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Tips when substitute teaching in Spanish class—or another foreign language.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Nervous to be a substitute teacher in Spanish class or other foreign language? Don’t be. Substitute teachers are in high demand, especially for specialized areas like foreign language class. Don’t let nerves deter you from taking an assignment. You have been well-trained to take substitute teaching jobs in various grade levels and subjects. Even if…
Tips when substitute teaching for a music teacher.
Reading Time: 4 minutes While you’ve got a good handle on substitute teaching for academic classrooms, today you’re charting new territory and need a little advice on how to be a music teacher. Okay then. To say that music has never been your “forte” would be like saying your cat isn’t very good at algebra. You, a music teacher?…
Substitute teachers and support staff—social media guidance.
Reading Time: 4 minutes While social media is great for keeping us connected to family and friends, it requires extra scrutiny when it comes to our employment relationships. If you work in a school as a substitute teacher, paraeducator, tutor, or support staff, be mindful of what you post on social media. As a leader of students, you…
Navigating holiday events as a substitute teacher or support staff.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Our public school classrooms are vibrant and diverse with students of different cultures, ethnicities, religions, languages, and economic statuses. During the autumn/winter holiday season, it’s important for school workers to be mindful that not everyone celebrates the same things or in the same way. Educators have the opportunity, as well as the responsibility,…
Can a short term or long term substitute teacher be full-time?
Reading Time: 3 minutes While substitute teaching is a flexible job where you can set your own schedule, some guest teachers really want a long term substitute teacher job that resembles full-time employment. At most school districts across the country, substitute teaching hours are scheduled to be 6-7 hours a day-up to five days a week. It’s typically…
What types of education jobs are available near me?
Reading Time: 4 minutes We all know that it takes a village to educate our students. There are many more types of education jobs available at schools than people realize—and some of them even allow for flexible scheduling. When full-time faculty or staff take a day off, schools need reinforcements ready to step in. Think substitute teachers, paraeducators,…
What is a paraprofessional in a school?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Paraprofessionals in a school setting are dedicated professionals who provide essential support to students with special needs and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). School districts have many names for these roles. Some of the most common are paraprofessionals, parapros, or teacher aides. At Kelly Education, we call them paraeducators. That’s because, like paramedics or paralegals,…
How much is an educational paraprofessional salary — what do they make?
Reading Time: 3 minutes The average annual educational paraprofessional salary is $35,550 per year, or $19.09 per hour in the United States. However, how much substitute paraprofessionals make is typically less. If you’re considering becoming a paraeducator (also known as paraprofessionals, parapros, or teacher’s aides in some school districts) you likely have several questions, including what you might…
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,…
How to become a paraprofessional—do I need a parapro test?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Looking to make a difference in your community? School districts across the country have permanent and substitute paraprofessional jobs posted. They are looking for people who want to do the rewarding work of supporting students with special needs. If that’s you, you might wonder whether schools require special credentialing or a paraprofessional test? What…