Anonymous
01/27/2022 16:25
Subject: So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For those who have applied, how long does it take to hear back after submitting initial application?
I did it during my furlough and it took 6 months.
My furlough was over so I only got to sub a few times on my days off.
Yikes! I thought I could jump in and help this semester….
Anyone else? Still taking this long?
Anonymous
01/27/2022 16:23
Subject: So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Anonymous wrote:For those who have applied, how long does it take to hear back after submitting initial application?
I did it during my furlough and it took 6 months.
My furlough was over so I only got to sub a few times on my days off.
Anonymous
01/27/2022 15:52
Subject: So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
For those who have applied, how long does it take to hear back after submitting initial application?
Anonymous
01/05/2022 10:42
Subject: Re:So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am the mom who has tons of credits in Math. I feel I can teach if I want to because I have tutored my kids (and their friends) for years now in almost all subjects from K-12 (except French). I am actually pretty good in teaching kids who find Math hard. Lets see.
So do it! But know that working in a classroom of 30 kids of varying levels of math and behavior is very different than 1-1 or a small group.
This. I'm a para. I have the education to be a teacher (or so they keep telling me - just get the praxis!), but I prefer the smaller group work.
Teachers have to write, produce, and direct a solo show for an audience of 20 to 30 very different kids, of differing levels and abilities. Keep their attention and deftly handle distractions. Improv when things get away from the script.
And it's a new show, every single day. With minimal resources and bloodthirsty critics hiding in every corner.
No thanks.
Anonymous
01/05/2022 09:53
Subject: Re:So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am the mom who has tons of credits in Math. I feel I can teach if I want to because I have tutored my kids (and their friends) for years now in almost all subjects from K-12 (except French). I am actually pretty good in teaching kids who find Math hard. Lets see.
So do it! But know that working in a classroom of 30 kids of varying levels of math and behavior is very different than 1-1 or a small group.
I also have lots of math credits, tutored undergrads and help my HS DD with math, but I know I can’t teach a class of 20 kids. Teaching is so much more than having knowledge of the subject matter. Classroom management, delivery the information to so different students with different learning styles understand etc. is no joke. I can be a warm body but actually teaching, no thanks.
Is MCPS managed the amount of children in a classroom and actually disciplined students so they don’t disrupt the classes -they may actually have more people willing to do the job.
MCPS can only manage the amount of kids in a classroom to the level of the amount of space they have and teachers available. They don’t have the luxury of just deciding they only want a certain amount of kids at a given school. Sure discipline could be improved, but behavior starts at home. Some of your neighbor’s kids are actually obnoxious when not in their parents presence(some when in their presence). And added bonus, MCPS can’t just kick out every kid who doesn’t have model behavior, nor can they just move them to a separate classroom. Nor can they just schedule special needs services without documentation and plans because these things cost money.
If you’re not going to fix the problem that don’t complain about the problem
I’m not complaining. That would be the poster commenting on what MCPS needs to manage better. DCUM is full of complainers who see issues have only have one lane instead of the multi lane bridge they really are.
Anonymous
01/05/2022 08:24
Subject: Re:So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am the mom who has tons of credits in Math. I feel I can teach if I want to because I have tutored my kids (and their friends) for years now in almost all subjects from K-12 (except French). I am actually pretty good in teaching kids who find Math hard. Lets see.
So do it! But know that working in a classroom of 30 kids of varying levels of math and behavior is very different than 1-1 or a small group.
I also have lots of math credits, tutored undergrads and help my HS DD with math, but I know I can’t teach a class of 20 kids. Teaching is so much more than having knowledge of the subject matter. Classroom management, delivery the information to so different students with different learning styles understand etc. is no joke. I can be a warm body but actually teaching, no thanks.
Is MCPS managed the amount of children in a classroom and actually disciplined students so they don’t disrupt the classes -they may actually have more people willing to do the job.
MCPS can only manage the amount of kids in a classroom to the level of the amount of space they have and teachers available. They don’t have the luxury of just deciding they only want a certain amount of kids at a given school. Sure discipline could be improved, but behavior starts at home. Some of your neighbor’s kids are actually obnoxious when not in their parents presence(some when in their presence). And added bonus, MCPS can’t just kick out every kid who doesn’t have model behavior, nor can they just move them to a separate classroom. Nor can they just schedule special needs services without documentation and plans because these things cost money.
