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Why substitute teachers do what they do ...
Substitute teaching can be used as a second income
Flexible work schedule
You choose the age group you want to teach
You take no work-related problems home
Subbing provides great experience for those wishing to pursue a teaching career
You have an opportunity to improve your "People Skills"
You will have an influence on the lives of your students
The most important factor: Good Substitute Teachers are always in demand!

Some additional benefits of subbing through STS are ...
Many full time positions are filled via the sub pool!
You can collect unemployment benefits during the summer!
Access to discounted Medical plans!
One paycheck covers all of the districts you work in!

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STS services school districts in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
In order to substitute teach in any Pennsylvania school district,
you must possess the following credentials: 
A valid Pennsylvania* Teaching Certification or equivalent**
A Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) that is clean and less than one year old -
   Click Here to process your background check on line. $10 processing fee required.
A Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) that is clean and less than one year old -
   Click Here to print the necessary forms. $10 money order required.
An FBI Criminal History Record that is clean and less than 1 year old -
   Click Here for information and scheduling instructions. $36 processing fee is required.

EFFECTIVE 12/1/2008: CHANGES TO FBI CLEARANCES:
School districts are now required by the Department of Education to review all prospective employees and contractors (subs, aides, etc.) FBI Clearances before you can work in their school districts. Before you come to STS for your interview, you must have completed the Cogent Fingerprinting steps as outlined and had your fingerprints taken at one of the approved fingerprinting sites. After you have been fingerprinted, you must return to the Cogent website to review and print your status report.

You must present the Registration Status form from the Cogent website that includes the Registration ID, the Fingerprint Date, and Transaction Status. Please note: the Transaction Status must be "Submitted" in order for the processing of your clearance report to continue. Please refer to the Cogent website for complete instructions.

If, at the time of registration, you elect to have a paper copy of your report, the paper copy will not be regarded as the official report, and will not be used in lieu of the processes established by the Department of Education. It's purpose is to provide you with a copy of the information that the school district officials will see when your report is reviewed.

Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray that is less than two years old
A Resume'
Three professional letters of reference
Two forms of identification - recommended are:
      Social Security Card and
      Driver's License (or picture ID)

You must have all of the above in-hand before we can setup an appointment with you***
Once you have all of your information together, Contact our HR offices to schedule an appointment or to address any questions you may have.

General Business and Personnel Offices

Media Office: 849 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063   Map
serving Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and New Castle Counties:
610-566-6466 or 800-357-SUBS (7827)

Lancaster Office: 202 Butler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Lancaster, PA 17601  Map
serving Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties:
717-391-7827 or 800-884-SUBS (7827)

Regional Personnel Offices

Downingtown Office: 122 Wallace Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335  Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the
Downingtown Area School District - Facilities Building - Call 610-566-6466 for appointment

Horsham Office: 229 Meetinghouse Road, Horsham, PA 19044  Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the
Hatboro-Horsham School District Administration Building - Call 610-566-6466 for appointment

Harrisburg Office: 213 State Street, 1st Fl., Harrisburg, PA 17101  Map
Call 717-391-7827 for appointment

Hershey Office: 1201 Homestead Lane, Hershey, PA 17033  Map
This is a STS personnel office located at the
Milton Hershey School Administration Office - call 717-391-7827 for appointment

Oxford Office: 125 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA 19363  Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the
Oxford Area School District Administration Building - Call 610-566-6466 for appointment

Reading Office: 300 Chestnut Street, Reading, PA 19602  Map 
This is a STS personnel office located at the
Reading School District/Southwest Middle School - call 717-391-7827 for appointment

York Office: 31 N. Pershing Avenue, York, PA 17401  Map
This is a STS personnel office located at the
The City of York School District Administration Building - call 717-391-7827 for appointment

*You must be Act 48 compliant.

**A Certification Equivalent can be:
An active emergency certification (E-Cert) issued by the state of PA, however, candidates must meet the following requirements for the issuance an emergency certificate in addition to all of the requirements mentioned above: Please note: It is the right of the school district to deny any E-Cert -and- E-Certs do not cross county and school district lines. Click here for a listing of our school districts that accept e-certs.
A valid teaching certificate issued by another state that is in the process of being converted to a  Pennsylvania Certification. Click here for more information.
Emergency Certification Requirements are:
Candidates must have a Bachelors Degree or better and actively working toward PA Certification.
Candidates must obtain and complete the PDE Form 338G. Click here to get it. Follow the instructions on completing the form. Important Note! Leave #2 in Section II blank. A legally qualified Physician must complete section III - Health Certificate. Be sure to complete the entire form and sign in section VI.
Candidates must get a set of sealed transcripts from the college or university that conferred your degree. We cannot accept opened or Internet transcripts.
Candidates will present a copy of their degree.
  
***When you arrive for your interview, and we find that your credentials are not in order, or any required documentation is missing, your interview may be terminated and rescheduled. 
 

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In order to substitute teach in Delaware, you must possess the following credentials:
  Class A Subs: a Teaching Certification or Masters Degree
  Class B Subs: a Bachelor's Degree
  Class C Subs: a High School Diploma or Associates Degree
  FBI Criminal Records Check Results
  Recent TB Test or Chest X-Ray that is less than 2 years old
  A Resume
  3 professional letters of Reference
  2 pieces of identification - recommended are:
      Social Security Card and
      Driver's License or picture ID)

You must have all of the above in-hand before we can setup an appointment with you***.

Once you have all of your information together, Contact our HR office to schedule an appointment or to address any questions you may have.

***When you arrive for your interview, and we find that your credentials are not in order, or any required documentation is missing, your interview may be terminated and rescheduled. 
 

Thank you for your interest in Substitute Teacher Service.
We look forward to working with you!