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How to Become a Substitute Teacher

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How to Get Substitute Teaching Jobs

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Upon completing How to Start a Rewarding Career in Substitute Teaching , you should understand the substitute teacher's role in the classroom and know the job requirements, qualifications, and compensation for substitute teachers in your location. You should also know the qualities of an effective sub and demonstrate knowledge of the following key skills: *Manage the application process, *Prepare for the interview and answer common questions, *Prepare for class, *Apply basic classroom management techniques, *Handle various classroom discipline problems, *Write useful reports to the teacher and *Maintain the classroom space in proper order.

This class requires short writing assignments, so students must read and write at least a high school level. No previous teaching experience is required. This course consists of six lessons, approximately 700 to 800 words each, with related short writing assignments. To measure your understanding of the material, there are two quizzes of the true/false variety. Each lesson also includes related course components, such as website links, documents, discussion forums, class surveys, and class polls.

Instructor Jason Castellucci has over 10 years of experience in education, training, and instructional writing. He is currently working as a substitute teacher in Ventura County, California and an instructor in high school program for under-represented and at-risk youth. He also has over 9 years experience in providing community education and leadership in public recreational programs.

 
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Course Description

In six easy lessons, this course will prepare you to become a substitute teacher. This course provides real-world instruction, practical assignments, helpful short quizzes, access to scores of FREE top-quality resources, and the opportunity to interact online with other motivated students! You'll learn exactly what you need to know to become a substitute teacher, plus you'll get lots of insider tips for making the most of your time in the classroom--and much, much more!

 

*for additional information about the severe substitute teacher shortage in schools across the nation, and why enrolling in this course to learn these skills is a great investment for your future, please refer to the course syllabus.

 

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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe eight qualities of an effective substitute teacher.
  • Describe the application process and interview.
  • Describe preparing for your first day as a substitute teacher.
  • Describe managing your classroom.
  • Describe discipline, reports, and closing up, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Overview of Substitute Teaching

Substitute teaching defined, job requirements, training and compensation

Lesson 2: Eight Qualities of an Effective Substitute Teacher

Personal traits that make a big difference

Lesson 3: The Application Process and Interview

Application requirements and tips, preparing for the interview, responding to common questions

Lesson 4: Preparing for Your First Day as a Substitute Teacher

A simple routine to make your day less stressful

Lesson 5: Managing Your Classroom

Building a positive classroom environment

Lesson 6: Discipline, Reports, and Closing Up

What to do when things turn ugly. Classroom reports for the teacher, cleaning up and checking out, final comments.

Additional Information

Course Title : How to Become a Substitute Teacher & Get Substitute Teaching Jobs
CEU Value :

0.4 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 9061
Course Type : Professional Development
Course URL :

http://subteacher.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Not Reviewed
Instructor :

Jason Castellucci

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $49.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $0.00

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This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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