A Substitute Teacher, or Sub, teaches and supervises students in the event that their regular teacher is unable to lead class. Their duties include managing classroom behavior, quickly interpreting lesson plans and creating reports to inform the students’ permanent teacher of their success.
Responsibilities for Substitute Teacher
•Implement and teach lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or consult with principal or other responsible staff if lesson plan is not provided
•Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school
•Leaves notes or completes a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular teacher at the end of the teaching day
•Communicate in a friendly and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators
•Keep records on attendance, accidents and incidents
•Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
•Ensure the safety of students at all times

Qualifications for Substitute Teacher
•High school diploma or GED, Bachelor's degree, or between 30 and 60 college semester hours (depending on state or type of school)
•Experience working with children and students preferred
•Ability to communicate comfortably (written and orally) with students, parents/guardians, administrators, and others
•Ability to follow and enforce rules, policies, and procedures
•Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting of up to approximately 30 pounds may be required
•Must be punctual and reliable
•Ability to pass a background check