Substitute Teacher

Substitute TeacherA Substitute Teacher supervises students in the event that their regular teacher is unable to lead class. Duties include managing classroom behavior, quickly interpreting lesson plans and creating reports to inform the students' permanent teacher of their success. A substitute teacher: Follows lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students Manages the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment Adapts teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student Supervises students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria Provides in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan For long-term substitutes: develops lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher's past lesson plans