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What every substitute teacher should know?

Joe Ford

What every substitute teacher should know?

7 tips for substitute teacher survival by Rachel Friedrich

  • 1) Arrive early.
  • 2) Chunk the day.
  • 3) Don’t assume anything.
  • 4) Have a reward system.
  • 5) Come prepared for the just-in-case.
  • 6) Use your allies.
  • 7) Use interesting teaching strategies.

Is substitute teaching worth it?

Substitute teaching is an excellent career opportunity for many types of people, but it isn’t for everyone. Schools are always in need of qualified substitute teachers, so as long as you have a Bachelor’s degree, no criminal record, and are good with children, you will likely be hired.

What is the role of a substitute teacher?

The roles of a substitute teacher are to maintain classroom discipline and to carry on the classroom procedures as if he/she were the regular teacher. Substitute teachers should, as far as possible, follow any lesson plans and instructions left by the classroom teacher.

Do long term subs get benefits?

Full-time substitutes can make up to about $38,000 per year – close to the average teaching income. Part-time and even some long-term substitutes do not get benefits from their school districts, but many permanent subs get benefits similar to those that teachers have – including healthcare coverage and paid time off.

Do long term subs get paid in the summer?

If you are on contract, you get paychecks every 2 weeks for the period of employment, even during vacation times.

Do subs get paid more than teachers?

A full time substitute teacher works a schedule similar to a regular teaching assignment, but most subs earn significantly less pay compared with regular teachers.

What are the duties of a long-term substitute teacher?

Job Summary The long-term substitute is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for an extended period of time. The long-term substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence.

Can long-term subs take days off?

In my experience, any time taken off is unpaid for subs, regardless of the situation. Where I am at, if an LTS takes a day off (for any reason including illness), their pay can be reset back to the beginning. They have to go back through their probationary period pay again (which is 20 days here).

What’s another name for substitute teacher?

Common synonyms for substitute teacher include relief teacher or casual teacher (used in Australia and New Zealand) and “emergency teacher” (used in some parts of the United States). Other terms, such as “guest teacher”, are also used by some schools or districts.