How to Succeed as a Substitute Teacher

Everything You Need From Start to Finish
Cicely A. Rude - University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, USA
How to Succeed as a Substitute Teacher
November 2007 | 160 pages | Corwin
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"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

Contents

Foreword

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

Glossary

References

References

Suggested Readings

Suggested Readings

Index

Index

Description

"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

Contents

Foreword

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

Glossary

References

References

Suggested Readings

Suggested Readings

Index

Index

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How to Succeed as a Substitute Teacher

Everything You Need From Start to Finish

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"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

Table Of Contents:

  • 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

Recent Product Reviews:

"The author has done an excellent job covering this important topic. Not only is the material clear and concise, it is interesting and helpful. Anyone interested in becoming a substitute would benefit from rading this book and carrying it with them as they fill this critical position in schools."
Jolene Dockstader, Seventh-Grade Language Arts Teacher, Jerome Middle School, ID
"Provides good, solid information to anyone interested in working as a substitute teacher. Covers everything from what to expect as a new substitute teacher to useful resources for experienced substitutes."
Claudia Schwartz, Director of Field Experiences, Benerd School of Education, University of the Pacific
"The book gives substitute teachers value, importance, and worth, something perhaps many of them don't feel and that many school districts and teachers perhaps fail to let the substitute know."
Elizabeth Day, Sixth-Grade Teacher, Mechanicville Middle School, NY
"All the ins and outs of how to be successful as a substitute teacher are revealed in this very readable and practical guide. Rude's numerous and clever teaching and classroom management tips are extremely helpful for novice and seasoned teachers alike."
Robert Oprandy, Professor of Education, University of the Pacific
"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

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