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How to be a successful substitute teacher: self-evaluation.
Reading Time: 5 minutes One of the best ways to tell if you’re a successful substitute teacher is to pause and reflect on your work. Yes, receiving objective, constructive feedback from a supervisor is helpful. However, if you often move around to various buildings and classrooms, it may be difficult for administrators to share specifically what you’re doing…

Substitute Teaching Tip: What is trauma informed care in schools?
Reading Time: 4 minutes The unfortunate truth is that many school-age students have experienced some form of trauma in their lifetime and it’s not often apparent on the surface. That’s why it’s important for teachers and substitute teachers to know what is trauma informed care (TIC) in schools, so they have the strategies to help students who may…

Substitute Teaching Tip: What is social emotional learning?
Reading Time: 5 minutes To foster an uplifting, compassionate learning environment, substitute teachers must understand what is social-emotional learning (SEL). How students respond to emotional triggers is an important part of who they are and their ability to learn. Learning SEL instructional strategies will improve classroom management and support your students’ academic success. Key pillars of social emotional…

Substitute Teaching Tip: How to implement small group instruction in the classroom.
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a substitute teacher, you need to know how to implement small group instruction in the classroom. Small groups allow students to learn skills such as collaboration and problem-solving. Let’s explore the value of small group instruction and best practices. Quick tips to implement small group instruction: Review lesson plan Set expectations Balance the…

Substitute teacher tip: How to administer a test or quiz.
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a substitute teacher, you’ll need to administer a test or quiz from time to time. Administering a test is an important responsibility, because (of course) they hold a bit more weight than a typical assignment. Quick tips to administer a school test or quiz: Review expectations with students – open book, open note,…

Safety drills in schools: What to do as a special education substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 4 minutes When it comes to safety drills in schools, special education substitute teachers need to be aware of how to support students with special needs. Students who need support during safety drills usually have a plan in place. You’ll need to be familiar with that plan and execute on it. Guidance for safety drills in…

Substitute Teacher Tip: Reintegration after student discipline or difficult moment.
Reading Time: 4 minutes When student discipline or an emotional moment causes a student to leave class, the teacher’s ability to welcome them back is critical. As a substitute teacher, it’s your job to create a positive and welcoming environment for your students. Quick tips for a return to class after student discipline: Remain neutral Greet them with…

Semiconductor Engineers: Adapt Your Career to Supply Chain Shifts
Reading Time: 5 minutes Supply chain disruptions have dominated headlines in recent years. The semiconductor industry has been at the epicenter of the chaos. Semiconductor engineers—tasked with designing, developing, and producing components critical to modern technologies, face mounting pressures to adapt to these changes. From the global chip shortage to regional shifts in manufacturing, supply chain challenges are reshaping…

What a substitute teacher does.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Wondering what a substitute teacher does? Substitute teachers have an essential role in our schools, from teaching lessons to keeping a safe learning environment. A quick glance at what a substitute teacher does. While your day-to-day can differ, you’ll generally have similar responsibilities with every assignment: Address administrative tasks, such as attendance Understand emergency…