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Substitute Teacher Story: Janet Brandon
Reading Time: 3 minutes Former marketing executive finds joy working as a substitute teacher. As a young woman headed off college, Janet Brandon’s heart was pulling her toward a degree in early childhood education. She loved children and wanted to make a difference. Her mother was her kindergarten teacher, and she had always thought she would do something to…
How to file taxes as a substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Now is the time of year when we’re all collecting paperwork to pay Uncle Sam. Here’s a little guidance about how to file taxes as a substitute teacher, and what you might claim as a tax deduction for substitute teachers. When you start a new role in a W-2 capacity, you’ll usually have…
Emergency procedures in schools: What substitute teachers need to know.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Understanding emergency procedures in schools is vital for your work as a substitute teacher. Procedures for fire drills, weather-related events, or active shooter situations differ from school to school and can change quickly, over time, with little to no notice. Always review the procedures before every assignment! Be aware of school policies, as they…
The difference between substitute teacher and paraprofessional job duties.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Whether you are a substitute teacher or paraprofessional (paraeducator), you can enjoy rewarding work and a flexible schedule. Although they both provide the opportunity to work in schools with students, substitute teacher and paraprofessional job duties differ significantly. The biggest difference between the two roles is that substitute teachers lead the entire classroom in…
Substitute teacher tips: Understanding IEP and 504 plans.
Reading Time: 6 minutes As a substitute teacher, you will have the opportunity to work with students with special needs in your classrooms. These students may have physical, learning, or behavioral disabilities. You will need to be familiar with and adhere to the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plans. This article will help you understand the…
Pro tips for a special education substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Many special education substitute teacher jobs often go unfilled every day. There are many reasons for this, and one of them is misinformation about special education substitute teacher requirements. Many potential candidates think they must be certified in special education to be a special education substitute teacher. Others are nervous, thinking they will be…
Pro tips for substitute teaching in high school.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Ready to step out of your comfort zone to be a high school substitute teacher? It’s natural to feel a bit nervous—teaching subjects like trigonometry, world history, gym, or music can seem overwhelming to anyone. Don’t worry. No one expects you to be an expert in every subject. You’ve been trained to be an effective…
Pro tips for substitute teaching in middle school.
Reading Time: 4 minutes When you’re a substitute teacher, you rarely know from week to week – or day to day – where you’re going to be. Today might be a group of active second graders; tomorrow might be a high school chemistry class. Or maybe you’re ready to inspire middle schoolers. Some substitute teachers hesitate to work…
Pro tips for substitute teaching in elementary school.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Whether you’re a sparkling new substitute teacher or a veteran of older classrooms, substitute teaching at the elementary level can seem daunting. Elementary educators facilitate lesson plans for multiple subjects—usually with the same group of students. It’s a unique dynamic, and like every grade level, it comes with its own challenges. However, the impact of a…
Substitute teacher champion: the sub ambassador.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you love your job as a substitute teacher? Love it so much that you want to be a substitute teacher champion? You want to tell everyone that working for Kelly Education is flexible and rewarding work. If this sounds like you, you may be the perfect fit as a “sub ambassador” for Kelly Education. …