{"id":43138,"date":"2023-06-02T17:53:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T22:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=43138"},"modified":"2023-06-02T17:53:06","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T22:53:06","slug":"how-to-become-certified-substitute-teacher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-to-become-certified-substitute-teacher\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Certified Substitute Teacher in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Substitute teachers offer an invaluable service of teaching and handling other classroom responsibilities whenever the regular teacher is away. They fill a critical gap in the education system by ensuring no student falls behind in their education and all the teachers feel the presence of an expert they can consult.<\/span><\/p>\n

In many states, substitute teachers cannot serve schools or school districts without certification. Certification serves as proof of expertise and competency. If you desire to serve the community as a substitute teacher, this article can help you get started.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we will discuss why you need a substitute teacher certificate and how you can start your journey to being a certified substitute teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a Substitute Teacher?<\/b><\/h2>\n

A substitute teacher is a certified or experienced person who fills in for a full-time teacher who is either ill, on leave, on vacation, on vocational training, or handling other critical issues. Some substitutes become part-time employees, while others take up full-time positions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Substitute teachers step in for different reasons but mainly to maintain student progress. They may also be called guest teachers, casual teachers, relief teachers, supply teachers, sub-teachers, backup teachers, and emergency teachers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The responsibilities of a substitute teacher vary based on the school’s needs and the directives left behind by the full-time teacher. But here are some of the responsibilities you can expect to conduct as a substitute teacher:<\/span><\/p>\n