Posts Tagged ‘Substitute Teacher’

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…

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…

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…

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…

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Educational technology plays an integral role in modern classrooms. It’s used for everything from taking attendance to being an interactive component of lessons. Classroom technology also allows school districts and teachers to engage students and parents more easily through on-demand communication apps and interactive platforms.  As a substitute teacher, you’ll have varying degrees of access…

Reading Time: 5 minutes   Managing student behavior is critical for all teachers to ensure that students stay on track. Many teachers favor a rewards and recognition system to manage student behavior. As a substitute teacher, you can ensure consistent learning by sticking to the teacher’s preferred behavior management method.  Behavior management is not a single action, but a…

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Stuck in a bit of a rut? Want to make more money or gain new perspectives and skills? Try breaking out of your usual substitute teacher assignments routine. Accept an assignment in a different grade level, new school, or unfamiliar subject. Benefits of taking new substitute teacher assignments: Might discover something you enjoy more.…