an online system for managing your job schedule and accepting work assignments.

Attention Foreign-educated Guest Teacher Applicants:

The Pennsylvania Public School Code requires that a teacher of a non-foreign language subject, including a Guest Teacher working under a day-to-day emergency permit, must either:

• Be a U.S. citizen,
• Hold avalid permanent resident immigrant visa (green card), or
• Have another valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD) indicating legal authorization to work in the United States.

If you do not meet one of the above requirements, you are ineligible for a permit through the Guest Teacher Program.

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 Bachelors degree (foreign-educated degree holders should refer to PDE’s website regarding requirements to obtain emergency certification, including having transcripts evaluated by WES (www.w