Entries from June 2008 ↓

How to Get a Pay Raise

Substitute teachers in the McCook School District will soon have something to celebrate (and some extra cash to ensure they celebrate in style). The local board of education voted to give substitute teachers a pay raise during their recent meeting. Going forward, every substitute will now receive $100 a day, rather than being paid on a graduating scale from $75 to $95. That was great news for the local teachers because they had not had a raise in over five years.

There is good news for you if you want a pay raise too.

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What Not to Do When a Student Makes a Threat

Substituting for rowdy classes can test the professionalism and patience of many new teachers. Substituting for an in-school suspension coordinator, however, will drive even the most seasoned teacher to the limit. There are many positive ways to handle these types of classes, but Carolyn Jones of Stone Mountain, Georgia, choose none of them.

See what she did, and why you should not imitate her.

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