tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714058.post2349732489863438748..comments2024-02-19T10:21:54.496-08:00Comments on Just a Substitute Teacher.....: Being Flexible…KauaiMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02581543514815246743noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714058.post-89968635990545612862010-03-31T21:35:08.792-07:002010-03-31T21:35:08.792-07:00I can relate to the switching anecdote. I retired...I can relate to the switching anecdote. I retired three years ago, subbing only in the p.m. and writing a blog about education in the a.m. I hate going in cold to a class, especially if the plans aren't there or clear. So I call the teacher and have her e-mail me the schedule or tell me on the phone. I have tons of material in my garage, and often they let me teach my own lesson with some unexpected results. I would love for you to check out my blog and perhaps add me to your list. The address is www.teacherslogon.blogspot.com.<br />Thanks. Janteachermaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05741974793363872373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714058.post-21930123817606470892010-03-31T19:50:11.395-07:002010-03-31T19:50:11.395-07:00Those last minute switches can be a pain, but it&#...Those last minute switches can be a pain, but it's usually best for the students -- sounds like you were better for them than the scaredy-cat sub! Take it as a compliment to your abilities...Mr. Nautonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714058.post-2464821801475961472010-03-31T06:48:47.330-07:002010-03-31T06:48:47.330-07:00While I've never had grade levels switched aro...While I've never had grade levels switched around on me while subbing, I HAVE been asked to cover other classes during a plan period. I realize that a sub doesn't truly 'need' a plan time, but often a teacher leaves stacks of crazy paperwork, copies to be made, stuff to grade, or things to set up before other classes. I've also had teachers leave a note saying "check with the secretary to see if they have anything for you to do" so I won't be bored. I don't like walking all the way across the school to cover a class cold for a block or two, then having to run back to my assigned room before my own next class comes in. <br /><br />Yes, I realize that the principals ask me to do this because I'm a "good sub" and "know how to handle a class of kids," but sometimes I just want a nice easy day, you know? :)KellyTeachesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714058.post-10128055427489239322010-03-30T01:52:06.925-07:002010-03-30T01:52:06.925-07:00Happy Chyck -
I tend to leave photocopying and ot...Happy Chyck -<br /><br />I tend to leave photocopying and other similar tasks for my subs during the "prep" period, so I really prefer it when my subs get their prep! (I'll try to queue up everything I need class sets of for the next month or so when I know I have a sub coming in and leave all of the masters in a pile with sticky notes as to how many copies of each.) It's hit-or-miss whether it gets done, particularly since the photocopier spends a lot of its life broken, but on those occasions when it works it saves me from spending a prep period doing it later and I've never had a sub complain about it.<br /><br />I've also had subs come around with business cards and introduce themselves to other teachers during their prep. I don't mind talking to them when it happens to be my prep too, and they tend to just stick their heads in to see if I have a minute otherwise. I found a pretty good sub that way once - retired administrator who lived nearby and didn't take any nonsense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714058.post-76588509789580808672010-03-29T13:46:51.354-07:002010-03-29T13:46:51.354-07:00I'm glad that you survived! That's pretty...I'm glad that you survived! That's pretty unfair.<br /><br />Once, I got called to sub gym. When I was dealing with little kids during morning gym (before the bell rings), the asst. principal came in and was fishing around to see if I'd sub middle school. I was wearing sneakers and yoga pants, so I'm glad he didn't switch me. If I look more professional in a regular classroom, I think the day goes better.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714058.post-34073717849414842362010-03-29T11:04:30.489-07:002010-03-29T11:04:30.489-07:00Your posts make me thankful I'm not a sub (I c...Your posts make me thankful I'm not a sub (I can't handle SO MUCH of the unknown), but sometimes I get a different perspective. <br /><br />Last week, a substitute said something that rubbed me the wrong way about having to sub in a different class during the prep of the teacher she was in for, "although she wasn't getting paid for it." Unless it's a long-term sub, I don't see why they NEED the prep, and as far as I'm concerned, they should be called to cover before a teacher on staff who does need her prep. <br /><br />Your post reminds me that subs often choose certain classes and grade levels based on their knowledge and comfort levels. I can see where it would be irritating to have to do something other than what was expected.<br /><br />But then...on the other hand... :-) ...welcome to the world of teaching, aye?HappyChyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586840416488114845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6714058.post-13345392211432711502010-03-27T19:33:19.733-07:002010-03-27T19:33:19.733-07:00I hear ya. A few years ago, I was on the sub list...I hear ya. A few years ago, I was on the sub list for a district that will remain nameless but I was most often called for their middle school positions. I can't tell you how many times I came dressed to deal with 8th grade english, social studies or science and then was told in the office or even called from the room 5 min before the bell rang to cover PE instead. Of course, their deal was, if you refused, you could go unpaid. I started putting extra tennis shoes, change of clothes and sunblock in my car, etc. and telling them if I was doing that, I needed 30 minutes to go change, but even that didn't deter them. At least, however, I wasn't dying covering a whole yard in nice shoes, or burning my scalp to a crisp. I hate that bait n switch.PamelaTrounstinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14281828709146058626noreply@blogger.com