MW

Posted on 6/02/09

Not sure yet. Wherever I get a job, right? :)
Probably in VA though I would think, but MD is a possibility. I'm
shying away from DC proper as of now.

ps. I have majors in secondary Spanish and English if that helps
clarify at all.

On 6/02/09, To Edwina wrote:
>
> What state are you going to be teaching in next year?
>
> On 5/31/09, Edwina wrote:
>> 1. Many districts are not taking new subs as they literally
>> have thousands of people on their sub rolls due the economic
>> situation.
>>
>> 2. In VA, depending on the district, all you need to sub is a
>> high school diploma. This swells the sub rolls as well.
>>
>> 3. The pay in Prince William County was 90/day with a degree,
>> less in counties south away from DC. It is impossible to sub
>> in Stafford, I think I was told they have 700 subs on the
>> books.
>>
>> 4. I tried to sub from Jan of this year until now, I got a
>> total of about 15 days and I am a Virginia certified
>> Math/Science/English teacher.
>>
>> 5. Bottom line, I wouldn't count on subbing to pay the bills.
>> It is a good way to learn about different individual school
>> and/or districts. I was personally so disappointed with
>> Prince William that I have accepted a Math teaching position
>> in another state for the upcoming year.
>>
>> 6. Of course if you know someone, I would assume you could
>> work every day.
>>
>> 7. Good luck, you picked a tough time to break into sub work
>> in NOVA.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 5/31/09, MW wrote:
>>> How much do subs make on average in the DC/NOVA area?
>>>
>>> If I'm not able to get a full-time teaching job, I was
>>> contemplating subbing for a while to get make some money &
>>> get my name out there in the districts. Will I be able to
>>> pay the rent? :) Any help is greatly appreciated!

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