On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:25:14 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:


Subs here in CT are required to have a four year degree, have to pass
a teaching methods course and the usual fingerprint checks, etc.

Teacher Aides have to have a two year degree Middle school and up
unless - at the Elementary level it's not required.

With a few exceptions, right?

"Substitute Teaching
Substitute positions are ideal for college students since they offer the
flexibility to accept assignments that do not conflict with your schedule
of classes. You gain the opportunity to network with professionals in the
field of education and learn valuable job skills as you supplement your
income. The current rates of pay for substitute teachers are $62.00 per day
for the first 15 days assigned as a sub teacher with an increase in rate to
$70.00 per day after 15 days of teacher subbing in the district. The hourly
rate for substitute teacher aides is $7.25 and for cafeteria workers is
$8.25. Substitute crossing guards earn $7.25 per hour.

The Connecticut State Department of Educations now issues authorizations
for college students who do not yet hold a Bachelor's degree to serve as
substitute teachers? The request for such authorization must be initiated
by the school district. Windham Public Schools encourages ECSU, UCONN, and
QVCC students, particularly education majors interested in gaining valuable
classroom experience, to pursue this option. To apply for authorization to
work as a substitute teacher, the applicant must complete an ED-174 form,
"Application for Substitute Teacher Authorization for Candidates who have
not completed a Bachelor's degree". The application packet must be returned
to the Personnel Office and must be submitted by the school district on
behalf of the applicant. Processing by the Bureau of Certification takes an
average of 2-6 weeks. In the interim, applicants who are awaiting this
special authorization may serve in the capacity of a substitute teacher
aide. This allows a period of time to observe normal classroom activities
under the direction of a certified teacher prior to accepting an assignment
as a substitute teacher who must assume full charge of a classroom."

http://www.windham.k12.ct.us/DSS_Web...l/Policies.htm

Note that I didn't look very hard to find this.

If a teacher calls in sick, and a sub is needed for that class, is that
one-day sub required to have a four year degree and pass the teaching
course? Or, is it a requirement for a 'long term' sub?

I can see that CT would have a big problem getting subs for teachers who
get sick for a day.
--
John H