If you’re not going to fix the problem that don’t complain about the problem
Anonymous
01/05/2022 08:23
Subject: Re:So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am the mom who has tons of credits in Math. I feel I can teach if I want to because I have tutored my kids (and their friends) for years now in almost all subjects from K-12 (except French). I am actually pretty good in teaching kids who find Math hard. Lets see.
So do it! But know that working in a classroom of 30 kids of varying levels of math and behavior is very different than 1-1 or a small group.
I also have lots of math credits, tutored undergrads and help my HS DD with math, but I know I can’t teach a class of 20 kids. Teaching is so much more than having knowledge of the subject matter. Classroom management, delivery the information to so different students with different learning styles understand etc. is no joke. I can be a warm body but actually teaching, no thanks.
Is MCPS managed the amount of children in a classroom and actually disciplined students so they don’t disrupt the classes -they may actually have more people willing to do the job.
MCPS can only manage the amount of kids in a classroom to the level of the amount of space they have and teachers available. They don’t have the luxury of just deciding they only want a certain amount of kids at a given school. Sure discipline could be improved, but behavior starts at home. Some of your neighbor’s kids are actually obnoxious when not in their parents presence(some when in their presence). And added bonus, MCPS can’t just kick out every kid who doesn’t have model behavior, nor can they just move them to a separate classroom. Nor can they just schedule special needs services without documentation and plans because these things cost money.
Anonymous
01/05/2022 07:41
Subject: Re:So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am the mom who has tons of credits in Math. I feel I can teach if I want to because I have tutored my kids (and their friends) for years now in almost all subjects from K-12 (except French). I am actually pretty good in teaching kids who find Math hard. Lets see.
So do it! But know that working in a classroom of 30 kids of varying levels of math and behavior is very different than 1-1 or a small group.
I also have lots of math credits, tutored undergrads and help my HS DD with math, but I know I can’t teach a class of 20 kids. Teaching is so much more than having knowledge of the subject matter. Classroom management, delivery the information to so different students with different learning styles understand etc. is no joke. I can be a warm body but actually teaching, no thanks.
Is MCPS managed the amount of children in a classroom and actually disciplined students so they don’t disrupt the classes -they may actually have more people willing to do the job.
Anonymous
01/05/2022 07:39
Subject: Re:So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am the mom who has tons of credits in Math. I feel I can teach if I want to because I have tutored my kids (and their friends) for years now in almost all subjects from K-12 (except French). I am actually pretty good in teaching kids who find Math hard. Lets see.
So do it! But know that working in a classroom of 30 kids of varying levels of math and behavior is very different than 1-1 or a small group.
I also have lots of math credits, tutored undergrads and help my HS DD with math, but I know I can’t teach a class of 20 kids. Teaching is so much more than having knowledge of the subject matter. Classroom management, delivery the information to so different students with different learning styles understand etc. is no joke. I can be a warm body but actually teaching, no thanks.
Anonymous
01/05/2022 07:35
Subject: Re:So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Two months agao, I submitted an application to be a substitute teacher, completed the online background check, training, etc. but I haven't heard anything. How should I follow-up?
I love how no one replies to this poster, who really tried
I am here for one to volunteer to pay higher taxes to raise sub wages to $50/ hr.
I propose we also get rid of half the central office, since no one is actually doing anything there (like processing applications). Then outsource it to a county where median pay is half ours.
Contact the HR department and ask about the status of your application.
Anonymous
01/05/2022 07:19
Subject: So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Already have a job that keeps me busy all day, nights, and weekends, but with good pay!
Anonymous
01/05/2022 07:17
Subject: Re:So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am the mom who has tons of credits in Math. I feel I can teach if I want to because I have tutored my kids (and their friends) for years now in almost all subjects from K-12 (except French). I am actually pretty good in teaching kids who find Math hard. Lets see.
So do it! But know that working in a classroom of 30 kids of varying levels of math and behavior is very different than 1-1 or a small group.
This is making me think maybe parents like the above could be a good virtual resource. For the virtual academy or for kids/classes in quarantine.
Anonymous
01/05/2022 06:05
Subject: Re:So any of you want to sign up to be mcps substitute teachers
Anonymous wrote:I am the mom who has tons of credits in Math. I feel I can teach if I want to because I have tutored my kids (and their friends) for years now in almost all subjects from K-12 (except French). I am actually pretty good in teaching kids who find Math hard. Lets see.
So do it! But know that working in a classroom of 30 kids of varying levels of math and behavior is very different than 1-1 or a small group.