Subtitute Teacher Skills
Consider the following statements:
The #1 skill requested by substitute teachers
-The ability to handle 94% of all classroom/behavior situations.
The #1 trait of a successful substitute teacher
-The use of a SubPack or resource kit.
The #1 skill requested by permanent teachers and school personnel
-The ability to function as a professional substitute teacher.
The #1 skill requested by students (of substitute teachers)
-The ability to present stimulating lessons and fill-in activities.
Your proficiency in the following skills areas improves your teaching skills, increases your confidence level, and enables you
to more easily meet the goal of your role as a substitute teacher:
Ultimately, when you are proficient in all of the skills areas, you will be more effective in maintaining continuity of learning in the absence of the permanent teacher.
You will have a positive teaching experience and your students have a day of quality instruction.