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Substitute Teacher Toolbox Professional DocSubstitute Teacher Toolbox Professional Doc
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Sealy Independent School District
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Substitute Teacher Toolbox

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Substitute teaching can be challenging. You never know what you're going to find. Never fear, help is here in the form of a toolkit packed with great advice and practical suggestions.

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Concepts

substitute teachers, classroom community, behavior, behavior intervention

Additional Tags

classroom support

Instructional Ideas

  • Print a copy of the packet or bookmark the page and review before each substituting assignment
  • Add a couple of activity plans appropriate for any classroom just in case

Classroom Considerations

  • The 11-page packet includes substitute teacher behavior guidelines including cautions

Pros

  • Include a list of general do's and don'ts, tips for working with students with special needs, as well as classroom management strategies

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