Substitute teachers are expected to maintain the same confidentially as all other building staff.  Breaking confidentiality is grounds for dismissal.

All information is confidential regarding anything that involves:
*Children
*Parents
*Teachers
*School Administrators

Take attendance by 8:30am.

Collect dismissal notes and include with attendance.

Call or send absences and dismissal changes to main office.

Pre-K, K and 1      Mrs. Rando/Ms. Goddard    Ext. 1000
2 and 3                  Ms. Green            Ext. 4000
4, 5, and 6             Mrs. Blake          Ext. 3000

Take lunch count.
Call or send lunch count to cafeteria by 8:30am.
Delaney Ext. 1230
Roderick Ext. 3070

*Arrive 15 minutes early.
*Check in at main office, get a name badge, door pass etc.
*Write your name on a piece of paper and place on the smart board.
*Check schedule for specials (art, music, PE, tech or health)
*Write schedule, if not already provided.
*Review plans provided for the day.
*Set expectations with the students.
*Determine Emergency Procedures-Exits etc.
*Provide teacher with notes about the day including behavior, academics, etc.

Many students like to visit health office when a substitute is present.

*Confirm there is a real need, such as bleeding, vomiting, etc.
*Send with a peer.
*Nurses can provide breakfast and snacks.
*Please encourage a students to check their backpack if they are saying they are without a snack.
*Include note on sub plan if there is a lack of snack.
*If student is ill at end of the day, check with nurse on the way to buses, with the students backpack and coat if applicable.

*Introduce yourself to students.
*Review student/routine information provided by teacher.
*Communicate with focused, calm persistence that you want cooperation.

*Call the office ext. 1000-Delaney, 3000-Roderick and define the issue-support will be sent after triage
*Circulate to all areas of the classroom when teaching and while students work.
*Keep notes to share with teacher.

Most lessons can be divided into 5 sections:

*Initiation:  Start of lesson when you tell students what they will learn.
*Instruction:  Show and explain to the students what you want them to know or be able to do. Use visuals to help students understand new concepts.
*Guided Practice:  Practice the concepts or skills you just taught them as a whole class.
*Independent Practice:  The students complete work independently.
*Closure:  This is the end of the lesson. It is important to summarize what the students learned and the next steps.

*Review dismissal plans provided by teacher.  
*Most students are walked by the teacher around the bus circle between the Delaney and Roderick School.
*Buses are NOT in numerical order- please follow teacher’s map or written directions.
*After bus circle, Roderick and Delaney students for family pick up may be dropped in Delaney Cafeteria, located near the Kindergarten wing.
*YMCA students go to Delaney Gym or the Roderick.
*Dismissal changes must be in writing or office notification. Please send any notes to the office.
*Any Questions? Please call the office!

Provide teacher with feedback regarding:
*Material taught
*Assignments missed
*Student behavior
*Other pertinent information

*Save notices, notes from parents, etc.
*Ensure classroom is in reasonable order.
*Check out at office prior to leaving.

*Available jobs posted on Aesop/Absence Management. See Laurie Dumas in Superintendent’s office for questions.
*School hours are 8:00am to 3:00pm.
*30 min. unpaid lunch.
*Check in at the main office in either school.
*See Nancy Nickerson (in Superintendent’s office Janelli Annex) for login code.
*Check local TV and radio stations for notice of delayed opening or school cancellations for inclement weather.
*Please keep cell phone on silent and use during lunch times only.
*If your own children attend WPS, please refrain from visiting their classroom unless you have made a prior appointment with the teacher.