Participants should select either Fall or Winter dates and must attend all 3 sessions.
Please contact Joanne Swade at (570) 544-9131 ext. 1241 to register.

The Guest Teacher Program is sponsored by Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 Curriculum Department and is offered twice a year.  The program prepares participants to replace classroom teachers during their absence. Participants must have a Bachelor’s Degree and no PA teaching certificate. This program is not intended for teachers who have a lapsed or inactive PA certificate. 

The purpose of the training is to explain the program, provide information, meet with Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 administrators and school district administrators, obtain feedback from prior guest teachers, and respond to your questions.  The procedure for applying for emergency certification will be fully explained and Curriculum Department staff will assist participants with completion of the required paperwork.  During these training sessions, you will learn about professionalism, lesson planning, behavior/classroom management, special education, and techniques to deal with today's students.  

Upon successful completion of the two full-day training sessions, a full-day district visitation, completion of required paperwork, and approval from the PA Department of Education, you will be qualified to work as a substitute in any subject area for the current academic school year in the following participating school entities:

The participating school entities in Schuylkill County appreciate your interest and willingness to become involved in the education of children and look forward to seeing you in their classrooms!

Guest Teacher Participants MUST:

	Have a desire to make a positive impact on children;
	Successfully complete a three (3) day training program;
	Submit $5.00 Internet Emergency processing fee made payable to Schuylkill IU 29;
	Submit current criminal history, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint (using the PA Department of Education process) clearances showing proof of no incidents;
	Present two (2) forms of acceptable identification (i.e. driver’s license, social security card, etc.) at the first session;
	Submit official documentation of an earned bachelor's degree in any field other than education from an accredited college or university. This must be in a sealed, unopened envelope;
	Complete all other paperwork requirements.