Guest Teacher Program

The Guest Teacher Program is organized by Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 Curriculum Department. The program prepares participants to replace classroom teachers during their absence. Participants must have a Bachelor's Degree and no PA teaching certificate. This program is not intended for teachers who have a lapsed or inactive PA certificate.

The purpose of the training is to explain the program, provide information, meet with Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 administrators and school district administrators, obtain feedback from prior guest teachers, and respond to your questions. The procedure for applying for emergency certification will be fully explained, and Curriculum Department staff will assist participants with completion of the required paperwork. During these training sessions, you will learn about professionalism, lesson planning, behavior/classroom management, special education, and techniques to deal with today's students.

Upon successful completion of the two full-day training sessions, completion of required paperwork, and approval from the PA Department of Education, you will be qualified to work as a substitute in any subject area for the current academic school year in the following participating school entities:

• Blue Mountain
• Mahanoy Area
• North Schuylkill
• Pine Grove Area
• Schuylkill Haven Area
• Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 - Early Intervention, Maple Avenue Campus & Schuylkill Technology Centers
• Tri-Valley
• Williams Valley
• Gillingham Charter

The participating school entities in Schuylkill County appreciate your interest and willingness to become involved in the education of children and look forward to seeing you in their classrooms!

Participants must attend both days of the training. Please contact Michelle Stone at  extension 1276 to register.

* The only documents/paperwork needed to attend are 2 forms of identification to be presented at the first training session.

All other documents/paperwork will be explained in detail at the training sessions.

Location:

IU 29, Maple Avenue Campus, 17 Maple Ave, Mar Lin, 17951 (TV Studio)

Day 1:
August 25, 2026 - must present 2 forms of acceptable

Day 2:
August 26, 2026

Location:

North Schuylkill High School, 15 Academy Lane, Ashland, 17921

Day 1:
November 16, 2026 - must present 2 forms of acceptable

Day 2:
November 17, 2026 (snow date: TBD)

Location:

Tri-Valley Jr/Sr High School, 155 E Main St, Hegins, PA 17938

Day 1:
January 6, 2027 - must present 2 forms of acceptable

Day 2:
January 7, 2027 (snow date: January 8, 2027)

Location:

Shenandoah Valley High School, 805 W. Centre St. Shenandoah, 17976

Day 1:
March 10, 2027 - must present 2 forms of acceptable

Day 2:
March 11, 2027 (snow date: March 12, 2027)

Times for Day 1 and Day 2:

Registration/Sign In: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Program: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (lunch on your own)

Additional time will be provided from 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM for participants wishing to receive more detail or demonstration of paperwork requirements.

• Submit a $5.00 Internet Emergency processing fee made payable to Schuylkill IU 29
• Submit official state-mandated and earned bachelor's degree in any field other than education from an accredited college or university in a sealed, unopened envelope
• Participate in state mandated Act 126 training

Guest Teacher Renewal Packet

Note:

Please read all items listed below. Items in bold
must be completed and/or returned.