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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Something really needs to be done. Not including tomorrow, there are 750 substitute jobs available in APS, and most tend to be put in on short notice. So these are just the ones that teachers put in, in advance. I can't imagine how many openings there will be after this year when more teachers leave. [/quote]
Is this for the remainder of the year?[/quote]

Yes, but again it only includes planned absences. There are, on average, 100 vacant spots every single day. More on Mondays and Fridays, as most sub requests are put in 1-2 days ahead of the need. [/quote]
I know the sub shortage is a problem but I think it’s a bit misleading to look at things far in advance. Lots of people sub because it allows you to pick up jobs last-minute when you can/want to work. [/quote]

It is misleading, because 750 is an incredibly low number. There are 35 vacancies for Monday right now, but by midnight Sunday night it'll be more like 135. That does not include vacancies for full time/part time positions. Support staff are the ones that have to fill in, and many teachers have to "sub" on their planning periods. And the cycle of exhaustion continues.

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