The substitute responsibilities are:

• Follow the daily schedule of the regular teacher to whom you have been assigned and adhere to his/her specific lesson plans
• Report to the office immediately if there are no lesson plans available for you
• Perform all responsibilities for the person you are subbing for, including recess and bus duty
• Become familiar with all aspects of classroom procedures and school policies
• Review the safety plans for the specific classroom you are in - they are located by the door to the classroom
• Notify the office/nurse immediately should a student become ill or has an accident
• Notify the office immediately if disciplinary assistance is needed
• Consult the secretary for supplies not available in the room
• Report damaged equipment and materials to the office
• Dress properly (follow the example of the school’s staff) and be carefully groomed
• Be signed into the office by the time your shift starts
• Return to the classroom from your lunch break on time (if full day)

At the end of the teaching day, the substitute should:

• Ensure all students have been released as planned
• Leave the teacher’s desk and room in order
• Turn off lights, close & lock doors, close windows
• Leave keys and materials in the office (if applicable)

A substitute teacher should recognize that he or she will benefit by:

• Maintaining all student information confidentially
• Avoiding discussion and comparison of situations in one school while serving in another
• Avoiding comments on the progress of pupils or the work of the teacher
• Making all observations, suggestions, or criticisms to the principal of the school involved
• Using discretion in expressing personal reactions and opinions about what is seen and heard in the classroom
• Conducting themselves in a professional manner at all times