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

by Cicely Anne Rude

• ISBN13: 9781412944755
• ISBN10: 1412944759
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-13
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This handbook provides tools to help substitute teachers walk into a new classroom, create a positive environment, and deliver instruction that meets curriculum standards.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Preface: A Message to All Substitute Teachers	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xv
About the Author	p. xvii
Introduction	p. xix
Why Substitute Teachers Are Important	p. xix
How Do You Define Success?	p. xx
Welcome to Substitute Teaching!	p. 1
Different Work Opportunities That May Be Available to You	p. 1
Types of Schools	p. 2
Types of Programs	p. 4
Variations in Scheduling	p. 7
Average Pay	p. 8
Pros and Cons	p. 10
The Good!	p. 10
The Not-So-Good	p. 12
Tips to Take With You	p. 13
Food for Thought	p. 14
Setting Sail as a Sub	p. 17
Getting Started in Your New Job	p. 18
Parking	p. 19
At the School Site: Information and Material to Look For Upon Arrival	p. 19
Substitute Teacher Responsibilities	p. 21
Legal Issues	p. 22
Substitute Teacher Supplies	p. 23
Welcome Back, Kotter: Teaching Where You Were Once Taught	p. 25
Tips to Take With You	p. 26
Food for Thought	p. 27
General Classroom Procedures	p. 29
Sample School Schedules	p. 29
A Day in Kindergarten	p. 30
A Day in Elementary School	p. 30
A Day in Secondary School	p. 31
Three Important "To-Do" Lists	p. 32
Things to Do Before Class	p. 32
Things to Do During Class	p. 34
Things to Do After School	p. 36
Working Together: Paraprofessionals	p. 37
Lesson Planning in a Nutshell	p. 37
Lesson Plan Template	p. 39
Things to Remember When Planning a Lesson	p. 40
When Does a Sub Need a Lesson Plan?	p. 41
Tips to Take With You	p. 42
Food for Thought	p. 42
Making the Most of Your Position	p. 45
Benefits of Networking	p. 45
Meeting and Greeting 101	p. 46
Staying in Touch	p. 48
Staying in Touch With People	p. 49
Staying in Touch With Information	p. 51
Applying the 13,000-Hour Apprenticeship of Observation to Substitute Teaching	p. 52
The Learner's Autobiography	p. 53
Respecting Cultural Diversity	p. 54
Tips to Take With You	p. 55
Food for Thought	p. 55
Eight Classroom Management Tips to Make Your Job Easier	p. 57
Attitude	p. 58
What Would You Do?	p. 59
Rules, Authority, and Leadership	p. 60
What Would You Do?	p. 63
Using a Gimmick	p. 64
What Would You Do?	p. 65
Getting to Know the Students	p. 66
What Would You Do?	p. 68
Dealing With Disruptions	p. 69
What Would You Do?	p. 71
Flexibility	p. 72
What Would You Do?	p. 74
Developing Mutual Respect	p. 76
What Would You Do?	p. 78
Preventing Problems	p. 78
What Would You Do?	p. 80
Tips to Take With You	p. 81
Food for Thought	p. 81
Staying Safe	p. 83
Unfortunately It Can Happen...	p. 83
Protect Yourself	p. 84
Protect the Students	p. 85
Protect Your Stuff	p. 86
Protect School Property	p. 87
Tips to Take With You	p. 88
Food for Thought	p. 88
A Final Word	p. 89
Resources	p. 91
State-by-State Information	p. 91
Substitute Teacher's Log	p. 111
Elementary School Sub Report	p. 112
Secondary School Sub Report	p. 114
Online Sources of Free Materials for Teachers and Substitutes	p. 116
Glossary	p. 119
References	p. 125
Suggested Readings	p. 127
Index	p. 131
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