{"id":38960,"date":"2022-11-10T18:39:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T00:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=38960"},"modified":"2022-11-16T19:51:08","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T01:51:08","slug":"how-to-become-a-substitute-teacher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-to-become-a-substitute-teacher\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Substitute Teacher in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you are interested in how to become a substitute teacher, you should consider what the role of a substitute teacher is. Being a substitute teacher means being an on-call teacher who is ready to fulfill the role of a full-time teacher when they are ill, taking a vacation, taking maternity or paternity leave, or may be absent due to any other reason. Typically, they can choose to work part-time or assume longer-term assignments as they become available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you are looking for a flexible schedule and variety in your teaching career, this is the right job for you. Being a substitute teacher means potentially immersing yourself in different classrooms and subjects over the course of time. Additionally, the transferable skills you will obtain are impressive on any resume.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A substitute teacher job description can be seen as simple, in that, substitute teachers are required to step-in and carry out the tasks of the absent teacher for whom he\/she is substituting. When looking deeper, substitute teachers must also be able to be flexible and hardworking as they deliver on lesson plans and additional assignments that they may not have outlined. They must have the skills to create lesson plans that meet certain learning objectives, and they may need to report to a classroom with as little as a few hours’ notice. Being prepared is always part of the job description.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The following is a list of responsibilities of a substitute teacher and explanations that go along with each:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The skills and qualifications for a substitute that may either be required or expected are below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to Indeed, the salary for substitute teachers, is around <\/span>$38,437 a year<\/span><\/a> and substitute teachers get paid weekly or monthly depending on the school. Pay can vary state by state and may also take into consideration different factors, such as, experience. For example, in May 2019, the highest salary among states was in Hawaii, with an average salary of <\/span>$48,200<\/span><\/a>. This was quickly followed by Oregon, with an average salary of $44,710.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The BLS doesn’t release outlook information specifically for substitute teachers, but an estimated 2020-2030 job growth of <\/span>9%<\/span><\/a> is expected for teacher assistants. <\/span>Explain that much of this growth is in step with a general rise in the population of under-18 students, together with a relatively stable outlook for public sector employees, which is the bulk of the teaching profession.<\/span><\/p>\n Before we delve into what you need to become a substitute teacher, it\u2019s important to note that some state boards of education may offer a special substitute teaching license. This is offered either before an individual begins work, or after an individual substitute teaches for a certain amount of days. If it is not a state board of education, then individual school districts will decide whether or not to offer this. Below is a list of steps for how to become a substitute teacher and other important information you may need if pursuing this career:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When looking to become a substitute teacher, you may need to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree. You may also be required to obtain a certain GPA from when you received your bachelor\u2019s degree, but this can vary by state. In other instances, you can have an associate’s degree or no degree at all as long as you graduated high school.<\/span><\/p>\n If it is required by your state or school district, you may need to apply for a substitute teaching license. Not all places require this, however, it is important to check before seeking out a job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Again, not all places will require a substitute teacher license. However, if your state or school district does, you may be asked to take and pass any required tests before receiving this license.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Once you are licensed, apply to your local school district\u2019s substitute teacher pool – After you have taken any necessary testing and received your license (if required), you are ready to apply as a substitute teacher in your local school district!<\/span><\/p>\n Complete any hiring requirements for substitutes outlined by the district(s) you apply to – Prior to teaching, you will likely need to complete hiring requirements. This can consist of a background check or paperwork.<\/span><\/p>\n Begin accepting assignments as a substitute teacher – Now, you\u2019re ready to teach! Once you are needed as a substitute, you will likely be contacted and can start accepting assignments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Most school districts hold a list of approved substitute teachers. These will likely be the first individuals called when an opening becomes available at one of the schools. Additionally, substitute teachers who also hold a regular state teaching certification may receive higher pay than those who do not. There are a variety of <\/span>certification options<\/span><\/a> to consider. Learn which one fits your needs and aspirations best!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you are interested in how to become a substitute teacher, you should consider what the role of a substitute teacher is. Being a substitute teacher means being an on-call …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,2891],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38960","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-insights","category-test-preparation"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2024-11-28 13:28:32","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category"},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38960"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38960"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38960\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39007,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38960\/revisions\/39007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38960"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38960"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Substitute Teacher Job Description<\/span><\/h2>\n
Responsibilities of a Substitute Teacher<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Skills and Qualifications for a Substitute Teacher<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Salary for Substitute Teachers<\/span><\/h2>\n
Job Outlook for Substitute Teachers<\/span><\/h2>\n
How to Become a Substitute Teacher Step by Step<\/span><\/h2>\n
1) Earn a bachelor\u2019s degree\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
2) Apply for a substitute teaching license, if required in your state\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
3) Take the tests required for substitute teacher licensure, if necessary <\/span><\/h3>\n
4) Apply to Local School Districts Substitute Teacher Pool<\/h3>\n
5) Complete the Hiring Requirements<\/h3>\n