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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

25-3031.00

Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.

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Occupation-Specific Information

Tasks

Answer students' questions.
Assist students with boarding or exiting school buses.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Counsel students with adjustment or academic problems.
Distribute or collect tests or homework assignments.
Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.
Enforce school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.
Follow lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Grade students' assignments and exams.
Operate equipment such as computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities.
Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Restock teaching materials or supplies.
Supervise students during activities outside the classroom, such as recess, lunch, and field trips.
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
Teach a variety of subjects, such as English, mathematics, and social studies.
Teach social skills to students, such as communication, conflict resolution, and etiquette.
Tutor or assist students individually or in small groups.

Technology Skills

Computer based training software - Common Curriculum; EasyCBM; Instructure Canvas; Moodle; Schoology
Desktop communications software - Edmodo
Electronic mail software - Microsoft Outlook 🔥
Multi-media educational software - Nearpod; Seesaw
Office suite software - Microsoft Office software 🔥
Project management software - Google Classroom
Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel 🔥
Video conferencing software - Google Meet
Video creation and editing software - Flipgrid

Occupational Requirements

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

Teach classes in area of specialization.
Supervise school or student activities.
Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Distribute instructional or library materials.
Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
Evaluate student work.
Operate audiovisual equipment.
Operate computers or computerized equipment.
Coordinate student extracurricular activities.
Assist students with special educational needs.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Maintain student records.
Teach daily living skills or behaviors.
Teach life skills.
Tutor students who need extra assistance.