
Leading lessons using textbooks, presentations and other learning materialsĪssigning and collecting homework, and keeping the assignments organized for when the teacher returns

Supervising students in class as well as during lunch, recess, study hall and detention periods The grade level, the class's subject and how long the substitute serves in a given class may impact their job duties. Substitute teachers can work with a variety of different age groups, from elementary to high school, and many specialize in certain areas, such as science, social studies or technology.

These professionals serve an important role in monitoring students and following lesson plans to ensure the learning process continues in the teacher's absence. What does a substitute teacher do?Ī substitute teacher is an educator who leads a class in place of a permanent teacher when they are absent or on short-term leave.
