Substituting in FCPS

[Anonymous]

I've already googled, watched the video, and filled out the application, etc. I was hoping to get some feedback from those who have actually subbed in FCPS. A TB screen/test is required, but they don't give any further detail. I assume it's the skin prick TB test, not a blood test?

Once you have onboarded, is there a way to set the days you're available and the schools at which you will sub? TIA.

[Anonymous]

I don’t know about the TB test details, but yes, you can set the schools you are willing to work in and what days you are available.

[Anonymous]

It's the skin prick TB test. You can get it done at any Minute Clinic or doc in the box place. Once you're onboarded, you can go online and set the days, locations, and subjects you're available.

[Anonymous]

Hi OP-
Thank you so much for signing up to be a substitute. We need them! What part of the county do you live in?

-an ES principal

[Anonymous]

As a teacher, I just want to say thank you. Boy do we need you.

[Anonymous]

I give it until Christmas before you run for the hills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I give it until Christmas before you run for the hills.

OP here. I've thought about switching careers to become a teacher, but thought it would probably be smarter to see how subbing goes first. You may be right - but I hope not!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I give it until Christmas before you run for the hills.

OP here. I've thought about switching careers to become a teacher, but thought it would probably be smarter to see how subbing goes first. You may be right - but I hope not!

DP, I am a teacher who subbed way back when. I think subbing is in many ways more difficult than teaching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I give it until Christmas before you run for the hills.

OP here. I've thought about switching careers to become a teacher, but thought it would probably be smarter to see how subbing goes first. You may be right - but I hope not!

What grade are you thinking you want to teach, op? Have you thought of working as an IA for a year to see what you think? It may give you more insight than subbing. Thanks for applying to work as a sub. I hope you get into a good school and have a good experience with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I give it until Christmas before you run for the hills.

OP here. I've thought about switching careers to become a teacher, but thought it would probably be smarter to see how subbing goes first. You may be right - but I hope not!

What grade are you thinking you want to teach, op? Have you thought of working as an IA for a year to see what you think? It may give you more insight than subbing. Thanks for applying to work as a sub. I hope you get into a good school and have a good experience with it.

If you're interested in being an IA you should sub first at the schools you might want to work at to see what it's like. Also, subs can often parlay themselves into an IA job if they are interested since admin knows them.

[Anonymous]

zero chance you will want to teach after subbing. sub plans are babysitting with no interaction or relationships with students.
-hs teacher

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:zero chance you will want to teach after subbing. sub plans are babysitting with no interaction or relationships with students.
-hs teacher

I disagree. Subbing is a common way people get their feet wet with teaching. Students in education program regularly sub and then go on to teach. Sure, it doesn't give you a true experience, but people have the capacity to imagine how the role would be different if they had the capacity to design lessons and build relationships with students. Subbing just gets them in the school to watch a bit to see if they think they can handle it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:zero chance you will want to teach after subbing. sub plans are babysitting with no interaction or relationships with students.
-hs teacher

A good sub who knows their subject won't just babysit, even if the notes effectively say that. As a sub they'll have the freedom to teach anything they want while subbing. They could teach beyond the curriculum if they perceive the kids can handle it, all without worrying about admin stuff or getting terminated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:zero chance you will want to teach after subbing. sub plans are babysitting with no interaction or relationships with students.
-hs teacher

A good sub who knows their subject won't just babysit, even if the notes effectively say that. As a sub they'll have the freedom to teach anything they want while subbing. They could teach beyond the curriculum if they perceive the kids can handle it, all without worrying about admin stuff or getting terminated.

I'm an ES teacher and we have some recently retired teachers who have started subbing. They say they enjoy it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:zero chance you will want to teach after subbing. sub plans are babysitting with no interaction or relationships with students.
-hs teacher

A good sub who knows their subject won't just babysit, even if the notes effectively say that. As a sub they'll have the freedom to teach anything they want while subbing. They could teach beyond the curriculum if they perceive the kids can handle it, all without worrying about admin stuff or getting terminated.

I'm an ES teacher and we have some recently retired teachers who have started subbing. They say they enjoy it.

Well that’s because they know what they are doing. A sub that hasn’t taken any classes to know how to run a classroom might be just completely lost. I recently subbed a class because teacher had to leave last minute…I had to really improvise when it came to behavior management in the classroom because I wasn’t sure what exactly I was to do. Perhaps a training for new subs would be helpful