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Tips for substitute teachers: What to ask when working at a new school.
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s your first time substitute teaching in a new school, and while you’re excited, you also know there’s a lot to learn. No worries, we’ve put together some tips for substitute teachers to better understand a school’s policies, culture, and routines. They can be very different, even within the same school district Quick tips…
What does a paraprofessional do in a school?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Considering a new job as a substitute paraeducator but not sure what the role entails? You like the idea of working with students who need additional support, but wonder what exactly does a paraprofessional do? This guide offers a glimpse into a day of work in a school learning environment, and tips to help…
Day in life of a building substitute teacher.
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a building substitute teacher you’ll work a more consistent schedule than a daily sub, often five days a week at a single school. Typically, as a building substitute teacher, you’ll be filling the greatest need each day. So, you’ll see less flexibility in choosing subjects or grades. For example, you might start your…
Substitute teacher tips: 3 steps to improve student engagement during a lesson.
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a substitute teacher, student engagement is an essential part of your job. Having tried-and-true student engagement strategies in your back pocket can help you keep the class focused from the start to the end of each lesson. You can think of student engagement like taking a vacation — you need to prepare, enjoy…
Kelly Education: Employee Stories
Reading Time: 3 minutes Our substitute teachers, paraeducators, tutors, and support staff come from diverse walks of life. Some are former educators, others are professionals, retirees, or college students. Each one took a different path to begin working in our schools. Here are just a few of their inspiring stories. Janet Brandon | Former Marketing Executive After working many…
Kelly Education: Employee Stories
Reading Time: 3 minutes Our substitute teachers, paraeducators, tutors, and support staff come from diverse walks of life. Some are former educators, others are professionals, retirees, or college students. Each one took a different path to begin working in our schools. Here are just a few of their inspiring stories. Kalisha Carter | Substitute Teacher Kalisha Carter enjoys working…
Kelly Education: Employee Stories
Reading Time: 3 minutes Our substitute teachers, paraeducators, tutors, and support staff come from diverse walks of life. Some are former educators, others are professionals, retirees, or college students. Each one took a different path to begin working in our schools. Here are just a few of their inspiring stories. Evelyn Jennings | Former Dean of Students and Child…
Substitute teaching tips: What is a mandated reporter?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Substitute teaching carries many responsibilities. From executing an 11th-grade math lesson plan to guiding first graders to recess, substitute teacher duties can vary daily. However, protecting each student’s well-being is essential—and that’s why states require educators to be mandated reporters regardless of the student’s age. Mandated reporting involves disclosing suspected or known instances of…
How is substitute teacher performance evaluated?
Reading Time: 4 minutes No matter what job you have, developing in your role is important to success. One way to grow is to get feedback both formally and informally. So, how is substitute teacher performance evaluated—and by whom? The informal substitute teacher performance evaluation. Informal evaluations are the most common way substitute teachers, paraeducators, and support staff…
Inclusive Learning: How substitute teachers can use Universal Design for Learning strategies.
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a substitute teacher, you make a difference in the lives of your students by ensuring they feel heard and supported. There are best practice strategies that you can use so that they have an inclusive learning experience. For example, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) model provides guidelines that allows you to meet…