What is expected of me as a substitute teacher?

• Arrive early.
• Report to the school office and find out about how to report absences, determine if there are any students with special needs, review school maps, pick up keys, etc.
• Meet other teachers, especially those teachers in the rooms around yours, and obtain advice and information from them.

• Write your name on the board.
• Review classroom behavior standards.
• Locate and review the lesson plans and student seating charts.
• Stand at the door and be prepared to greet students when they enter.
• Have student work prepared for students to begin immediately when they enter the room.

• Introduce yourself briefly.
• Get students working right away.
• Follow the lesson plans.
• Ask questions of other teachers and of responsible students. Don't hesitate to ask for help when needed.

• Review the major learning concepts to be learned that day with the students.
• Remind students of homework assignments.
• Have students pick up papers and help straighten the room.
• Be sure that students leave the room in an orderly fashion.
• Leave notes for the classroom teacher on the Substitute Report Form detailing the work accomplished and any significant events or occurrences during the day.
• When you are ready to leave for the day be sure that the room is left in good condition. Close the windows and lock the doors.
• Turn your keys into the office and notify the staff that you are done.