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Substitute teacher strategies for working with students with disabilities.
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a substitute teacher, understanding best practices for working with students with disabilities will help you provide all students with the support they need to do their best. About 7.3 million students in the United States qualify for special education supports and services—that’s about 15% of students. Dr. Kathleen Adolt-Silva, Director of Special Education content…
Boost your essential substitute teacher communication skills.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Each time you walk into a classroom, it’s important to use effective substitute teacher communication skills. The better you are at delivering clear classroom expectations, lesson plans, and praise, the more successful you’ll be in building rapport with your students and improving their outcomes. Kelly Education wants all of our substitute teachers, paraeducators, tutors,…
Preparing for your first day as a new substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a new substitute teacher, you might be a little nervous about your first day—or maybe it’s been a few months since your last assignment and you need a refresher from your initial training! No worries, Kelly Education takes training seriously. We want all our new substitute teachers and paraeducators to feel prepared for…
Paraeducator training: Best practices for working with students.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Supporting students with special needs is some of the most rewarding work you can do—and it requires a special skillset achieved though paraeducator training. Kelly Education hires thousands of paraeducators and substitute paraeducators across the country and we believe that dedicated paraeducator training and continuous professional development is the key to successfully improving student outcomes. …
Substitute Teacher Guidance: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Reading Time: 4 minutes Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) are techniques that create a consistent, supportive classroom environment, reinforcing positive behavior to promote student engagement and success. As a substitute teacher, understanding and implementing PBIS is key to making you a more effective educator. At Kelly Education, we believe in providing our educators with world class continuing…
School paraprofessional job description, duties, and responsibilities.
Reading Time: 4 minutes If you have a strong desire to do meaningful work with students, becoming a paraprofessional in education could be the ideal role for you! Let’s review a paraprofessional job description, duties, and responsibilities. Kelly Education partners with schools nationwide to hire thousands of substitute and permanent paraprofessionals (also known as paraeducators) each school year. So,…
The complete guide to become a substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 4 minutes To become a substitute teacher, there are several steps you must follow; understand the responsibilities in the job description, learn the requirements for your state, the application process, and how to take assignments. As the leader in substitute teacher staffing in the United States, Kelly Education has assembled these articles to help you get…
How to become a substitute teacher in your state.
Reading Time: 4 minutes To become a substitute teacher in your state, there are some specific requirements you’ll need to meet. Though many states have similar requirements, the specifics vary. Common requirements to become a substitute teacher. Certification, licensing, authorization, or permits Education Experience Background screening and fingerprinting Health screenings Training Employment verification Below, we’ve compiled a list of…
What does an occupational therapist do in schools?
Reading Time: 3 minutes An occupational therapist in schools helps students improve essential skills to enhance their independence and success at school. From handwriting to sensory processing, occupational therapists create personalized plans to assist students’ individual needs as outlined by an IEP or 504 Plan. Top duties of an occupational therapist in schools. Helps students with motor skills. …
Kelly Education: 2025 Employee Stories
Reading Time: 3 minutes Our substitute teachers, paraeducators, tutors, and support staff come from diverse walks of life. Some are former educators, others are professionals, retirees, or college students. Each one took a different path to begin working in our schools. Here are just a few of their inspiring stories. Irvin Sutton | Retired Postal Service Employee Irvin Sutton…