Lincoln Public Schools

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Welcome
Table of Contents
Introduction
Purpose of The Substitute Teacher Handbook
Lincoln Public Schools Mission Statement and Goals for Students

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SUBSTITUTES
Substitute Teacher and Professional Ethics
Qualifications - Application
TeacherInsight Interview
Qualifications - Certification
Method of Notification
Inclement Weather
Substitute Appraisal
Payroll Procedures for Substitute Teachers
Payroll Period
Information for Retired Teachers

KEYS TO BEING A SUCCESSFUL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Duties and Responsibilities
Assignment Times
Reporting to Schools
Picture Identification Cards
Car Tags
Cell Phones
Mailbox
Introduction / Name Tags
Taking Attendance
Lesson Plans
Collecting / Correcting Written Work
Additional Duties
Leaving the Building
Attendance at Building Staff Meetings
Substitute Staff Meetings
Substitute Reports
Sample Lesson Plan / Sample Response to Teacher

SAFETY, ACCIDENT, INJURY, AND HEALTH INFORMATION
Accident / Injury and Health Information / Dispensing Medication
Workers Compensation
General Safety and Crisis Information
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
Rights & Obligations under the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Law
Release to Return to Work Form for Workers' Compensation
Release to Return to Work
General Guidelines for Itinerant Staff and Substitutes in Crisis Situations at LPS

INFORMATION RELATED TO WORKING WITH STUDENTS
Child Abuse
Student Rights
Student Discipline
Harassment
Supervision of Students
Responsibilities of the Regular Teacher to the Substitute Teacher
Items That Should be Included in the Substitute Folder
Responsibility of the Students
Responsibility of the Principal

USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Use of School Facilities
Use of Telephone
Care of School Property
Visitors
Copyright and Fair Use Policy
Internet
Drug-Free Workplace
Smoke and Tobacco-Free Workplace
Weapon-Free Workplace
Personal Property / Items
Use of Personal Vehicles

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Civility of Employees
Professional Ethics Standards
Commitment as a Professional Educator
Commitment to the Student
Commitment to the Public
Commitment to the Profession
Commitment to Professional Employment Practices
Role Model
Relationships
Professional Attire
Private Tutoring

ACADEMIC MATTERS
Purpose and Goals of Academic Achievement
Teaching to Student Understanding to Assure Learning
Instruction in the Curriculum
Education Equity and Multicultural Education
Q4AB Worksheet
Sample Multicultural Lesson Plan
Four Approaches to Integrating Multicultural Content Into the Curriculum
Religious Instruction and Holidays

LOGISTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT LPS FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Parking Available to Substitute Teachers at High Schools
Helpful Tips for the Substitute
Staff Development Information
Assembling a "Sub Kit"
LPS Map
School Start and End Times
School Names / Addresses / Phone Numbers / Names of Principals and Secretaries
Curriculum Specialists
Dates for 2006-2007 School Year - Substitute Orientations, Cohort Leader/Sub Caucus Committee Meetings, Substitute Teacher Conferences and Local Substitute Orientations
2006-2007 Elementary Calendar
2006-2007 Secondary Calendar
Large Calendar
Substitute Teacher Evaluation Form
Report to Administrator by Substitute Teacher Form
A Note From Your Substitute Teacher (Elementary) Form
A Note From Your Substitute Teacher (Secondary) Form
SubFinder / WebConnect Instructions
SubFinder Substitute FAQs