Plano ISD
Substitute Procedure Checklist
 Report to the office upon arrival
 Sign in at office with name, employee ID, and job number
 Locate and introduce yourself to a buddy teacher in a nearby classroom who can assist
you if needed
 Locate/review lesson plans or inform buddy teacher, team leader, or department head
that lesson plans are not available
 Ask buddy teacher about any additional duties for the day
 Prepare all materials needed for the day
 Write your name on the board
 Greet students at the door as they enter the classroom
 Start class on time
 Check attendance and other routine matters
 Follow the lesson plans
 Actively monitor students
 Check in at the office during conference/planning periods to see if you are needed
somewhere else in the building
 Fulfill the classroom teacher’s extra duties
 Leave a summary of the day on the teacher’s desk
 Leave the room in the same condition as it was found at the beginning of the day
 Sign out before you leave
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