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mb3303
Citizen
Username: Mb3303
Post Number: 149
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 4, 2006 - 3:33 pm: | 
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Hi. In the fall I will be attending law school PT in the evenings. I currently have 13 years post-college, FT work experience, mostly for nonprofits and currently in publishing. I would like to work PT during the school year, and wonder if anyone knows what the criteria/qualifications are these days to be eligible for substitute teaching, preferably in the M/SO area, and/or other surrounding suburban towns. If anyone can offer any insights and information, I'd be grateful. Thanks! |
Wendy
Supporter
Username: Wendy
Post Number: 2433
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 4, 2006 - 4:05 pm: |
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Perhaps someone with more recent experience will answer this. In the interim, call each district's administrative offices to find out. I can tell you that years ago M/SO district did it as follows: you go to the office and get a packet to fill out. Fees and fingerprinting are required. Once everything is completed your name will be voted on by the BOE as a qualified substitute teacher and then you will get calls. I believe our rates here are competitive but I would certainly check with other area districts as well. Good luck with this and with Law School! |
Hamandeggs
Citizen
Username: Hamandeggs
Post Number: 274
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 4, 2006 - 4:58 pm: |
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that's pretty much it. If you want to expand your options, consider private schools, at least while you await the districts' paperwork. They pay a little less (generally) but it's another possibility. |
mb3303
Citizen
Username: Mb3303
Post Number: 150
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 5, 2006 - 7:47 pm: |
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bump. |
buhinc
Citizen
Username: Buhinc
Post Number: 132
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 5, 2006 - 9:41 pm: |
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I subbed for a while and began my teaching certificate. If you contact your local school district they can tell you exactly what you need - fingerprinting and such. Not a complicated process, but they are thorough. You do get called pretty regularly and get paid around 50 bucks a day depending on the school and how long you sub throughout the year. Pay increases as you hit a certain amount of days in the year. It is interesting and rewarding work despite some of the cliche horror stories you might hear.
I subbed in Millburn High and also taught for 6 months at Paramus High school as a permanent sub for my Masters.
Each district, as Wendy says, will differ, but there is not too much difference. Don't go into subbing for the money. Teaching was the hardest job I ever had and I was paid...well... lets just say...not enough. Teachers deserve 6+ figures a year.
Good luck! |
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