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Be a prepared and professional substitute teacher

It’s a good idea to...

Be neat in your appearance.

Establish your rules and expectations very clearly at the beginning of the day.

Follow the lesson plans the teacher has left. Incorporate your own ideas if there is extra time.

Know the teacher next door. Introduce yourself so you can call on someone to answer questions about schedules or material for the class throughout the day.

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60 Ways to Save the Classroom Environment, continued  

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  1. Know and understand the school's policy for electronic devices.

  2. Provide students with motivators for behaving appropriately.

  3. There is virtually no reason to ask a student why he or she behaved inappropriately.

  4. Sarcasm is NEVER appropriate for a classroom.

  5. Know the teacher next door.

  6. Think positively of every student.

  7. Leave your personal life at home.

  8. Have a sense of humor.

  9. Be an assertive and proactive substitute teacher.

  10. Keep confidentiality.

  11. Ask effective questions.

  12. Pause after asking a question to give students time to think. 

  13. Be organized.

  14. Dress professionally.

  15. Leave a detailed report for the permanent teacher.

  16. Leave the classroom the same as you found it.

  17. Respect each student, especially students with disabilities.

  18. Handle accidents with common sense.

  19. Show that you can remain calm and in control.

  20. Never leave students unsupervised.

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