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How to be a good substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 5 minutes To be a good substitute teacher you should be reliable, flexible, positive, able to follow lesson plans, and confident in managing a classroom of students. Kelly Education substitute teachers fill more than five million assignments in classrooms across the country each year. As the nation’s experts in this field, we offer best practice guidance…
Do substitute teachers get health benefits?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Whether substitute teachers get health benefits typically depends on their employment classification and job description within the school district. Questions about benefits — especially medical benefits — are always a factor when people apply for jobs. Typically, full-time employees are presented with medical benefits in school districts. When employees are not offered benefits, many…
Do you need a degree to be a substitute teacher?
Reading Time: 3 minutes The state and district where you work set the requirements for whether you need a degree to be a substitute teacher. Every state approaches the minimum education standard for substitute teaching differently. Some states accept a high school diploma, while others expect a bachelor’s degree—or at least steady progress toward one. States and districts…
How to get work in speech therapy in schools.
Reading Time: 3 minutes To get work in speech therapy in schools, it’s important to understand your options, including contracting with school staffing agencies or working directly with a school district. Finding work as a pediatric speech language therapist (SLP) in schools: SLPs often work as a part of their school or district’s special education team. If hired…
How to become a school occupational therapist.
Reading Time: 4 minutes To become a school occupational therapist, you’ll need both an undergraduate and graduate degree. Then, you’ll pass a national board exam and complete a state licensure process. Quick tips to become a school occupational therapist: While earning your undergraduate degree, keep an eye on GRE requirements for admission to graduate school programs. Choosing between…
What is a speech therapist salary in schools?
Reading Time: 3 minutes The national average for a speech therapist salary in schools is $79,960, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overall compensation for school-based speech therapists can vary due to a number of factors. Quick look at school-based speech therapist pay considerations: Pay can vary based on location, type of school and type of…
Role of SLP in school settings
Reading Time: 3 minutes Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a critical role in the school setting, supporting students with speech and language impairments. SLPs work with students to improve their reading, writing, communication, and self-esteem. At PTS, we believe that students receive the best support when their schools have the resources necessary to meet their needs. In this guide,…
What is an occupational therapist in schools’ salary?
Reading Time: 3 minutes An occupational therapist in schools’ salary or pay rates vary due to local factors. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), places the median in the United States at $81,620. Occupational Therapist in Schools Salary Considerations: The local cost of living influences payrates. Experience matters. Public or private schools are able to pay…
What are the benefits of school-based occupational therapy?
Reading Time: 3 minutes One of the biggest benefits of school-based occupational therapy (OT) is that students can develop and improve fine and gross motor skills within the hours of a normal school day. Through targeted activities, school-based OTs helps students develop the essential skills they need to thrive in all aspects of school. Benefits of school-based occupational…
Substitute Teacher Story: Diego Gomez
Reading Time: 4 minutes Navy veteran makes a difference in the classroom as a substitute teacher. Meet Diego Gomez—a former United States Navy sailor, father of three, and proud substitute teacher with Kelly Education. Diego’s career path, like so many today, has zig-zagged a bit. It first took him from serving his country for six years to a stressful…