Anonymous
09/10/2025 19:47
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:As an admin I fielded several calls so far from subs wanting information on how to become a site sub -- which technically no longer exist. I also get some subs coming to me at the end of the day wanting to know if there are any other jobs in Red Rover for my school that I can assign to them because jobs are so few right now. I tell them to keep coming back when they can and develop relationships with the teachers they sub for and when jobs come up they will be on that teachers 'go to' list for preferred classroom coverage. Personally, I love having so many subs looking for jobs becuase I don't have to scramble in the morning when a teacher calls out and now I need to beg another teacher to cover their class. I do agree, however, that it will be interesting if FCPS keeps the minimum day requirement for subs to remain subs -- there are 7,000 registered substitutes in Red Rover right now...
I used to work as a sub, when did they changed from Smart-line
They switched from SmartFind to Red Rover during the ‘23-‘24 SY.
Anonymous
09/10/2025 19:02
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:I’m sure long term sub jobs have turned into permanent positions while they help you get licensed
This is not a common occurrence.
Anonymous
09/10/2025 14:41
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Welcome to FCPS- English,
Optional!
Seems to be optional among the actual teachers, too. Especially at the high school level. Ridiculous.
My daughter said she has difficulty understanding her pre-calculus teacher this year.
Tell her to get used to it. She will find the same issues in College for Science, Math and IT.
No different than attending Thomas Jefferson high school.
Anonymous
09/10/2025 11:42
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Welcome to FCPS- English,
Optional!
Seems to be optional among the actual teachers, too. Especially at the high school level. Ridiculous.
My daughter said she has difficulty understanding her pre-calculus teacher this year.
Anonymous
09/10/2025 11:41
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:As an admin I fielded several calls so far from subs wanting information on how to become a site sub -- which technically no longer exist. I also get some subs coming to me at the end of the day wanting to know if there are any other jobs in Red Rover for my school that I can assign to them because jobs are so few right now. I tell them to keep coming back when they can and develop relationships with the teachers they sub for and when jobs come up they will be on that teachers 'go to' list for preferred classroom coverage. Personally, I love having so many subs looking for jobs becuase I don't have to scramble in the morning when a teacher calls out and now I need to beg another teacher to cover their class. I do agree, however, that it will be interesting if FCPS keeps the minimum day requirement for subs to remain subs -- there are 7,000 registered substitutes in Red Rover right now...
I used to work as a sub, when did they changed from Smart-line
Anonymous
09/10/2025 10:19
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Welcome to FCPS- English,
Optional!
I can safely assume you do not have kids in College. Lots of professors, PhDs, have very thick accents.
Yes, I know it is different, but what do you expect when the county pays $15hr? A babysitter charges more!
College professors are completely different category. Those are educated people that speak great English with an accent. They very likely studied in US or did research in English. We’re talking about people limited English in K-12, where kids are learning the basics and need clear instructions.
DP. I agree with you, except that many foreign-born college profs do not "speak great English". There are plenty of forums where students discuss various professors and having a thick, unintelligible accent is one of the biggest issues.
But again, college is completely different. Those are young adults with critical thinking skills and they have access to books and other online resources. Not like a 5th grader that relies on classroom instructions because that is the only information he’s getting. The lack of textbooks in schools is just unbelievable. Schoology with all its “resources” is pure garbage. I know it is off topic, but I just can’t stand this. FCPS is knee deep in issues nobody wants them to be (bathrooms and lawsuits against the government, what?) instead of focusing on what they are being paid for.
Regardless, FCPS, please stop clearing all these people to be substitutes. You’re not helping the system. People will be fed up with the fact they cannot get a decent assignment and will leave as soon as something better opens up. Just wait 6 months and you will see the mass exodus.
Anonymous
09/09/2025 20:45
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Welcome to FCPS- English,
Optional!
I can safely assume you do not have kids in College. Lots of professors, PhDs, have very thick accents.
Yes, I know it is different, but what do you expect when the county pays $15hr? A babysitter charges more!
College professors are completely different category. Those are educated people that speak great English with an accent. They very likely studied in US or did research in English. We’re talking about people limited English in K-12, where kids are learning the basics and need clear instructions.
DP. I agree with you, except that many foreign-born college profs do not "speak great English". There are plenty of forums where students discuss various professors and having a thick, unintelligible accent is one of the biggest issues.
Anonymous
09/09/2025 20:44
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Welcome to FCPS- English,
Optional!
I can safely assume you do not have kids in College. Lots of professors, PhDs, have very thick accents.
Yes, I know it is different, but what do you expect when the county pays $15hr? A babysitter charges more!
DP. I have three kids in college and yes, lots of profs have heavy accents - some virtually unintelligible. However, that should also not be happening at any level of schooling. Students, regardless of their age, should be able to understand their teachers.
Anonymous
09/09/2025 16:01
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Welcome to FCPS- English,
Optional!
I can safely assume you do not have kids in College. Lots of professors, PhDs, have very thick accents.
Yes, I know it is different, but what do you expect when the county pays $15hr? A babysitter charges more!
College professors are completely different category. Those are educated people that speak great English with an accent. They very likely studied in US or did research in English. We’re talking about people limited English in K-12, where kids are learning the basics and need clear instructions.
Anonymous
09/09/2025 11:35
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Welcome to FCPS- English,
Optional!
I can safely assume you do not have kids in College. Lots of professors, PhDs, have very thick accents.
Yes, I know it is different, but what do you expect when the county pays $15hr? A babysitter charges more!
To be fair, they pay a regular sub rate of $21.22/hr.
Yep.
Anonymous
09/09/2025 11:34
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Welcome to FCPS- English,
Optional!
I can safely assume you do not have kids in College. Lots of professors, PhDs, have very thick accents.
What does this statement have to do with anything? Proper instruction should be given clearly and in a manner that can be understood. If you’re trying guess what a teacher is trying to say in a classroom or instruction setting that’s not very conducive to learning is it?
Go ahead, start with the annoying xenophobe and “you’re a racist” attacks…
Anonymous
09/09/2025 10:54
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Welcome to FCPS- English,
Optional!
I can safely assume you do not have kids in College. Lots of professors, PhDs, have very thick accents.
Yes, I know it is different, but what do you expect when the county pays $15hr? A babysitter charges more!
To be fair, they pay a regular sub rate of $21.22/hr.
Anonymous
09/09/2025 09:59
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
Anonymous wrote:Welcome to FCPS- English,
Optional!
I can safely assume you do not have kids in College. Lots of professors, PhDs, have very thick accents.
Yes, I know it is different, but what do you expect when the county pays $15hr? A babysitter charges more!
Anonymous
09/09/2025 09:53
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
As an admin I fielded several calls so far from subs wanting information on how to become a site sub -- which technically no longer exist. I also get some subs coming to me at the end of the day wanting to know if there are any other jobs in Red Rover for my school that I can assign to them because jobs are so few right now. I tell them to keep coming back when they can and develop relationships with the teachers they sub for and when jobs come up they will be on that teachers 'go to' list for preferred classroom coverage. Personally, I love having so many subs looking for jobs becuase I don't have to scramble in the morning when a teacher calls out and now I need to beg another teacher to cover their class. I do agree, however, that it will be interesting if FCPS keeps the minimum day requirement for subs to remain subs -- there are 7,000 registered substitutes in Red Rover right now...
Anonymous
09/09/2025 08:47
Subject: Is substitute teaching like uber?
I’m sure long term sub jobs have turned into permanent positions while they help you get licensed