About This Role
This substitute teacher position is located within the Americas Mid Atlantic District, specifically in Puerto Rico. The role involves maintaining classroom discipline, communicating lesson plans, keeping accurate records, and supervising students. It suits individuals who can interact effectively with students, co-workers, and parents, and who are committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Responsibilities
- Maintain discipline for the classroom
- Communicate lesson plans to students
- Maintain accurate records for the classroom
- Supervise students in the school environment
- Interact effectively with students, co-workers, and parents
Requirements
- Reside within the local commuting area where the position is located
- Complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement (for male applicants born after December 31, 1959)
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship
- Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation
- Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks required
- Be vigilant in maintaining the confidentiality of school-related matters
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Valid, unexpired teaching certificate in any field and issued by any state/territory in the United States (Level 1)
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university (Level 2)
- Associate's degree OR successfully completed 60 semester hours at a college/university (Level 3)
- Attach a copy of your teaching certificate AND a copy of your official transcripts (in English) for Level 1
- Attach a copy of your official transcripts (in English) for Level 2 and Level 3
- Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Benefits
- Access to a range of federal benefits for federal employees (Note: Substitute positions are temporary, intermittent appointments and do not confer eligibility for federal benefits such as retirement, leave accrual, or health/life insurance)
Important Details
- Schedule: Intermittent - As-Needed (hours and days vary based on school operational needs and substitute requirements)
- Travel: Not required
- Appointment type: Seasonal, temporary position, may be extended in one-year increments
- Federal service type: Excepted Service
- Represented by a union: Yes
- Drug test: No
- Security clearance: Not Required
- Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
- Background check type: Suitability/Fitness
- Financial disclosure required: No
- Application deadline: 03/31/2027
Application Process
- Complete the online questionnaire
- Submit required documentation (resume, responses to online questionnaire, and documents proving eligibility)
- Resume must be two pages or less and support specialized experience
- Include employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and a brief description for each relevant work experience in your resume
- Use plain language in your resume, avoiding acronyms and terms not easily understood
- Submit a copy of your transcript with your application package (Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, EDS, Doctorate's transcripts as applicable)
- Submit a copy of your job-related license or certification if required
- Military Spouse Preference eligible must provide sponsor orders (including date reporting), a current Military Spouse PPP Self-Certificate Checklist, and marriage certificate
- Select school location(s) and school(s) you wish to be considered for
- Applications will be reviewed and referred for selection as vacancies occur
- Your resume and any submitted documents will be retained for two months; after two months, you must re-apply to be considered
About the Company
Positions are located within the Americas Mid Atlantic District.
