The Fundamentals of Substitute Teaching K-12: Certificate Course

Course Overview

Course Title: The Fundamentals of Substitute Teaching K-12

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Substitute Teaching K-12 Simplified: Step into Any Classroom with Ready-to-Use Strategies, Quick Professional Growth, and Confidence

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Duration: 10 Hours – The coursework should take 1-2 hours.  Most of your time is spent on the assignments and preparing the Substitute Teacher Toolkit to ensure you can enter the classroom with ready-to-use strategies and confidence! 

Format: Asynchronous Online Course

Course Description:
This course empowers substitute teachers with the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to succeed in diverse K-12 classrooms. Participants will learn about classroom management, lesson planning, cultural responsiveness, supporting students with diverse needs, and more. The course includes interactive elements, assignments, and a portfolio project to compile a “Substitute Teacher Toolkit.”

This course of study aligns with the eight Universal Standards for Education Support Professionals, providing a high level of understanding for success as a Substitute Teacher.

Expected Outcomes/Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the key responsibilities of a substitute teacher.
2. Develop strategies for effective classroom management.
3. Create and utilize a “Substitute Teacher Toolkit.”
4. Engage students with diverse learning needs.
5. Implement lesson plans effectively and adapt them as needed.
6. Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
7. Reflect on teaching practices to continuously improve.

Upon completing the course, the student will earn a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structure:

The course is divided into 10 modules, each approximately 1 hour long. Each module will contain lessons, activities, check for understandings, and assignments.