Dan Morgan, a retired military veteran with an impressive background in teaching abroad and public administration, has spent the past two years as a substitute teacher with Scoot Education in Texas. Dan’s positive attitude and dedication make him an exceptional educator in every classroom he enters. We sat down with him to hear about his journey, his experiences with Scoot, and his advice for new substitutes! 1. What grades and subjects do you usually teach with Scoot? I’ve had the ..read more

How do I prepare to ace my substitute teacher interview? The best advice is to be authentic and keep these best practices in mind ..read more

Students with special needs or learning disabilities face lifelong challenges with skills like reading, writing, math, and focus. As educators, we want to ensure that no child gets left behind. To prepare our subs and paraprofessionals for teaching in a special education setting, we’ve compiled 8 tips on how to support students with special needs. Table of contents What counts as a learning disability? Strategies for teaching Keep your directions short and concise Provide multisensory instruction Chunk tasks Get attention ..read more

Students affected by trauma are more likely to take longer to complete tasks and fall behind in class. At least 60% of students that enter our classrooms daily have been impacted by adverse childhood experiences. Yet, the main goal at school is still to teach students content and life skills. So how can educators show our students the care and support they need in order to help them learn? Trauma-informed teaching is an approach that considers how trauma can impact ..read more

Poet and speaker Emilio Montilla is accustomed to staring into a sea of expectant faces. His speaking performances across the Northeastern U.S. have made him comfortable in front of large groups. His audience is a bit different today: it’s all kids. As a substitute teacher in New Jersey, Montilla has found a way to bridge his experience with education and his current love for sharing ideas through written and spoken text. “I focus my energy toward empowering young and old ..read more

Establishing classroom expectations is one of the most important things to master as a substitute teacher. As a sub, you want to get this right so that activities run smoothly, learning outcomes are achieved, and everyone feels happy and safe in the classroom. But how do you set expectations successfully and make sure they follow your guidelines, especially when you’re combating the Substitute Teacher Effect? Below are just a few techniques you can use to establish and implement classroom norms ..read more

Whether you're looking to change careers, need a side job or are looking to start working for the first time, substitute teaching might be right for you. As a sub, you'll work where you want and when you want, and you never have to worry about working off the clock ..read more

Students with special needs or learning disabilities face lifelong challenges with skills like reading, writing, math, and focus. As educators, we want to ensure that no child gets left behind. To prepare our subs and paraprofessionals for teaching in a special education setting, we’ve compiled 8 tips on how to support students with special needs. Table of contents What counts as a learning disability? Strategies for teaching Keep your directions short and concise Provide multisensory instruction Chunk tasks Get attention using nonverbal and verbal cues Use positive reinforcement Special tip ..read more

Students affected by trauma are more likely to take longer to complete tasks and fall behind in class. At least 60% of students that enter our classrooms daily have been impacted by adverse childhood experiences. Yet, the main goal at school is still to teach students content and life skills. So how can educators show our students the care and support they need in order to help them learn? Trauma-informed teaching is an approach that considers how trauma can impact learning and behavior. As educators think about what student behavior may be telling them, they can respond in more thoughtful way ..read more

While we all wish our classrooms could be full of students on their best behavior, we know that just isn’t possible. Handling challenging student behavior isn’t easy but we’ve got you covered! First, it’s important to remember to stay calm and collected. All hopes of classroom management fly out the door when you lose your cool. But what do you do when you’re calm but your students are not? What do you do when you’ve exercised all your classroom management skills and the classroom still doesn’t seem that manageable? Here are 6 strategies for handling challenging student behavior in the classro ..read more