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Left job at middle of day :(

by tienda4

May 24

I left a job in the middle of the day. I have mixed feelings about it. I was subbing at a High School. And for the 4th time in a row I was changed without noticed to a classroom I did not sign up for. Students were being disrespectful. I asked them to do their work and put their phones away. Some acted as I was invisible. I felt like an object. One...See More

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d_omer You are not alone! I took a long-term sub assignment and was so excited for my first day. It was for a middle school art class, mostly 7th and 8th graders. It was awful and I did not last one full day. I left mid-day as well. I was cursed at, told that they were going to do everything possible to get me fired, called a racist, called every vulgar n...See More

Jul 14

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Finished the school year

by Ze Povinho

Jun 1

Good evening.

The school year is about to end here, and it has been very good-no complaints so far. In fact, I have prestige points at a particular site.

It seems that almost nobody posts here anymore compared to 10 years ago, or even 5 years ago.

ze

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Trying to get hired on full time and am seen as "just a sub"

by Michelle Tate

May 23

I have been working as a substitute teacher for the last 6 years and am highly requested. I actually have teachers fighting over me in district to see who can claim me first for certain days when multiple teachers have to be gone. It was brought to my attention that there were several openings at one of my main schools, whom I get along with incred...See More

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elsiev Unfortunately, in many districts the really great subs don't get permanent positions simply because "a good sub is hard to find" -- whereas in today's market (especially for elementary positions) there are many, many "good" applicants. So, they'll take one of the outside applicants so that they can retain you as a "great sub". Sad, but true.

May 24

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Survey

by amykama

May 19

Hello - I have been a substitue teacher for three years and am currently working on a project reviewing subs and teachers. I have created a short survey and would be extremely grateful if you could help me out and take this short survey. Please feel free to forward this link to other subs you know. The project closes on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Tha...See More

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Obnoxious Para

by Math Teach

Oct 26, 2016

Once again, I was subbing in a classroom with this para that none of the other subs (and very few of the staff teachers) like.

I was given lesson plans by the daily teacher. Yet (as always) this TA walks in, and decides to take the class over, telling the students: "There is a change in plan". During another period, the students were takin...See More

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Social Studies Teacher On 10/26/16, Math Teach wrote: > Once again, I was subbing in a classroom with this para that none of the other subs (and very few of the staff teachers) like. > > I was given lesson plans by the daily teacher. Yet (as always) this TA walks in, and decides to take the class over, telling the students: "There is a change in plan"....See More

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Deb On 4/20/17, Social Studies Teacher wrote: > On 10/26/16, Math Teach wrote: >> Once again, I was subbing in a classroom with this para > that none of the other subs (and very few of the staff > teachers) like. >> >> I was given lesson plans by the daily teacher. Yet (as > always) this TA walks in, and decides to take th...See MoreOn 4/20/17, Social Studies Teacher wrote: > On 10/26/16, Math Teach wrote: >> Once again, I was subbing in a classroom with this para > that none of the other subs (and very few of the staff > teachers) like. >> >> I was given lesson plans by the daily teacher. Yet (as > always) this TA walks in, and decides to take the class > over, telling the students: "There is a change in plan". > During another period, the students were taking a test, and > she announces to the students that she "gave [me] permission > to take their papers away if [they're] talking". Really, Ms. > TA? I thought I had some say in the matter. >> >> Mind you, I am certified to teach the subject, and have > several years of teaching experience. The TA has no training > beyond high school. >> >> Besides the humiliation, this sends a message to the > students that any "regular" staff member has authority over > a sub who is far superior academically and legally. What's > nest? The custodian comes in and gives a lecture on > differential equations? > > I've read a couple of your other posts. You have a problem > with paras don't you? Your history in education doesn't > matter, you are the sub in the room. Perhaps if you > introduced yourself to the para, she would have been a > little kinder. Don't forget, the students are used to > having her in the room, you, not so much. > > Where do you get off claiming to be superior academically > and legally? As school staff, she has more to lose legally > than you do and you have no idea what her educational > background is. I've worked with paras who are certified > teachers and either had a tough time getting a full time > position or preferred the work load as a para instead of a > teacher. > > You need to check your arrogance and remember that you are > the stranger/newcomer. Perhaps if you were a bit more > polite, your subbing experience would be more rewarding for > you AND the students

I totally agree. You are a sub and are a stranger to the room. I wouldn't mind at all as it could make my job easier.

May 9

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Portable voice amplification

by Anne Sudkamp

Mar 4

Hello fellow subs! I was just in a classroom that had a microphone system and I loved it. Has anyone found a portable system that works well for them? Thanks!

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Paras Ding

by Yolanda

Mar 4

Always take the high road on any and all "slights" or perception of slights. You will not regret it!

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Paras IDing themselves

by Math Teach

Feb 8

Today, I subbed for a teacher who left virtually no lesson plans. No Sub binder, or other info.

As I'm explaining the class assignment to a group of Middle Schoolers, I find that I'm talking over a pair of people in the room. One was obviously a student, the other was dressed like one. When I sternly told them to keep quiet, one of them re...See More

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jobs other than subbing

by Has anyone ever had a problem while working with a teacher

Jan 29

contracting group? I worked for a tutoring group for 5 classes before they let me go without any explanation. I did a lot of work for them and felt good about the work I was doing. Then out of the blue, after I set up the classroom and did the paperwork, I was let go. Is this typical?

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