Check your pay stubs!

Working in 3 districts, one needs to keep accurate record of where one is working each day. The way I keep record is to record the teacher or school on 2 calendars...a small one I keep in my purse, and the main one in my kitchen.
I received 2 paychecks on one day, and one district left out a day I worked. Got paid for 2 days instead of 3. The good thing is that each day was listed on the stub, AND I had a copy of what I did that day at the school. I think the problem was that I was a "floater." I was in all day for multiple meetings and multiple teachers. Sounds like a nightmare, but I like that kind of day. Especially since I like meeting new classes and students!
So, bottom line...check your paystubs!

Where did the Time Go?

Wow..it's been a while since I've written. No one is reading anyway, but here I go.
Since my sick day, I've been away for a few days w/ family. Now that's a perk of subbing...being able to take a day or two off when needed. Hve worked every day since though! Today, I thought I was a 5th gr. teacher, but when I entered the class, there she was, looking at me wondering what the heck I was doing there! Seems there was a bit of a "sna foo". The sub caller had an email from her, and the teacher put down the wrong date she was to be out on....
Needless to say, I did not leave...hey, I got up early, dressed and got in there....they were NOT going to send me home. So I answered phones, delivered stuff, and worked 3 lunches. Lots of standing and walking. I was pooped! But, I'll get paid regardless....my positive thinking at work!

First Sick Day

In 2 1/2 years, yesterday was the first time I decided at 6:35 to call in sick....I was already showered and dressed, yet sat looking at my oatmeal and coffee, thinking I will throw up if I put any of that in my mouth. Soemthing I ate the previous night? Who knows...I had the runs and major nausea. I knew the day would turn out bad if I went in. So I called the sub caller---leaving a message, and the school---leaving a message. Then back to bed for the morning. No guilt what-so-ever. Staying home with the 24hr. bug was punsihment enough.
So today, all was well, and off I went. Besides having a hunger attack around 2 ish, I fared well. Thanks be to God!

Seasoned Sub, New District

Well, today was my first day subbing in a new district. Left early, thankfully, because there was unexpected traffic along the way! The check in process was sign a half slip of paper w/ my address and who I was subbing for, get the key, then off down the hall- no map, sub book, or sub sheet to fill in and hand in at the end of the day. Even though the school and classroom were different...and schedule, the kids are the same....some interested, some not, most listen, some goof.....the 3rd - 5th grade ages don't change from district to district. Lunch early, and my prep was subbing in another class, but by 2 ish, I was in dire need of coffee or chocolate:) Will remember for day 2 in the same school.
Also, listening to other subs talk about the interview process in school district....1 had an interview (I had applied earlier last month)....so, I am again the low man on the sub totem pole!!!
But, the day was gorgeous, I got out early enough to enjoy a walk with my pup....thinking positively!

Staying Positive in a World of Negativity

First day blogging about the life of a Substitute Teacher! I figure it's one way of getting my frustration out of the job search, especially in NJ. The job forecast is dim, negative, and certainly darn near non-existent. Graduating in 2008 from a great SJ University, I really thought I'd have no trouble finding a job.....then the economy tanked and here I am....substituting for the second year since graduating......

I'd like this blog to be about trials, issues faced by subbing, and welcoming other thoughts in this field of education.