Substitute Teacher

The Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the Substitute Teacher position

Location: Bellefonte Area School District
Type: Substitute

Position Overview

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide instructional support and classroom leadership across grade levels and subject areas. This role is essential to maintaining continuity of learning and fostering a positive educational environment in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong classroom management skills, adaptability to diverse student needs, and a commitment to delivering engaging, standards-based instruction.

Key Responsibilities

The Substitute Teacher will:

• Assume duties of the classroom teacher in accordance with the provided lesson plan and district policy
• Lead instruction in the classroom by conducting the lesson plans as provided
• Instruct students in a variety of classroom courses/topics
• Motivate students to learn and encourage classroom participation
• Create a safe learning environment that is conducive to productive learning and developmentally appropriate
• Adapt to various learning styles of students
• For long-term assignments, you may be expected to develop lesson plans and administer/grade assessments

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in any area is required. A degree in education is NOT required.
Preferred:

Experience Requirements

Minimum:

• None

Preferred:

• Previous experience in an educator role

Certifications & Licenses

Required:

• None

Preferred:

Application Requirements

External Applicants

Please submit the following documents with your online application:

• Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years):
  • Act 34 – Criminal History
  • Act 114 – FBI Fingerprint
  • Act 151 – PA Child Abuse
  • Act 126- Mandated Reporter Training
    • The link is:
• Copies of official degree certificates and transcripts
• Act 168 paperwork, Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)

Clearances must be for employment purposes. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted. Visit for more information.

Internal Applicants

Use your district login to create an internal account. Click "Internal" on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.

Cover Letter Instructions

Address your cover letter to:

Mr. Jeffrey Baker
Substitute Coordinator
318 North Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Contact Information

For general application or position-related questions, contact:
Mr. Jeffrey Baker, Substitute Coordinator
318 N. Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Email: [email protected]
Cell Phone: 814-280-2341
Office Phone: 814-355-4814 ext. 3054

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bellefonte Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or view our non-discrimination policy at