Any substitute teachers here?

missingjason

I was told this weekend that I should look into being a substitute teacher as a way to make some money.  I was wondering what the requirements are (degree, experience, etc.).  I have an AA in Psychology, but I didn't know if that was enough.  Is anyone a subsitute teacher or a teacher that would know what I would need to do?  TIA!

living_insanity

I subbed for Dublin and Westerville.  I had a wonderful experience.  I did have background tests and TB tests.  The district you apply with can apply for you to get a short term substitute teaching license.  With Westerville they had an online sub system which you could choose your jobs!  It was really easy and I worked just about every day. 

Mrs*Pink

I believe any degree will work, and you're just paid on a scale that corresponds with the degree you have.  I have a friend that does it and always recommends it for people in between jobs.

JamiandRyan

For Westerville and Worthington (unless they have changed in the last 2 years) you need a bachelor's degree in Education OR a bachelor's in anything with an Ohio Substitute license. They do not have different pay scales for different degrees (at least, to my knowledge). HTH!

buckeyebAb

I sub for Columbus Public.  To be a sub,you have to have a bachelors degree (in anything) and a substitute license (if you do not have a teaching degree).

I enjoy subbing, but since I'm really looking for a full-time teaching position, it's also frustrating for me to go into classrooms  of teachers that make me think, "why are you even a teacher?!"

I would start by calling around to the districts that you are thinking of subbing for and asking to speak to thier substitute office and get their policy for signing up.  Some districts fill up thier sublists quickly (think the more "popular" districts like Dublin, Worhtington, etc.) or at least can't promise you jobs that often because they have so many people on their lists.  However, if you are up for it, CPS is always in need of good subs.