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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not requirement for the job though. Have you ever subbed or applied to be a sub? It is basically a gloried babysitter position. It is so that legally they can say an adult was in the room with the kids. You will rarely get a "qualified" sub for what they are paid so relax. Must be a relatively new teacher.
 [quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you have specific concerns beyond their age?[/quote]
Virtually no classroom management skills. A yeller. Wording is gray area offensive. 
Can’t hear/understand what is being said.
Confusion in following sub plans so switched from the plan to whatever students can do independently from a textbook
Refusal to use things that are now basic classroom technology like smart board or Chromebook.
Couldn’t keep up with classes when exiting room for fire drill and assembly leaving children unattended.
Doesn’t check email so information is not received or provided back.[/quote][/quote]

I’ve taught for MCPS for 15 years and for four years before that elsewhere so I don’t think I qualify anymore as relatively new. I was also a sub for NCPS for 18 months before I earned my certification in MD so I feel pretty well acquainted with the challenges subs face. Nonetheless, for a long term job of 6-8 weeks with probable renewal at least once, something more than a glorified babysitter is needed. I saw most of these children make big gains in skills and confidence last year. I hate what is happening to them both academically and emotionally.[/quote]

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