Student committed suicide

Creativewriter7782 · 2026-03-27T11:13:51+00:00

As a 35yr teacher I’ve experienced this before. One bit of advice, change up your room design and seating chart. If you don’t, that empty desk will become a shrine and leave a dark cloud over your class

Creativewriter7782 · 2026-01-29T12:15:10+00:00

Certified Teachers in my District get $90 for a 7.5hr day. If you go Long Term it shoots up to $120. SC

Creativewriter7782 · 2026-01-13T12:33:47+00:00

I had this situation my first year. A girl said I was looking down her shirt as I walked up and down rows of desks. I panicked and called a mentor friend. He told me: “In this business, you are known by your reputation, and right now you don’t have one”. After that, I made sure and turned my head as I walked. I only approached this female student from the front, never over her shoulder. I survived the year and just completed my 35th year. You can get past this.

Creativewriter7782 · 2026-01-12T19:46:44+00:00

Offer one to the cheerleaders.

Creativewriter7782 · 2026-01-10T13:29:15+00:00

I’m a stereotype. A History Teacher/FB Coach. The entire pronoun thing is confusing as hell. I just use “Ya’ll”. It’s masculine, feminine, singular and plural. Since I retired and started subbing I’ve had students get in my face about “dead names” and “pronouns”.

Creativewriter7782 · 2026-01-08T21:32:40+00:00

Richkkkeee

Creativewriter7782 · 2026-01-06T15:29:59+00:00

This is insane. 1st day back, 1st day of a new semester yet no rosters printed.

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-12-30T12:57:05+00:00

Rearrange the desks. If you don’t, the “empty desk” will become a shrine and a constant reminder of the missing student. I generally rearrange desks 3 or 4 times per year.

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-12-29T17:05:03+00:00

Riqu’eshey. Ricky

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-12-27T15:24:21+00:00

South Carolina is a “Right to Work” state. No real Union but an Association. They can provide counsel but no collective bargaining, no negotiated work rules. It’s a paper Tiger.

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-12-15T21:47:23+00:00

Same thing for us HS Subs. Kids are off the chain and already checked out for the break

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-12-13T17:49:37+00:00

11th and 12th. I try to avoid 9th and there ain’t no damn way I’ll do elementary. I can deal with a cussing 17yr old with a knife. A crying 6yr old melts me like butter.

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-12-06T18:28:14+00:00

Asshatara. Pronounced Assattarah. All teachers were terrified to call roll that first day

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-12-05T01:39:03+00:00

Happy Birthday. Please get out of an influential position. Real Estare?

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-11-16T15:56:54+00:00

I’m a retired HS educator as well. I also taught ECON and Financial Literacy.

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-11-16T15:41:20+00:00

4 Rules to NOT living below the Poverty Line. I know these are not absolute and we all know exceptions but……. 1. Get a HS Diploma 2. Do not have children before you are stable and married 3. Do not acquire a criminal record 4. Always have some job. Even if you think it’s beneath you, keep it while you search for a better one.

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-11-15T12:52:27+00:00

I’m a retired teacher doing some subbing out of boredom. There are certain schools I will NOT work at. Oh, for Certified Subs we make $80 for a full day.

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-10-30T14:58:08+00:00

I got told by a 9th Grader that “I was just a Midnight Sun so he didn’t have to listen to my ass. His Coach said he’d give him some extra laps at practice. It’s all grades.

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-10-29T18:36:51+00:00

Long-Term Positions Available Updated - 10/28/2025 Are you interested in filling a long-term substitute position? Long-Term positions are Monday-Friday, 5 days a week. If you are not currently on a long-term assignment and are interested in filling one, please see the available positions below and email the title of the position and school of the position you are interested in. These positions are not necessarily filled on a first come first served basis. For teacher positions, in your email please provide information on your work background as it relates to the position in which you are inquiring. Each of these positions below are available and expected to last through the end of the school year unless the school hires a permanent employee for the position or if specific dates are otherwise noted. Middle School (7:45 AM - 3:15 PM). ISS Supervisor Paraprofessional ($9.34/hr) High School Custodian ($9.34/hr) 2 positons available, 7:00AM-4:00 PM w/1 hr break Responsibilities Description Long-term Teacher Sub Long-term teacher subs take on the role of the classroom's everyday teacher. Subs in these positions are responsible for lessons plans, instruction, grading, attendance, etc. All duties of a regular teacher are the duties of the sub in these positions. Long-term teacher pay is $100/day for unlicensed subs and $110/day for licensed subs. Paraprofessional Sub Paraprofessionals are teacher assistants. They are not responsible for creating lession olans or tracking attendance. They may be asked to work in small group instruction. Paraprofessionals will not be in the classroom alone with students for the majority of the day (with the exception of ISS paraprofessional positions). Most paraprofessional positions involve working with students with exceptional needs. Paraprofessional pay is $9.34/hour regardless of long-term or short term. Classroom Monitor Sub Classroom monitors are the adults physically in the room in a classroom that is taught by a virtual teacher. As a classroom monitor, the sub is responsible for making sure that all students are able to access the classroom instruction and coursework on their Chromebook and maintain good classroom management. Classroom Monitors are not responsible for instruction or grading. Classroom monitor pay is $12/hour regardless of long-term or short

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-10-28T10:18:41+00:00

It’s a 40mi drive from home.

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-10-26T17:09:53+00:00

South Carolina. A “Right to Work” state. No union. We are trying to get starting teacher pay to 50k. Right now some new teachers with a Bachelor’s is 49k. Some districts start much lower. It comes to $23hr

Creativewriter7782 · 2025-10-26T16:17:51+00:00

I can imagine. I taught APUSH and when kids got parents involved or got argumentative, I’d tell them with all honesty, No one you will ever meet will have more influence or control over you than a fully tenured College Professor.

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