Substitute Teacher

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🎓 Education

Substitute Teachers work for public school districts or private schools to offer emergency support for classrooms, fill long-term absences or help cover a class during a transition period. They accept assignments on a flexible schedule and may be called to fill-in the morning of the school day. Substitute Teachers track attendance, administer quizzes and tests, explain assignments, collect homework and provide general supervision during class periods. Substitute Teachers work with students individually or as a group to keep up with the regulalr curriculum. They read lesson plans and teach them to the students, providing guided instruction on their subject.

What does a Substitute Teacher do?

A Substitute Teacher , or Sub, teachers and supervises students in the event that their regular teacher is unable to lead class. Their duties include managing classroom behavior, quickly interpreting lesson plans and creating reports to inform the students’ permanent teacher of their success.

Responsibilities

A Substitute Teacher should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Substitute Teacher should be able to execute:

Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria
Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan
For long-term substitutes: develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans

Required Skills

A competitive Substitute Teacher will have certain skills and qualifications, including: