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Questionnaire
By Adam

1) Do most teachers have a substitute folder or binder with helpful, updated information in it?
Yes, though I occaisonally have to find that information on my own

2) In general, what percentage of teachers leave you
lesson plans that are specific and clear?
99
3) Please indicate whether the following items are a)essential, b)helpful, but not crucial,
c) unnecessary
a* a current seating chart
a* detailed lesson plans
b* a class schedule
a* a schedule for all students who leave the classroom for any reason (instrumental music lessons, special ed. programs, etc.)
a* a class roster
a*

an explanation of the procedures for the beginning and ending of the day
b* extra work for emergencies or for when the students finish early
a* a description of where the teacher's editions and other important materials are located
b* a list of classroom rules and disciplinary procedures
a* an office referral form for discipline problems
b* procedures for using A.V. equipment
b* the names and schedules of paraprofessionals and volunteers
b* the name of a teacher the substitute can go to for help
b* the names of helpful students
a* the names of students who may be a challenge
b* procedures for emergency dismissal
b* a floor plan or map of the school
a* a duty schedule
a* a list of students with special medical needs
a* field trip and assembly instructions
c* signed computer use agreements
a* a description of special school procedures (where to pick students up after recess, etc.)

4) What is the most common problem that you deal with concerning student behavior?
That students feel because I am a substitute, I cannot discipline them. They are quite surprised when I do.

5) Do you have your own consequences for student misbehavior, use the individual teacher's plan, or some combination? It depends on the environment I am placed in. Most of the time I use the teachers, or I will adjust that to make it work for me.

6) What specific things do you do to make your day go well? Come with lots of energy and show the students that I care for their education as much as their regular teachers do. If its a classs I can teach, I try to get a lesson plan that the teacher would like, and that the students enjoy. thirdly, law down the law for unruly classes.. nothing like stunning them to make the day brighter.

7) What concerns do you have for the current substitute program that is in place in your district? Getting yourself known to the students in one building is tough, and that there isn't a uniform guideline for all buildings as to the treatment of subs.

8) What can classroom teachers and other staff do to make your experience more positive? Pop in once in a while to check in and make sure there aren't major problems. Only if that's possible of course

9) Do you leave the teacher a note telling her or him how the day went? ALWAYS!