Career Opportunities with the AIU

SmartSTART - Train to Become a Substitute Teacher

In response to a nationwide shortage of substitute teachers, the SmartSTART program was designed to recruit, select and train persons who hold a Bachelor's degree, but are not certified teachers, to become emergency day to day substitute teachers. Regionally the shortage of substitute teachers has become critical, and school districts in areas cannot provide an adequate number of substitute teachers for their students.

About SmartSTART

Smart START is a joint effort between the Human Resources office and Staff Development Services at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU).

History

In April 2001, the Pittsburgh Foundation invited AIU staff and PSEA representatives to participate in a focus group to brainstorm possible solutions to the substitute shortage problem in regional school districts. This group developed a menu of approaches to address the shortage and encouraged the AIU to develop Smart START as a pilot program.

A proposal was granted by the Pittsburgh Foundation and the Grable Foundation to provide partial funding for the program. Requests were made to several other foundations for additional funding to support Smart START.

How to Apply To SmartSTART

APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER September 1st, 2010 for the fall training. 

If you are interested in participating in the SmartSTART program please fill out an application online and submit it.  You will receive an invitation to the Orientation.  See links below.

SmartSTART Applicant Login 

SmartSTART Application Process - Step One   Review Criteria & Guidelines

SmartSTART Application Process - Step Two   Collect Supporting Documents

SmartSTART Application Process - Step Three   (Submit Online Application)

https://www.pa-educator.net/smartstart/applicant/application_add.asp

SmartSTART Application Process - Step Four   Mail Credentials or bring all materials to the Orientation

SmartSTART Application Process - Step Five   Orientation, Interviews, & Training

SmartSTART Application Process - Step Six     View and Update Application Page

http://www.pa-educator.net/smartstart/login.asp

SmartSTART Frequently Asked Questions

Smart START Frequently Asked Questions 

For further information contact:

Mary Beth Colvill
marybeth.colvill@aiu3.net
412-394-5995 ph.

Please Note:

This site is for individuals WITHOUT teacher certification. If you are a PA Certified Teacher interested in full time or day to day work, please visit the application located at http://www.pa-educator.net/