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Occupation information matching elementary school teachers
25-3031.00   Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

O*NET SOC Title
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Lay Titles
Elementary Substitute Teacher
School Substitute Teacher
Building Substitute Teacher
Certified Substitute Teacher
English Substitute Teacher
High School Substitute Teacher
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Short-Term Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Assistant
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Substitute Classroom Teacher
Substitute Enrichment Teacher
Substitute Preschool Teacher
O*NET SOC Description
Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.
O*NET SOC Tasks
Teach a variety of subjects, such as English, mathematics, and social studies.
Teach social skills to students, such as communication, conflict resolution, and etiquette.
Assist students with boarding or exiting school buses.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
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.
Restock teaching materials or supplies.
Detailed Work Activities
Teach classes in area of specialization.
Teach daily living skills or behaviors.
Teach life skills.
Supervise school or student activities.