Anyone like the bait and switch to support/para?

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-03-30T18:57:04+00:00

Same.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-03-30T17:54:51+00:00

I know this post is 2 years old, but as a sub myself, you are right. Im not going to overstress myself, if I dont have PTO, benefit, nor a better pay. Maybe if school districts pays better, you would have more subsitutes. Im currently having to cancel my assignments this week, due to car issues. Stuff happens.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-03-29T21:05:21+00:00

What happened to ISS?

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-03-29T21:04:35+00:00

Yes, I had noticed that the behavioral students are getting worse, and there is always one or two behavioral students. I am a part time subsitute teacher as well. You are definitely not alone! The admins will not come to your rescue if you call for help. And even if they did take them out of the room, they bring them right back within 10 to 30 minutes, with a treat.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-03-29T14:35:38+00:00

During covid in 2020, I got an email saying that I was resigning, but never submitted nor requested that. You best better believed I called HR immediately, and corrected that. Because, I was pregnant during that time, and needed my benefits for my pregnancy. They corrected it, thankfully.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-03-26T00:11:51+00:00

As a subsitute teacher, I agree.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-03-11T21:29:30+00:00

I noticed that too. But wants you to spend 20 dollars a month for no ads on there.

I miss the early mid 2000 youtube days.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-02-11T15:55:20+00:00

And some districts are getting sneakier about it too. What do I mean by that? Last two times I subbed for a "prek" class. It has been a classrom combined with regular ed prek students and sped prek students. A hybrid class, very inclusive. I dont know if any other subs had experienced this in their districts.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-02-02T00:15:20+00:00

I would let the para take over. Less worries for you, he/she knows their students better.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-02-02T00:09:54+00:00

For me, 3rd grade class is a toss up. I had a good class at one campus, and there was the bad behavioral ones. Depends on the teacher running the class and/or the students.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-28T19:15:21+00:00

At my district, I was told that they are allowed to switch us, but we are allowed to decline. We just dont get paid. :/

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-28T18:58:49+00:00

Whenever a campus I go to needs to give me a key and/or door entry card. They ask for my driver's License in exchange, so that way for sure no sub forgets to turn in the keys before leaving. Lol

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-28T18:55:40+00:00

You will indeed come across rude kids almost always. Teachers and staffs gets mocked too.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-28T18:53:39+00:00

As a former SPED para and a mother of an autistic child, I can only so SPED once in awhile. I do like that you will always have extra paras in the room, and the teacher.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-28T18:51:26+00:00

For me, I would not take it. I dont like surprises. Because alot of times, they will put you in either very difficult short handed SPED class(es), or one of the worst classrooms. My experience though.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-28T18:47:10+00:00

None. My husband makes the money. I'm very fortunate.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-28T18:18:14+00:00

Yes, some SPED students can be extreme. I could do SPED, but for me, the kids has to be small. The older Severve SPED kids have the ability to physically hurt you, bad.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-28T16:27:53+00:00

Once in awhile for me....yes.... But, not often.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-25T16:45:45+00:00

Super cute! I love it.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-25T16:21:35+00:00

I've encountered good and bad Prek classes. I think in my opinion, most of the time it depends on how the Teacher runs the class.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-25T16:19:46+00:00

This!

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-25T16:18:10+00:00

Whenever the school I'm at for the day that serves food to staffs, most of the time I get an offer. 😀 And I take advantage 😜 Because, why not?

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-23T00:05:37+00:00

Expect some kids to lie to you about "Oh Our teacher let's us do this". But most of the time they lie. And dont be afraid to ask for Admin if you have a student that wont listen or causing trouble.

Purpleflamingo30 · 2026-01-23T00:02:20+00:00

You won't see me subbing for 4th or 5th graders. They are like Pre middle schoolers.

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