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PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOOD SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS ROLE

Your primary role is to maintain continuity in the regular classroom teacher's lesson plans. This may be difficult if you are unfamiliar with the subject area. However, maintaining a suitable learning climate is essenƟal to the instructional process.

GOOD SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS... A.

Are conscientious and sincere in their interest in the educaƟon of children and young people. B. Make every effort to follow the regular teacher's plan and the building rouƟnes. a. Principals prefer substitute teachers who can continue the work with students in such a way that learning takes place and the building routines are not disturbed. b. Inexperienced substitute teachers or substitute teachers new to Porter County School Corporation may attend faculty meetings and/or observe classes to become familiar with procedures and curriculum. Arrangements should be made through building principals before any such observation(s). C. Are willing to work when needed, and willing to stay on the assignment until the teacher returns. D. Leave notations for the regular teacher, indicating what has been accomplished during his/her absence. Complete the appropriate "Follow-Up Report" (use the appropriate form at the end of this Handbook).

CONFIDENTIALITY A.

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student, teacher, and parent information confidential. B. Don't do anything that might embarrass the student, the teacher, or any other employee whether at school or in the community. C. If you have a complaint or concern, talk with the principal before you leave. If the principal is unavailable, leave a message for him/her to contact you.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER WORK DAY A.

The substitute teacher's work day is the same as the regular teacher's day. It is expected that, at the same time they are contacted, the substitute will inquire as to the starting and ending times. B. Substitute teachers should plan to arrive at their assigned building as early as possible to allow themselves time to become acquainted with and prepare for the assignment. C. You have a responsibility to see that the rights of the students are not violated.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR A.

Students are not excused to leave school under any circumstances without permission from the principal/designee. If you believe a student should be excused to go home, send the student to the principal's office. If the student does not return to your room, check to see if the student was allowed to leave. B. Notes or any other communication should not be sent to parents without permission from the principal/designee. C. Do not keep any student after school hours without permission of the principal/designee. D. Do not use profanity or inappropriate statements. E. Do not criticize the school or the teacher. F. You are legally responsible for pupils, equipment, and materials as is the regular teacher for whom you are substituting. G. Do not have anyone visit you while you are on duty as a substitute teacher. A principal has the right to refuse to let anyone see you while on the job. H. Cell phones and beepers should only be used as an emergency communication tool. I. Be professional and neat in your appearance at all times. (Flip-flops, jeans, tank tops, midriffs, hats, etc. are not acceptable.) I. Keep your voice clear, well-modulated, and use correct grammar. J. Supplies should be used with discretion.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES A.

The substitute teacher has the same professional responsibilities as are expected from the regular classroom teacher. B. Upon arrival at the assigned building, the substitute teacher should: a. Report to the school office to sign in and, if asked to do so, present a government

• issued photo I.

D. Check for specific instructions left for you. 2) Locate and peruse class schedule, plan book, classroom record book, materials, texts and manuals that are needed. b. Become familiar with the building emergency procedures. c. Become familiar with the seating arrangements. d. Go over names in the classroom record book or seating chart and try to become familiar with them. e. Check with the principal for scheduled programs, assemblies, audio/visual uses and/or additional information that may be important. f. If possible, check with the teacher on how that person wants disruptive student behavior handled. g. Introduce yourself to teachers in adjoining rooms or those at the same grade level and feel free to ask for information regarding materials and procedures. h. Plan to spend the entire time working with the students under your supervision. No personal work of any kind should be done. C. The substitute should start the first minute of the day with good classroom management and organization including the following: a. Be at the classroom door as pupils arrive. b. Be cheerful, warm and confident. c. Introduce yourself to pupils and write your name on the board. You may wish to let pupils introduce themselves. d. Check attendance as soon as the bell rings. Follow the class opening routines for the particular school. e. Present and discuss plans for class work. f. It is the responsibility of the substitute teacher to follow, as closely as possible, the plans left by the regular teacher. g. Occasionally, the type of work will be such that a substitute teacher cannot adequately continue with the regular teacher's plans. In the event the regular teacher's plans cannot be followed, the substitute teacher should consult with the Principal or Department Chair for advice about your best course of action. h. Collect money and/or reports and turn them in to the proper place according to the school's policy. Money, personal items, or anything of value is not to be left in the classroom. i. Should a substitute teacher be assigned to a situation where a student teacher is responsible for teaching the class, the substitute remains on duty in the classroom and is expected to assist the student teacher in any way possible. D. The substitute teacher is responsible for fulfilling all the regular teacher day duties unless otherwise instructed by the building principal. In addition, all the day's assignments are to be completed by: a. Leaving the teacher's desk and room in order. i. The last few minutes of any class period may be used for putting books and supplies away and picking up paper and litter from the floor. The classroom and desks are to be left in good order. b. Returning equipment to the proper place. c. Closing the windows, adjusting shades, and turning off lights. d. Leaving materials in the office or designated place. e. Do not take keys or class records out of the building. f. Checking with the principal or secretary to see if substitute services are needed the following day. g. Complete proper follow-up report, and/or leave a report for the teacher. h. Planning the next day's work if the substitute is to return.

EMERGENCIES A.

In case of injury, illness, or any other emergency involving a student under the substitute teacher's supervision, the office must be notified immediately. B. Substitutes should stay with the injured child and send for help. C. An accident report must be completed by the substitute and given to the Principal's Office on the day of the accident.

DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS A.

If a student continually disrupts a class or is not cooperative, the teacher should send the student, with a written note, to the principal. a. Don't punish the whole class as a result of a few students misbehaving. b. Techniques to gain class control i. Ignore

• ignore minor misbehavior, which is an attempt to gain attention. ii. Eye Contact
• non-verbal communication directed at the misbehaving student. iii. Gestures
• let a misbehaving child know of their misbehavior through head movements or directional gestures. iv. Proximity Praise
• move closer to a child misbehaving or have the child move closer to you. v. Separate
• separate students that are being disruptive into other seats. f. Circulate
• walk around the room and keep encouraging students. vi. Directed Verbal Comments
• in a calm manner, tell the student the appropriate behavior you desire. vii. If.... Then Consequences
• make sure the consequence is appropriate for the situation.

Follow through with the reasonable consequence for the misbehavior. Think of these before class. B. Under no circumstances should a substitute use physical force. C. A substitute teacher is not authorized to use corporal punishment under any circumstances. D. Serious student infractions should be immediately reported to the principals.

EVALUATION OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Evaluation is a necessary part of professional growth. The substitute teacher may be evaluated at any time