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Substitute TeachersSubstitute Teachers
byCheryl Trull, Ph.D.
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Who?Who?Retired teachersRetired military personnelCertified teachersAlternatively certified teachersNon-certified individuals
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What?What?
Short term – day to day, week to week, month to month
Long term – over one month up to one year
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Reasons for SubstitutesReasons for SubstitutesTeacher retirementsProfessional development Teacher attritionStudent enrollmentReduction in class sizeFamily medical leave (FMLA)
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1.1. Special Education, preK-12 (All areas) Special Education, preK-12 (All areas) 2.2. MathematicsMathematics3.3. Reading Specialist (Masters degree Reading Specialist (Masters degree
program)program)4.4. Foreign Language (Spanish preK-12)Foreign Language (Spanish preK-12)5.5. Science (Earth Science, Chemistry)Science (Earth Science, Chemistry)6.6. Middle Grades, 6-8 (departmentalized)Middle Grades, 6-8 (departmentalized)7.7. Technology Education (Computer Technology Education (Computer
Science)Science)8.8. EnglishEnglish9.9. Career and Technical EducationCareer and Technical Education
Top 10 Shortage Top 10 Shortage AreasAreas
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What is a substitute’s pay scale?
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Substitute’s Pay Scale (North)Substitute’s Pay Scale (North)Pennsylvania $77 - $133/ day
New York - $60 - $65 / day
Maine - $46 - $60 / day
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Substitute’s Pay Scale (South)Substitute’s Pay Scale (South) North Carolina
– $75/day ( $57 for non-certification)
South Carolina - $35 - $75 (some districts don’t require a high school diploma)
Florida – Bachelor’s degree - $11.73/hourhigh school degree - $8.80; associate degree - $10.75
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Substitute’s Pay Scale (East)Substitute’s Pay Scale (East)Maryland pay depends on degree. (high
school education) $47 - $73 / day
New Jersey - $100 / day
Delaware $67 - $85 / day
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Substitute’s Pay Scale (mid-West)Substitute’s Pay Scale (mid-West)
Chicago IL - $17 per class period; $85/day
Ohio– Begins with $40 – $60 (10-15 days) – $75 and after 10 consecutive days – $95 and $125 for retirees
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Substitute’s Pay Scale (West)Substitute’s Pay Scale (West) Oregon - $120.40 and $141.64 daily
Nebraska - $120 daily
Arkansas - $100 - $125 with certification; $75 –$80 without certification.
California - $70 - $125 / day
Hawaii - $112/day
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Substitute’s Pay Scale (locally)Substitute’s Pay Scale (locally)Virginia
– Tazewell Co. - $60+/day– Virginia Beach - $65 ($85 after 21 days)– Arlington - $95-130 (long term)
West Virginia– $89 - $105/day (with or without certification)
($130 after 30 days)
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COMPETITIONCOMPETITION
Other considerationsAlternative certificationsKelly Services
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RequirementsRequirementsSome 28 states require only a high school
diploma– Alaska, Maine, New Mexico, Vermont
Other requirements– California – bachelor’s degree and pass a state
reading, math, and writing test– Missouri – minimum of 60 hrs. of college
credit and a background check
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Alternative certificationAlternative certification
An Alternative Certification can be issued in some states to individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, and satisfies one or more specific endorsement areas (teaching areas). This may be nonrenewable after three years unless the individual meets certain requirements.
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WV RESAsWV RESAs8 Regional Education Service Agencies
– Individuals with 4 yr. degrees– Two days of inservice (12 hrs.)– One day of observation (6 hrs.)
–Total of 18 hrs.– Background check– Interview by county personnel director– Called according to degree (English,
business, etc.)
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Kelly Educational StaffingKelly Educational Staffing Standard features of Kelly Educational Staffing
include recruiting, screening, orientation/training, scheduling, quality control and retention of substitute teachers.
Substitute teachers from Kelly meet state and local certification requirements for any K-12 teaching situation in a public or private school.
Provides weekly pay, direct payroll deposit, free software training, vacation/holiday pay, and access to health benefits and a 401(k) program.
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Substituting DifficultiesSubstituting Difficulties
Classroom managementInstructional strategiesStudent engagementOut of field placements
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Be prepared!Be prepared!Change of clothesTrain your voiceDress wellKnow subjects as
well as possibleKnow school
procedures
Skip the coffee Make your own hall
pass Have a backup plan:
– Substitute packageActivitiesBooksGamesWorksheets
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What to do:What to do:Visit schools
– Meet the principal– Leave your “business card”
Ask for a substitute packetAsk for a name of an individual you can
“turn to” for helpAssociate with other teachers in the
building (if you want to return)
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SummarySummaryAt first, accept ANY substitute position.Then, decide what areas you feel more
comfortable to teach.Remember, principals are mainly looking
for good classroom management and if you are “flexible.”
Teachers are looking for good discipline as well as completing lesson plans and even grading papers.
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Where to Get More InformationWhere to Get More InformationContact the board of education in the
county or school division you would like to substitute
Go to the state department of education websites to obtain information concerning substitutes/teaching positions
Dr. Trull’s website for further informaiton (faculty.concord.edu/ctrull).
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More InformationMore InformationYou may apply in more than one countySome counties in southern WV will allow
you to substitute teach before receiving certification (contact Carolyn Cox for a letter indicating completion of your degree)
Others may not due to the background check requirement
Certification will not be assigned for approximately 3-4 weeks after graduation
Check the WVDE website to determine status
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Congratulations and
Good Luck in your future endeavors!