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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!