Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Key Tasks

Answer students' questions.

Assist students with boarding or exiting school buses.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.

Counsel students with adjustment or academic problems.

Distribute or collect tests or homework assignments.

Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.

Enforce school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.

Follow lesson plans designed by absent teachers.

Grade students' assignments and exams.

Operate equipment such as computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.

Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities.

Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

Restock teaching materials or supplies.

Supervise students during activities outside the classroom, such as recess, lunch, and field trips.

Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.

Teach a variety of subjects, such as English, mathematics, and social studies.

Teach social skills to students, such as communication, conflict resolution, and etiquette.

Tutor or assist students individually or in small groups.

Technology Skills

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Computer based training software

Common Curriculum
EasyCBM
Moodle
Schoology

Multi-media educational software

Nearpod
Seesaw

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Outlook

Video conferencing software

Google Meet

Desktop communications software

Edmodo

Video creation and editing software

Flipgrid

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Project management software

Google Classroom

Detailed Work Activities

Teach classes in area of specialization.

Distribute instructional or library materials.

Supervise school or student activities.

Advise students on academic or career matters.

Assist patrons with entering or exiting vehicles or other forms of transportation.

Assist students with special educational needs.

Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

Coordinate student extracurricular activities.

Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.

Evaluate student work.

Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

Maintain student records.

Operate audiovisual equipment.

Operate computers or computerized equipment.

Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

Teach life skills.

Tutor students who need extra assistance.

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.

SVP Range: (7.0 to < 8.0)