Building Substitute

Building substitute position available in all school buildings on a daily, as-assigned basis for a 150-day term during the school year. Elementary schedule: 8:15 a.m. – 3:35 p.m. Secondary schedule: 7:15 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.

About the role

The 150-Day Assigned Substitute will provide classroom coverage when teachers are absent, ensuring continuity of instruction and student supervision. Substitutes are considered employees-at-will, and the District Administration may delete substitutes from the approved list at any time, for any reason.

Pay

$233.00 per day. Teacher Substitutes (Assigned Daily 150-Day Term) who work 10 or more days in any month may elect individual medical coverage in the district’s group health plan at the district’s expense.

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a safe, respectful learning environment
• Take attendance and maintain records as required
• Assist in classrooms, media center, cafeteria, hallways, or office as needed
• Supervise students during passing time, lunch, or other unstructured times as assigned
• Commitment to regular and predictable attendance
• Adherence to the East Penn School District core values: integrity, collaboration, compassion, and responsibility

Requirements

• Valid teaching certificate, which can include a Guest Teacher Emergency Certificate, Type 06 – No educational obligation
• Must be able to pass a background check with no criminal history

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to form positive relationships with students
• Positive attitude focused on student growth and development

Skills

• Communication: Clear speaking and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively in person and on the telephone; ability to write professional business correspondence; ability to present information to small and large groups
• Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables; ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; ability to use good judgment in decision-making
• Interpersonal: Maintain and encourage a safe environment; effective organizational skills; ability to work without direct supervision; flexibility in dealing with staff, students, parents, and the community; reliability, punctuality, dependability, honesty, and self-motivation; exhibits a positive image as a district representative
• Mathematics: Ability to perform basic computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk
• Occasionally kneel, squat, and stoop while interacting with students
• Use hands to handle, control, grasp, move, and feel documents and office equipment
• Occasionally reach above head and shoulder level
• Occasionally carry, lift, and move up to 25 pounds

Work Environment

• Noise level is usually moderate to loud
• May be required to be outdoors for short periods, subject to varying weather conditions