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K That is interesting, isn't it?

On the other hand, the rate of $125 is more than one receives here (Eastern Iowa) for subbing. I'd take it! The long-term sub rate is substantially more than the long-term rate here as well. There is around a $110 difference, I believe.

Sep 20, 2014

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K $125 is more than a per-diem sub? Or more than a long term (certified teacher) sub? If we're comparing per diem subs to long term subs, then we're comparing apples to oranges. Per diems walk in 5 minutes before school starts and leave at the end of the school day. There is no lesson planning involved, no spending Saturdays grading papers, nights at...See More

Sep 20, 2014

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First day of work today

by Emma K

Sep 4, 2014

Worked my first day today (school here only started on Tuesday) and it was a great day. One of my "regular" schools but a lot of new students. Behaviour was good, kids were friendly and polite. Hope this is a sign of things to come!

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Annise Hey there Emma! It's been a long time since I read this board and it appears as if a lot of the old regulars are gone. The last of my retired friends sent in her letter to resign from subbing so now I will feel totally out of the picture. Well not exactly as I still volunteer at my old school a bit.Good to know that you are having a positive experi...See More

Sep 16, 2014

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Ripped off?

by Lil ole me

Sep 4, 2014

I took a long term sub job for 90 dollars a day. The rate of pay is supposed to go to $200 AFTER 40 days. But: unlike most districts I know, the difference between $90 and $200 is NOT reimbursed for the first 40 days.

I'm being buried in paperwork, meetings, open house, etc., for 90/day?

The last time I LT Subbed was two years ago...See More

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elsiev On 9/10/14, Lil Ole Me wrote: > I did not sign a contract where I am now. I work from 7:05 > and normally leave after 4. We have meetings twice a week, > and I have to soon attend open house until 8PM, and Parent > Teacher conferences soon after that. All for $90/day? > > NOTE TO SELF: Get contract first, THEN go to work!
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Sep 12, 2014

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Lil Ole Me @ just askin"

Right now, there is not much of a need for per diem subs with my previous employer. I will be going back in a few weeks, however.

On 9/12/14, elsiev wrote: > On 9/10/14, Lil Ole Me wrote: >> I did not sign a contract where I am now. I work from 7:05 >> and normally leave after 4. We have meetings twic...See More

Sep 12, 2014

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My NY City Subbing Experience

by harpazo

Sep 9, 2014

I substituted for 8 years in New York City public schools. It was the most stressful job I ever had. No matter how much I talk about the job, people do not understand.

Sub teachers are never seen eye to eye with regular teachers. Subs are basically baby-sitters for the day and this is how they are treated. No respect for subs in every sch...See More

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Irreverent notes to a substitute teacher

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 7, 2014

John Wood's irreverent notes to his substitute teacher will surely make you laugh, and the student behaviors and personalities he describes might seem all too familiar...

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