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How to Succeed as a Substitute Teacher
Everything You Need From Start to Finish



November 2007 | 160 pages | Corwin

"Substitute teachers are courageous educators. Day in and day out, they walk into unfamiliar classrooms and willingly embrace the challenge of creating meaningful learning experiences under stressful conditions. This marvelous book—with its practical tips and valuable insights—is a must-read for these unsung heroes."
—Lynn G. Beck, Dean and Professor
University of the Pacific

"The book gives substitute teachers value, importance, and worth, something that many of them don't feel and that many school districts and teachers fail to acknowledge."
—Elizabeth Day, Sixth-Grade Teacher
Mechanicville Middle School, NY

Begin every "first day" of school with confidence!

This invaluable handbook provides clear and practical techniques to help substitute teachers walk into a new classroom, create a positive learning environment, and deliver instruction that meets established curriculum standards. An ideal resource for novice and veteran substitute teachers—and for the administrators who hire, train, and supervise them—this book includes:

  • School and classroom procedures
  • Eight key tips for classroom management
  • "What Would You Do?" practice scenarios with multiple solutions
  • Information on professional topics such as permits, pay, networking, and more
  • A checklist of things to do before, during, and after class

 
Foreword
 
Preface: A Message to All Substitute Teachers
Acknowledgments

 
About the Author

 
 
Introduction
Why Substitute Teachers Are Important

 
How Do You Define Success?

 
 
1. Welcome to Substitute Teaching!
Different Work Opportunities That May Be Available to You

 
Types of Schools

 
Types of Programs

 
Variations in Scheduling

 
Average Pay

 
Pros and Cons

 
The Good!

 
The Not-So-Good

 
Tips to Take With You

 
Food for Thought

 
 
2. Setting Sail as a Sub
Getting Started in Your New Job

 
Parking

 
At the School Site: Information and Material to Look for Upon Arrival

 
Substitute Teacher Responsibilities

 
Legal Issues

 
Substitute Teacher Supplies

 
Welcome Back, Kotter: Teaching Where You Were Once Taught

 
Tips to Take With You

 
Food for Thought

 
 
3. General Classroom Procedures
Sample School Schedules

 
A Day in Kindergarten

 
A Day in Elementary School

 
A Day in Secondary School

 
Three Important "To-Do" Lists

 
Things to Do Before Class

 
Things to Do During Class

 
Things to Do After School

 
Working Together: Paraprofessionals

 
Lesson Planning in a Nutshell

 
Lesson Plan Template

 
Things to Remember When Planning a Lesson

 
When Does a Sub Need a Lesson Plan?

 
Tips to Take With You

 
Food for Thought

 
 
4. Making the Most of Your Position
Benefits of Networking

 
Meeting and Greeting 101

 
Staying in Touch

 
Staying in Touch With People

 
Staying in Touch With Information

 
Applying the 13,000-Hour Apprenticeship of Observation to Substitute Teaching

 
The Learner's Autobiography

 
Respecting Cultural Diversity

 
Tips to Take With You

 
Food for Thought

 
 
5. Eight Classroom Management Tips to Make Your Job Easier
#1 Attitude

 
What Would You Do?

 
#2 Rules, Authority, and Leadership

 
What Would You Do?

 
#3 Using a Gimmick

 
What Would You Do?

 
#4 Getting to Know the Students

 
What Would You Do?

 
#5 Dealing With Disruptions

 
What Would You Do?

 
#6 Flexibility

 
What Would You Do?

 
#7 Developing Mutual Respect

 
What Would You Do?

 
#8 Preventing Problems

 
What Would You Do?

 
Tips to Take With You

 
Food for Thought

 
 
6. Staying Safe
Unfortunately It Can Happen...

 
Protect Yourself

 
Protect the Students

 
Protect Your Stuff

 
Protect School Property

 
Tips to Take With You

 
Food for Thought

 
A Final Word

 
 
Resources
A. State-By-State Information

 
B. Substitute Teacher's Log

 
C. Elementary School Sub Report

 
D. Secondary School Sub Report

 
E. Online Sources of Free Materials for Teachers and Substitutes

 
 
Glossary
 
References
 
Suggested Readings
 
Index
Key features
  • A "first days of class" resource for substitute teachers
  • Short, clear, practical, and well organized,
  • Offers useful tips and strategies
  • Covers professional topics (permits, pay, networking, and more); school and classroom procedures; teaching tips for before, during, and after class; and 8 key tips for classroom management
  • Includes "What Would You Do" practice scenarios with multiple solutions
  • Appropriate for anyone who hires, trains, and supervises substitute teachers

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ISBN: 9781412944755
$37.95

For large school/district orders, volume discounts, availability and shipping times contact customer service at 800-233-9936
or order@corwin.com.