SubSkills
It is imperative that a substitute teacher be armed with the skills necessary to facilitate a learning environment
prior to being put in charge of a classroom. A substitute’s proficiency in the following skills areas improves his
teaching skills, as well as increases his confidence level:
Ultimately, a substitute teacher proficient in all skills areas will be more effective in maintaining continuity of
learning in the absence of the permanent teacher. The substitute will have a positive teaching experience, students have a
day of quality instruction, and the district sees an increase in retention within the substitute pool.
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Click here for more information on how to assist your district’s substitute teachers in gaining the skills necessary to
be effective in the classroom.