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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been a sub for three years and only shown a movie once (and it was for a music class and part of the lesson). On the rare occasion that a teacher was out for an emergency, I've always had a lesson plan left for me. On the rare times that wasn't possible, other team members gave me extensive instructions on what to do for the day. I save all of the printed lesson plans in a binder that travels with me - so I always have at the very least a grade-level appropriate plan for the day. So there are subs who put in the work and teachers who expect it. I had to leave a teaching program prior to completing my student teaching (I already had a BA and unrelated MA) so I fall under the uncertified rate. I was under the impression that you need a certificate to be a long term sub. I've considered finishing the credential but at this point it's cost-prohibitive just to sub. MCPS could do more to educate subs or aid them in working towards a full credential or at the very least continuing ed with some kind of pay benefit. I'm sure you'll find candidates without a BA who excel at the job, but I would hope they further tier the pay structure so that those of us who do have a degree will be compensated. All that said, it's definitely something you do because you enjoy it and not for the income.[/quote]

Thank you for your diligence.

May I make a suggestion?

MCPS is helping paraeducators become certified SpED teachers. If you work as a para, you can join a cohort and get certified. Once certified in Special Ed, you are considered qualified to teach any subject.[/quote]

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