Competency Framework

What makes a strong substitute teacher?

At the center of SubSchool is the Competency Framework, which seeks to answer the question: What makes a strong substitute teacher?

This framework drives the content and learning in all parts of SubSchool to help subs to build their practice and find meaning, mastery, and community at work.

Competency Framework

Learn more about the SubSchool Competency Framework by downloading the resource below.

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Framework Structure

We’ve divided the framework into two sections:

Skills & Knowledge

This section outlines what substitute teachers need to know or be able to do in their work. Research suggests that skills and knowledge should be introduced in professional development and then reinforced on the job.

In SubSchool, our foundational courses are built to give subs the opportunity to develop – and reflect on – these essential skills and areas of knowledge.

Qualities

These are traits that inform success as a substitute teacher. Research suggests that qualities are developed through encouragement, coaching, and modeling.

In SubSchool, opportunities to observe, develop, and strengthen these qualities are woven throughout the curriculum and professional learning community.

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