Welcome to Lexington School District 2

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Welcome to Lexington School District 2

• New Substitute Teacher Activation Program
  Module 1

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Lexington School District 2

• Serves approximately 9000 students.
• West Columbia, Cayce, Pine Ridge, South Congaree
  and Springdale.
• 1200 employees.
• 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high
  schools, 1 alternative school.
• Accredited by the Southern Association of
  Colleges and Schools and the SC Department of
  Education.

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District Mission

• As Champions for Children, Lexington School
  District 2 will provide quality education
  opportunities that will enable all students to
  achieve success.

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A Professional Substitute

• Through honesty and integrity, a professional
  substitute can help the schools and the district
  meet goals and provide a quality education.

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Dependability

• Be available when you are called.
• Be willing.
• Be flexible toward different schools and grade
  levels.

• If you are not available on the day you are
  called, just say Please call me next time.

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Declining too Often

• If you decline too often, you may stop receiving
  calls.
• If you accept a long-term assignment, contact the
  district substitute coordinator at 939-3140 to
  have your name taken off the active list.

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Appropriate Language

• Always address students, staff, faculty and
  parents with respect.
• Never use sarcastic or disrespectful terminology
  or phrases.
• Never use profanity.
• Never embarrass a student in front of others.
• Students should address you as Mrs., Mr., Ms., or
  Miss.

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Be Positive

• Avoid speaking negatively about students,
  teachers, classes or schools.
• It can be damaging and may result in fewer
  opportunities to substitute.

• Think positively.
• Act confidently.
• Speak with assurance and authority.
• Be able to laugh at your own mistakes.

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Appropriate Dress

• Casual clothes set casual expectations.
• Dressing professionally lets students know that
  you are serious about their education and your
  work.

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Always Ask

• When called by a school to sub, ask for examples
  of proper teacher attire.
• When you are called, be sure to ask if there are
  special activities or events scheduled for the
  date you will substitute.

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Be Prompt

• Arrive at school as early as you can.
• Always go to the school office before going to
  the classroom.
• Set your watch by the school time.
• Meet students at the classroom door.

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Be Organized

• Take time to organize and plan your activities to
  save time and do an outstanding job.
• Do not clutter the regular teachers desk.
• Leave the classroom neater than you found it.

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Your School Bag

• Pack a few supplies to make a quick start paper
  clips, name tags, marking pens, a whistle,
  antiseptic hand wipes, Kleenex, calendar,
  emergency lesson plans, activities, ice breakers,
  etc.

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Be Responsible

• Follow and finish the directions given by the
  regular teacher and/or principal.
• In the majority of situations, lesson plans will
  be provided, and it is expected that substitutes
  will follow the planned lessons as prescribed.

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Be Accurate

• Keep and leave accurate records for the teacher
  and principal.
• When you check-in at the school office, ask for
  any information that will make your day more
  successful and give you and the students the best
  chance for a successful day.

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Keep a Record

• Keep a personal calendar of your work days.
• Note specific dates and schools.
• Record the names and positions of the persons for
  whom you substitute.
• Should you need to contact the Director of
  Payroll, this information will be important to
  have.

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Be Discreet

• Teachers often have access to confidential
  information regarding students, families, staff
  and faculty.
• Do not share any information learned in the
  school with anyone outside the school system.
• Treat all information confidentially.

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Good Questions to Ask

• Where are the lesson plans located?
• Where is the emergency plan kept?
• What is the daily schedule?
• What are the names of some neighboring teachers?
• What are the names of some reliable students?
• What are my responsibilities beyond this class?

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The Teacher

• You are the teacher for the day.
• So, basically, look and act like a teacher!

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An Important Role

• Substitutes play an important role and are very
  much appreciated in our school district.
• It is very important to establish a positive
  reputation which will ensure a good relationship
  between you and the principals who are in need of
  your services.

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Thank you for participating in this on-line
learning course.

• Welcome to Lexington School District 2

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