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Substitute teaching tips: How to resolve conflict between students.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Whether you’re working with kindergartners or high school seniors, disagreements between students are inevitable. While some can be quickly squashed with a stern look, as a substitute teacher, you need to know how to resolve conflict between students—quickly.  Understanding basic classroom management skills to resolve conflict between students will help you support students and…

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Substitute teaching—is it the same as guest teacher and occasional teacher jobs?

Reading Time: 3 minutes   If you’ve searched for substitute teacher jobs, you probably noticed a few different titles pop up. You may have come across guest teacher or occasional teacher jobs.  Sometimes, school districts choose to change the job title “substitute teacher” because they want to elevate the respect given to the role. Perhaps, in their area, it’s…

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What is an emergency substitute teacher permit or license?

Reading Time: 3 minutes   An emergency substitute teaching permit is a temporary certification that lasts 30 days or an entire year. Whether you need to get one depends on your state—some states don’t have permits or licenses at all. Some states issue permits specifically for people who don’t meet the state’s minimum requirements. These permits or licenses typically…

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Beyond a sub teacher – More than a substitute doing subbing.

Reading Time: 4 minutes   Right out of the gate, let’s address the reason for this article. You’ve heard the comments: “So you’re a sub teacher. Subbing is like being a babysitter until the real teacher returns. You just take attendance and then put on a video, right?”  Rest assured: when you become a substitute teacher, you play a…

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How to become a paraprofessional in Louisiana.

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To become a paraprofessional in Louisiana, you must meet several requirements related to age, education, and pass a background check. This is important as you will be working to support students in schools.  Minimum Louisiana paraprofessional requirements, at a glance:*  18 years old  High school diploma or GED  Employment verification to work in the…

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How to become a paraprofessional in Alabama.

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To become a paraprofessional in Alabama, you must meet a set of baseline criteria that ensure you’re qualified to support instruction in a school environment. Minimum Alabama paraprofessional requirements, at a glance*:  19 years old  High school diploma or GED  Background check and fingerprinting   Eligible to work in the United States  Meet one of…

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How to become a paraprofessional in GA – Georgia!

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To become a paraprofessional in GA, you’ll need to meet several requirements by the state of Georgia—including certification.  In this role, you’ll provide essential support to students with special needs who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs)  Minimum Georgia state paraprofessional requirements, at a glance:  Paraprofessional certification  High school diploma or equivalent  Background check and…

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How to become a paraprofessional in Florida

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To become a paraprofessional in Florida, the state has several minimum requirements that you’ll need to meet—including age, education, and a background check.   Here are the minimum requirements to become a paraprofessional in Florida:  18 years or older  High school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)  Employment verification to work in the U.S.  Background check …

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How to become a paraprofessional in Missouri.

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To become a paraprofessional in Missouri, you need to meet certain state-specific requirements including: education level, background check, and training.  Minimum requirements to become a paraprofessional in Missouri.  18 years old  High school diploma or GED  Proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.  Background screening  Fingerprinting  State-required pre-service training  At Kelly Education, we also…

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How to become a paraprofessional in Minnesota.

Reading Time: 3 minutes   To become a paraprofessional in Minnesota, there are several ways to meet the state’s minimum requirements including: an associate degree, 60 college credits from an accredited institution, or passing a test.   Let’s look more closely at what it takes to land this important role in schools that makes a difference in students’ lives.  Minimum…

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