Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
SOC Code: 25-3031 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $28,850 | $56,181 | $83,491 | $110,822 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $35,069 | $60,029 | $84,968 | $109,928 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $32,552 | $55,515 | $78,458 | $101,421 |
| Kankakee, IL | $30,867 | $52,166 | $73,466 | $94,765 |
| Fresno, CA | $40,955 | $57,096 | $73,216 | $89,357 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $33,322 | $50,648 | $67,995 | $85,322 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $37,149 | $52,894 | $68,640 | $84,386 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $34,882 | $50,315 | $65,749 | $81,182 |
| Salinas, CA | $42,765 | $55,307 | $67,829 | $80,371 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $25,418 | $43,202 | $61,006 | $78,790 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | |
| Instructing | 3.4 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Learning Strategies | 3.1 | |
| Writing | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Education and Training | 3.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.9 |
| Mathematics | 2.8 |
| Psychology | 2.8 |
| Communications and Media | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 39.7% |
| Associate's degree | 34.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 10.4% |
| High school diploma | 10.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 4.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Answer students' questions.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Counsel students with adjustment or academic problems.
- Distribute or collect tests or homework assignments.
- Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.
- Enforce school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.
- Follow lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Operate equipment such as computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Common Curriculum EasyCBM Edmodo Flipgrid Google Classroom Google Meet Instructure Canvas Moodle Nearpod Schoology Seesaw
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