On 7/18/09, Lori wrote:
> Due to some life changes I've decided to leave California
> and have always wanted to go to Alaska. A couple years ago
> I sort of burned out on teaching but have been substitute
> teaching while trying to figure out what I want to do when
> I grow up (I'm 47 and still haven't figured it out) anyway,
> after a recent tragedy I'm thinking now is the time to make
> the jump, or at least within the next six months, so I've
> been checking out the MFA program in creative writing (I'm
> a writer wannabe)and was wondering about subbing in
> Alaska. I was wondering if somebody could give me the
> practical advice on that. The department of education can
> just give facts but you never get the "real" story. Thank
> you in advance for your help

You'll want to look at the Anchorage School District site
instead of DOE if you're thinking Anchorage. Each district
handles it differently. Seems like there's always a shortage
of good subs but the pay is lousy. $120/day at the beginning
of the year until you sub 20 days and then it goes up to $140.
Long-term subs need certification and are paid more and maybe
even get benefits (not sure).

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