substitute teacher

noun

US
: a teacher who teaches a class when the usual teacher is not available

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While Chung was out on medical leave, the district barred her from communicating with her substitute teacher about lesson plans, and eventually from accessing her school email account, according to her second lawsuit. Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 2025 Set in the fictional Arlen, Texas, the original series followed the life of Hank Hill, an enthusiastic seller of propane and propane accessories; his wife, Peggy, local Boggle champ and substitute teacher; and their son, Bobby, who defied any expectation his father had for a son. Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 May 2025 Later, Hubbard used a false name, Andrew Thomas, to land a job as a substitute teacher in the Chicago Public Schools. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025 The finalist Regan graduated high school in Deer Park, then returned to the district as a substitute teacher in 1995, according to the district. Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for substitute teacher

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