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Substitute Teacher Orientation

Last updated 12 months ago
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The following training course is designed to support your new role as a Substitute Teacher in the North Colonie Central School District. As you work through the content, please keep the Mission Statement and our Four Pillars at the forefront of your learning.
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Type your first and last name:

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At North Colonie, it is our mission to ensure all students are provided the opportunity and necessary support to engage in relevant, challenging work which contributes to their academic and social growth and development.

As you review the 6 Steps to Support You in fulfilling your role as a substitute teacher, please note that these are good practices in which we are hopeful that you will implement.
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Humanizing ourselves in the classroom is essential for building trust and fostering meaningful connections with children, which enhances their engagement and learning.
What is something about yourself that you can share with students?

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What is something that you can do in each classroom to promote a welcoming and affirming classroom?

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Verbal encouragement and positive acknowledgment of student work can promote productivity in the classroom.

Tips to getting ahead of behavior:

1) Begin by establishing a calm and welcoming environment upon arrival, introducing yourself and setting clear, positive expectations for behavior
2) Utilize proactive strategies such as circulating the classroom to monitor student engagement and provide support
3) Reinforce appropriate behaviors by acknowledging positive actions
4) Calmly address undesired behavior using a non-confrontational approach, employing active listening to understand the student’s perspective
5) Offer space if a student needs it; if necessary, separate the student from the situation while providing them space to cool down, and engage them in problem-solving
6) Encourage engagement to task(s) or class activity
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If a student is displaying undesired behavior, and things start to escalate, I can check in with a neighboring teacher to seek advice about next steps.

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If you manage a situation during the day without issues, you should not inform the regular teacher about it.

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Arriving early allows you to become familiar with the school, review the plans and daily schedule, and introduce yourself to the teachers in neighboring classrooms.

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Who can you check in with for clarification on plans, routines, or schedules throughout the day?

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Throughout the school day, it is important to:______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________
Other Answer Choices:
Introduce yourself to students
Ignore student behavior
Sit at a desk and let the students do what they want
Engage with the students in their learning
Review plans to understand the trajectory of a lesson
Let the students dictate their schedule
Take attendance at the beginning of class
Walk around the classroom to monitor student work
Acknowledge positive behavior and work habits
Redirect undesired behavior
Check in with another teacher for clarification
Additional things to note:

A. A Sub Laptop may not always be necessary based on the plans left.

B. Attendance will need to be communicated with the Main Office via phone or paper copy, as substitute teachers DO NOT have access to our online attendance portal.

C. The district has implemented a uniform Emergency Procedure process. Each classroom has an Orange Folder containing necessary information should an emergency arise. Locate this folder at the beginning of the day.