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You must have all documentation in-hand before we can set up 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. When you arrive for your interview and your credentials are not in order, or any required documentation is missing, your interview will be terminated and rescheduled.
Substitute Teaching in Pennsylvania Requirements:
In order to substitute teach in any Pennsylvania school district,
you must possess the following credentials:
1 - A valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certification, Authorized Letter of Completion++ or PA Emergency Certification*a1
++ Letters of Completion issued by a college or university are only valid for 60 days. You must send STS a copy of your actual certificate once you receive it.
2 - 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.
3 - 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.
4 - A FBI Criminal History Record that is clean and less than 1 year old. Click Here to register.
A $33 processing fee is required. Please be aware that these fees may change without notice. You will need to bring your Proof of Transaction Receipt containing the PAE number when you come for your interview! This is available ONLY AFTER you have been fingerprinted. Click Here to get your receipt.
5 - Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray that is less than two years old
6 - A Resume'
7 - Three professional letters of recommendation
8 - A voided personal check or banking information (routing number and account number) for direct deposit setup
9 - 2 Valid forms of Identification: For example:
a) Driver's license or Photo ID and social security card
b) Driver's license or Photo ID and birth certificate
c) Passport10 - A valid email address -- not a college or university address for those will expire! If you do not have a valid email address, it is recommended that you set up for example a Hotmail or GMail email account. This is how all future communications from STS will reach you.
At your interview, we will take a photo of you for an ID badge. Please dress appropriately.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: You must bring all official, original documents to your interview. Copies are acceptable and encouraged, as long as the interviewer reviews the original. Original, official documents that have been altered in any way will not be accepted.Out of State Certification
A teaching certificate issued by another state must already be converted to a Pennsylvania Certification. Visit the PA Department of Education's website for more information.
Pennsylvania Emergency Certification - For non-PA Certified candidates ONLY!
Emergency Certification (E-Cert) Requirements are:
1 - Candidates must complete the PDE Form 338G. Click here to get it. Follow the instructions on completing the form. Important! A legally qualified Physician must complete section III - Health Certificate. Be sure to complete the entire form and sign in section VI. This form must be completed before you come in for your appointment. Bring only pages 1 and 2.
2 - Candidates must provide a set of official, sealed transcripts from the college or university that conferred your Bachelor's degree. Masters Degree Transcripts are not acceptable! We cannot accept opened or Internet transcripts to process the E-Cert.
3 - A money order in the amount of $5 made payable to the school district issuing the E-Cert. Applicant's signature is required on all money orders.
4 - A copy of your degree or unofficial transcript is required for STS files.
5 - All of the requirements starting with number 2 listed above.
You must have all documentation in-hand before we can set up 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. When you arrive for your interview and your credentials are not in order, or any required documentation is missing, your interview will be terminated and rescheduled.
Aides and Personal Care Assistants
In order to be a substitute aide, paraprofessional or personal care assistant in any Pennsylvania school district, you must possess the following credentials:
1 - Proof of a high school diploma or higher education
2 - 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.
3 - 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.
4 - A FBI Criminal History Record that is clean and less than 1 year old. Click Here to register.
A $33 processing fee is required. Please be aware that these fees may change without notice. You will need to bring your Proof of Transaction Receipt containing the PAE number when you come for your interview! This is available ONLY AFTER you have been fingerprinted. Click Here to get your receipt.
5 - Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray that is less than two years old
6 - A Resume'
7 - Three professional letters of recommendation
8 - A voided personal check or banking information (routing number and account number) for direct deposit setup
9 - 2 Valid forms of Identification: For example:
a) Driver's license or Photo ID and social security card
b) Driver's license or Photo ID and birth certificate
c) Passport10 - A valid email address -- not a college or university address for those will expire! If you do not have a valid email address, it is recommended that you set up for example a Hotmail or GMail email account. This is how all future communications from STS will reach you.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: You must bring all official, original documents to your interview. Copies are acceptable and encouraged, as long as the interviewer reviews the original. Original, official documents that have been altered in any way will not be accepted.
You must have all documentation in-hand before we can set up 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. When you arrive for your interview and your credentials are not in order, or any required documentation is missing, your interview will be terminated and rescheduled.
Substitute Teaching in Delaware Requirements:
In order to substitute teach in Delaware, you must possess the following credentials:
a) Driver's license or Photo ID and social security card
b) Driver's license or Photo ID and birth certificate
c) Passport
IMPORTANT NOTICE: You must bring all official, original documents to your interview. Copies are acceptable and encouraged, as long as the interviewer reviews the original. Original, official documents that have been altered in any way will not be accepted.
You must have all documentation in-hand before we can set up 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. When you arrive for your interview and your credentials are not in order, or any required documentation is missing, your interview will be terminated and rescheduled.
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
Please be sure to specify to our operators which office you would like to have your interview!Downingtown Office: 540 Trestle Place, Trestle Bridge Complex, Downingtown, PA 19335 Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the Downingtown Area School District
Administration Building - Call 610-566-6466 for appointment.
Horsham Office: 227 Meetinghouse Road, Horsham, PA 19044 Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the Keith Valley Middle School,
Call 610-566-6466 for appointment.Harrisburg Office: 213 State Street, 1st Fl., Harrisburg, PA 17101 Map
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
Located off of Limestone Road and People's Drive - Call 610-566-6466 for appointment.Reading Office: 800 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19602 Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the Reading School District Administration Offices
Call 610-566-6466 for appointment.York Office: 101 W. College Avenue, York, PA 17401 Map
This is a STS personnel office located in the William Penn High School
Call 717-391-7827 for appointment.You must have all of the above in-hand before we can set up 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. When you arrive for your interview and your credentials are not in order, or any required documentation is missing, your interview will be terminated and rescheduled.
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 (direct deposit) covers all of the districts you work in!
Thank you for your interest in Substitute Teacher Service.
We look forward to working with you!