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If I have an emergency permit from another School District or
Intermediate Unit, can I use it to substitute for the Schuylkill
Intermediate Unit 29 and participating school districts/entities? |
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No,
that permit is only valid for the School District or Intermediate
Unit applying for it. |
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| Q2. |
What are the costs involved? |
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There is no fee for our Guest Teacher Program. Other
costs involved for the participant would be:
- Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Check (Act 34)
- Child Abuse Clearance Record Check (Act 151)
- FBI Background Check (Act 114 Section 111)
- School Personnel Health Record (A physician fee may apply).
A current physical examination shall be administered within six
(6) months prior to the date the school receives the form. As
per Pennsylvania School Code, the tuberculin skin test shall be
administered within three (3) months prior to the date the
school receives the form.
- 338G Form (A physician fee may apply)
- Sealed transcripts
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Where do I obtain the necessary clearances? |
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(1) Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Check (Act 34): |
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This can be obtained online at
www.psp.state.pa.us/psp/cwp/view.asp?A=4&Q=48275 by downloading
the request form and mailing it as directed or by entering the State
Police
Patch System and submitting the request electronically.
Please Note: Be sure to follow all steps and print the
official certificate that contains the Pennsylvania State Police
watermark seal. |
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(2) Child Abuse Clearance Record Check (Act
151): |
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The request form can be downloaded at
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/Resources/Documents/Pdf/FillInForms/DPWchildabuse.pdf
and then mailed as directed. |
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(3) FBI
Background Check (Act 114 Section 111): |
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This will be done at a fingerprint site. Applicant must register
prior to arriving at the fingerprint site: online (24-7) at
www.pa.cogentid.com or by phone
(M-F 8am to 6pm EST) at 1-888-439-2486. Further directions will be available
once registered.
Please Note: Proof of clearance will be printed on a crème
colored document and contain the seal of the State of Pennsylvania. |
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| Q4. |
Can I apply for my Emergency Permit before I go
through the training? |
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No, the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29
applies for the emergency permit and participating school
districts/entities have agreed all candidates must attend
all training days in full prior to the start of the
application process. |
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| Q5. |
Can I send for my Emergency Permit myself? |
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No, individuals may not apply for their own
permit. Emergency Permit applications are processed through the
Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29. |
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| Q6. |
If my Bachelor's Degree is almost completed, can
I go through the training now? |
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Yes, you may go through the training, However, the
Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 may not apply for an emergency
permit until a Bachelor's degree has been conferred. |
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May I use the transcript of my Master's Degree to
send for a permit? |
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No, the Bureau of Teacher Certification and
Preparation (Pennsylvania Department of Education) requires a
Bachelor's Degree. |
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May I use a copy of my Bachelor's Degree
to send for a permit? |
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No, the Bureau of Teacher Certification and
Preparation requires an official Bachelor's Degree transcript in a
sealed envelope from an accredited college/university. |
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| Q9. |
How long will it take to get my permit after the
training? |
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This is dependent upon the receipt of all required
paperwork for permit processing. Once the Schuylkill Intermediate
Unit 29 has all the required information, it will be submitted to
the Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation via the Internet
over a secured network. The approval process is usually brief (1-2
days). However, this is dependent upon the amount of certificates
and other permits the Bureau has to process.
Please Note: PDE may do a random spot-check requiring IU 29
to submit paperwork - if this happens the final approval will be
delayed. |
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| Q10. |
May I have a copy of the permit? |
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No, the Bureau of Teacher Preparation and
Certification and Preparation does not issue
certificates. The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 will send you
written notice of your approval. You may check your Emergency
Certification status on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's
website. |
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| Q11. |
How soon will I be called to work as a
substitute? |
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Upon Emergency Certification approval by the Bureau
of Teacher Certification, Educational Services Department staff will
forward your application packet to all preferred school
districts/Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 programs as indicated on
your Guest Teacher Program Application. Districts/Programs will then
follow established processes and notify individuals of approval
status. |
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| Q12. |
How often will I be called to work as a
substitute? |
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This is dependent upon your availability and
preferences. |
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| Q13. |
What is the pay for Substitute Teaching? |
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Pay rates vary per district. A listing of substitute
rates for all districts will be provided to participants. |
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| Q14. |
How long is an Emergency Permit valid? |
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The permit is valid for one (1) school year. |
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Must I go through another training to renew my
permit for the next school year? |
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No, you need to follow the renewal procedure
that the Educational Services Department staff will send to you at
the conclusion of the current school year.
Please Note: Emergency Certification renewals cannot
be submitted to the Bureau of Teacher Certification for processing
until after August 1st for the new school year. Upon renewal
of the permit, the Educational Services Department staff will send
notification to all preferred school districts/Schuylkill
Intermediate Unit 29 programs as indicated on your Guest Teacher
Program Re-Certification Form so they may contact you for
substituting for the new school year. |
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| Q16. |
Can I use this permit to work as a full-time
teacher or long-term substitute? |
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No, this permit is only valid for work as a
day-to-day substitute. |
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| Q17. |
In what subject areas can I substitute? |
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You may substitute in any subject area with your
day-to-day emergency permit. |
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| Q18. |
Do I have to be available to substitute every
day? |
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No, you need to notify the school
district/Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 program when you are
available. |
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| Q19. |
What if I was educated outside the United States? |
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Foreign-educated applicants please go to PDE Website
for information on credential evaluation:
http://www.teaching.state.pa.us/teaching/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=22571 |
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| Q20. |
Who do I contact if I have further questions? |
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Contact Doreen Milot (570-544-9131 ext. 1273 or
dlm@iu29.org) or Theresa Kozura
(ext. 1276 or mtk@iu29.org) in the
Educational Services Department of Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29. |
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