Superintendent’s take: how to plan for PTO and sick days
See tips from a New Jersey superintendent on how schools can stay one step ahead of holiday and flu season teacher absences.
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How substitute teaching is helping me become a full time teacher
Roselle Baldovino began her substitute teaching career about one year ago with the hopes of using it as a springboard to become a full time teacher. Throughout her time in the classroom she’s fallen in love with the journey. So many things to love There are so many things I love about substitute teaching: the…
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The anatomy of a successful substitute request
When your full-time teachers take leave, whether planned or unplanned, it’s crucial to fill their spots with qualified and knowledgeable substitute teachers. Swing makes it easy to find such subs, but in order to secure classroom coverage, there are steps schools can take to make their sub assignments as attractive as possible. Here are some…
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Become a substitute teacher in Texas: the complete guide
If you live in Texas — or are relocating there — and are looking for an opportunity to enjoy flexible, meaningful work in your community, perhaps you should apply to be a substitute teacher. There are so many reasons to become a substitute teacher, whether it’s a temporary transition, a life-long career path, or somewhere…
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Superintendent’s take: How to improve your sub fill-rate
Superintendent Marilyn Shepherd shares five ways school districts can improve their substitute teacher fill-rate.
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How to start substitute teaching
Get information on substitute teaching, including why to become a sub, how to become a sub, and how to succeed.
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How to manage unfilled teacher vacancies with long-term subs
More than a quarter of teachers miss 10 or more school days annually. These chronic absences negatively impact student learning, resulting in disengagement and a decrease in test scores. Teacher absences are an inevitable part of the school year. Despite the frequency, schools are often left dealing with these absences last minute. Luckily, it doesn’t…
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How to recruit the best substitute teachers
Even in the midst of a substitute teacher shortage, there are a number of ways to recruit substitute teachers. There are many recruiting methods to consider, like partnering with credentialing schools or alternative-route certification programs, getting creative on social media, and holding in-person hiring events. Here are five concrete actions you can take to level-up…
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Basics of classroom management [Webinar]
Explore classroom management strategies for new teachers in this on-demand webinar.
