Cicely A. Rude teaches in the Benerd School of Education at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. She earned her Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. In addition to working as a public school substitute teacher for two years, her diverse experiences include teaching English in Japan, teaching adult English as a Second Language (ESL), and teaching linguistics.

ForewordPreface: A Message to All Substitute Teachers Acknowledgments About the AuthorIntroduction Why Substitute Teachers Are Important How Do You Define Success?1. Welcome to Substitute Teaching! Different Work Opportunities That May Be Available to You Types of Schools Types of Programs Variations in Scheduling Average Pay Pros and Cons The Good! The Not-So-Good Tips to Take With You Food for Thought2. Setting Sail as a Sub Getting Started in Your New Job Parking At the School Site: Information and Material to Look for Upon Arrival Substitute Teacher Responsibilities Legal Issues Substitute Teacher Supplies Welcome Back, Kotter: Teaching Where You Were Once Taught Tips to Take With You Food for Thought3. General Classroom Procedures Sample School Schedules A Day in Kindergarten A Day in Elementary School A Day in Secondary School Three Important "To-Do" Lists Things to Do Before Class Things to Do During Class Things to Do After School Working Together: Paraprofessionals Lesson Planning in a Nutshell Lesson Plan Template Things to Remember When Planning a Lesson When Does a Sub Need a Lesson Plan? Tips to Take With You Food for Thought4. Making the Most of Your Position Benefits of Networking Meeting and Greeting 101 Staying in Touch Staying in Touch With People Staying in Touch With Information Applying the 13,000-Hour Apprenticeship of Observation to Substitute Teaching The Learner¿s Autobiography Respecting Cultural Diversity Tips to Take With You Food for Thought5. Eight Classroom Management Tips to Make Your Job Easier #1 Attitude What Would You Do? #2 Rules, Authority, and Leadership What Would You Do? #3 Using a Gimmick What Would You Do? #4 Getting to Know the Students What Would You Do? #5 Dealing With Disruptions What Would You Do? #6 Flexibility What Would You Do? #7 Developing Mutual Respect What Would You Do? #8 Preventing Problems What Would You Do? Tips to Take With You Food for Thought6. Staying Safe Unfortunately It Can Happen... Protect Yourself Protect the Students Protect Your Stuff Protect School Property Tips to Take With You Food for Thought A Final WordResources A. State-By-State Information B. Substitute Teacher¿s Log C. Elementary School Sub Report D. Secondary School Sub Report E. Online Sources of Free Materials for Teachers and SubstitutesGlossaryReferencesSuggested ReadingsIndex

This handbook provides tools to help substitute teachers walk into a new classroom, create a positive environment, and deliver instruction that meets curriculum standards.