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Guest Substitute Teacher FAQ
Guest Substitute Teacher FAQ
How can I become a Guest Substitute Teacher with North Allegheny School District?
What qualifications do I need to become a Guest Substitute Teacher?
What is a Guest Substitute Teacher?
Does a Bachelor’s degree from outside the U.S. qualify?
What other eligibility requirements should be met with foreign credentials?
What does the Training Program include?
How much does a Guest Substitute Teacher earn?
How much does the Guest Substitute Training Program cost?
What eligibility requirements must a candidate meet?
Guest Substitute Training Programs are held periodically. In order to be considered for an upcoming program,
complete an online application
on NASD’s website. Only qualified candidates will be invited to interview with NASD Administrators and join the next available program.
A successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in any area of study from an accredited college or university in the U.S. and meet all other eligibility requirements throughout the training process.
A guest substitute teacher is a day-to-day substitute teacher who has met the eligibility requirements to have an emergency permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education due to the shortage of qualified substitute teachers in the State. An emergency permit allows a substitute to teach in a certain district(s) for one school year. Permits can be reissued at the District’s discretion for subsequent years.
If an individual was educated outside of the U.S., then a notarized copy of an evaluation of transcripts by an approved
NACES
or
AICE
member will be required for review and approval through PDE guidelines. The foreign evaluation report must also be submitted with either the original foreign credentials or notarized photocopies of the original documents.
Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education, candidates who are not U.S. citizens must:
Submit a photocopy of the front and back of your valid permanent resident immigration visa; and
File a “Declaration of Intent to Become a Citizen of the United States.”
A one-day orientation held within NASD
Two four-hour classroom observations to be arranged by and within NASD
Materials for substitute teacher online training course (takes approximately 10 hours to complete independently)
NASD substitute teachers earn $120 per day for the current school year.
The cost of the program is $125 to cover the materials and online course. After substituting a total equal to 10 working days in NASD as a Guest Substitute, you may notify the Human Resources Department to receive a full reimbursement of funds.
Below is a complete list of eligibility requirements that must be met throughout the training process before substituting within the North Allegheny School District. Instructions on completing these requirements will be provided during the training process and should not be attempted prior to acceptance into the next available program.
Online Application
Resume
Cover Letter
Three Letters of Reference
Official Undergraduate Transcript
Substitute teacher training course certificate with a passing score of at least 85%
General Application for Pennsylvania Certificate Form PDE 338G
School Personnel Health Record and TB Test by U.S. licensed medical professional
Act 168 Forms Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release
Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Check
Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
Act 114 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI fingerprinting)
Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
Act 126/31 Mandated Reporter Training: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
Emergency Permit
Non-refundable check made payable to NASD for $125
Registration and appointment with Northern Area Substitute Services at
northernareasubs@northallegheny.org
or 412-369-5437
Have a Bachelor's Degree?
You may be eligible to work as a Guest Substitute Teacher at North Allegheny School District.
To learn more, contact the Substitute Services Coordinator at 412-369-5437 or email
northernareasubs@northallegheny.org
This opportunity is for non-certificated individuals only; PA Teaching Certification holders should apply with
Northern Area Substitute Services