Substitute Teaching
- 1. Substitute Teaching Is It for You? Teacher Center of Broome County 164 Hawley Street, Suite 308 Binghamton, NY 13901
- 2. "Subbing" can be a great professional teaching experience. You can choose which assignments you take. It gives you the opportunity to explore grade levels, subject areas, and schools.
- 3. Frequently Asked Questions What are the advantages of working as a substitute teacher?
- 4. Advantages Flexible schedule Choice of when, where and what Provides valuable experience No holiday work involved Competitive pay
- 5. Frequently Asked Questions What is the first step in becoming a Substitute Teacher?
- 6. First Steps…. Obtain a list of school districts. Select districts based on your personal criteria.
- 7. First Steps…. Location Rate of pay Need for substitutes Area of expertise Type of cliental
- 8. First Steps…. Find out district’s requirements Educational Fingerprinting reimbursement
- 9. Frequently Asked Questions What paperwork do I need to provide in order to work as a Substitute Teacher?
- 10. Paperwork College Transcript Letters of Reference Two Forms of Identification. Social Security Card Driver License Passport Teaching Certificate (if you have one) Required Employment and Payroll Forms
- 11. Frequently Asked Questions What is the daily pay that I will receive as a Substitute Teacher?
- 12. Frequently Asked Questions Do Substitute Teachers receive benefits?
- 13. Frequently Asked Questions Once I am accepted as a Substitute Teacher how will I be notified of an assignment?
- 14. Skill Training The number one request by substitute teachers is skill training to handle 94% of all classroom/behavior situations.
- 15. Be Prepared and Professional The number one request by permanent teachers and district personnel is that substitute teachers be prepared and professional.
- 16. Frequently Asked Questions How can I obtain the skills I need in order to become a successful Substitute Teacher?
- 17. The TEACHER CENTER of Broome County provides professional development opportunities for people interested in substitute teaching.
- 18. Substitute Teacher Training Increases your confidence as an educator Hones skills in classroom management Helps you to assist students in reaching their goals
- 19. Tips and Tricks Be Prepared and Be Professional
- 20. Appearance As you are dressed so shall you be perceived. And as you are perceived, so shall you be treated. Harry Wong
- 21. Attitude Your actions as a teacher determine the classroom environment. Cultivate positive interaction skills.
- 22. Presentation Successful substitute teachers are those who consciously develop skills that make them effective in the classroom.
- 23. Tips and Tricks Understand the Critical Issues
- 24. Critical Issues Safe Schools and Emergency Situations First Aid Legal Aspects of the Job Students with Special Needs
- 25. Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse Family Violence Prevention Council 778-2153
- 26. Tips and Tricks Learn how to effectively manage a classroom.
- 27. Classroom Management Keeping Students on Task Positive Interactions Responding Noncoercively Avoiding Traps
- 28. Tips and Tricks Become familiar with various teaching strategies.
- 29. Teaching Techniques Brainstorming Cooperative Learning Using AV Materials Effectively Questions for Higher Level Thinking
- 30. Fill-in Activities 5- minute fillers Whole class activities Early finishers Independent activities Short activities Teacher directed
- 31. Tips and Tricks Assemble a “bag of tricks”!
- 32. Super Sub Pack Your “bag of tricks” Personal and Professional Items Classroom Supplies Rewards and Motivators Activity Materials
- 33. Research has shown ….. Students spend over one full year with a substitute teacher by the time they graduate from high school.
- 34. Skilled Substitute Teachers Have a significant, positive impact on the quality of education while the permanent teacher is away.
- 35. Teacher Center Web Site www.teachercenter.info Check it out for information on substituting.