Sub Pool Best Practices
Best practices for finding and supporting substitute teachers, including how to improve your fill-rate and and increasing the quality and breadth of your sub pool.
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7 qualities the best substitutes look for in a school
5-minute listen While substitute teachers get to repeatedly practice the art of the first impression, schools have fewer opportunities to ‘wow’ new subs. Substitutes gather valuable information during their time at your school; they learn about the school’s culture through…
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How schools can foster inclusivity to attract substitute teachers
Graduate of San Jose State University, Paul Teogalbo has been a substitute teacher with Swing since September 2022 in Sacramento, CA. Before he earned his CTC credential in 2023, Paul taught as a paraprofessional for eight years, working with students…
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The benefits of outsourcing your substitute pool
Schools should consider these 6 qualities when evaluating substitute teacher staffing agencies.
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What qualities do great substitute teachers share?
Whether they are aspiring teachers, talented members of the community, or veteran subs, great substitute teachers will share distinct qualities that help them quickly integrate into a new school and connect with students. When building your sub pool, look for…
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How to maintain your substitute pool over the summer
After spending the school year nurturing your sub pool, it’s important to figure out how to best maintain those efforts once classes are out of session for the summer. While the demand for substitute teachers typically decreases over the summer…
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How to create a substitute ecosystem
From schools, to districts, to staffing agencies, the impact from the substitute teacher shortage is widespread. With everyone scrambling to find the best way to cover teacher absences, we’re here to guide you through the process of building an ecosystem…
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