What is expected of me as a substitute teacher?
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Before You Enter The Classroom:
- Arrive early.
- Report to the school office and find out about how to report absences, determine if there are any students with special needs, review school maps, pick up keys, etc.
- Meet other teachers, especially those teachers in the rooms around yours, and obtain advice and information from them.
- Write your name on the board.
- Review classroom behavior standards.
- Locate and review the lesson plans and student seating charts.
- Stand at the door and be prepared to greet students when they enter.
- Have student work prepared for students to begin immediately when they enter the room.
- Introduce yourself briefly.
- Get students working right away.
- Follow the lesson plans.
- Ask questions of other teachers and of responsible students. Don't hesitate to ask for help when needed.
- Review the major learning concepts to be learned that day with the students.
- Remind students of homework assignments.
- Have students pick up papers and help straighten the room.
- Be sure that students leave the room in an orderly fashion.
- Leave notes for the classroom teacher on the Substitute Report Form detailing the work accomplished and any significant events or occurrences during the day.
- When you are ready to leave for the day be sure that the room is left in good condition. Close the windows and lock the doors.
- Turn your keys into the office and notify the staff that you are done.
