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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]zero chance you will want to teach after subbing. sub plans are babysitting with no interaction or relationships with students.
-hs teacher[/quote]
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.[/quote]

A sub should not be teaching things not in the sub plans. They don’t know the kids, the standards, etc. when subs don’t follow the plan, I never use them again and report them to the main office.[/quote]

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There is a process to bar subs from schools if they do not follow professional standards, one of which is following the teacher's sub plans. This happens occasionally at my HS.[/quote]
If the plans are effectively babysitting and not teaching anything, don't expect a sub to bend to your will. Subs are there not because of the money, but because they are interested in teaching something that will help the children. In fact, if the teacher's plan does not set expectations for a sub to at least attempt to teach/help kids, it is unprofessional and says more about the teacher than the sub. Keep in mind that a significant number of subs may actually have better content knowledge than the teacher, and they are there either to test waters for teaching, or to genuinely help out in their local schools.[/quote]

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