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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]$14.23 short term.
$20 long term

https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/pdf/FY18-substitute-and-homebound-rates.pdf[/quote] I pay a sitter $15/hour.  $20 is not enough for a classroom. Not if you want someone experienced and professional.[/quote]

Isn't it crazy?
I'm a former teacher (14 years ago before I worked in a different industry) and I now accept sub jobs at my kids' school mostly because they need the qualified subs and there always seems to be 5-8 teachers out every single day. But my DH and I joke that I make less per hour than the HS babysitter we hire on date night! I do it because they need it and the hours work for me and our family! Honestly, it's convenient to my otherwise-SAH life and I can say no when I need to stay home with a sick kid or go to a doctor's appoint, etc. But it really is pathetic what passes as acceptable pay.

And there are NEVER enough subs! 
I went to the mandatory FCPS orientation for new subs (they hold two a month) and even though there were about 45 new hires at my one session alone, they allow you to designate which school you will accept jobs from, so it's just not enough people.

Principal really is telling the truth! If they can't find someone willing to do it, then it's a no go! (And keep in mind that the $20/hour paid to a long-term sub is because she/he has to do all the lesson planning and grading! And that takes up all your nights and weekends! Nope!)

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