Resources for Current Substitutes

**2009-2010**

Substitute Teacher Orientations

Friday, August 7, 8:00-12:45 PM, Southwest High School

Monday, August 17, 4:00-7:30 PM in Room E111, District Office

Monday, November 2, 4:15-6:30 PM , District Office

Tuesday, March 30, 4:15-6:30 PM, District Office ______________________________________

Reactivation

• If you are a current substitute teacher looking reactivate your file for the upcoming school year, you can find the reactivation form on the HR applications page.

SubFinder

• Login to SubFinder
• Subfinder FAQ
• Subfinder Instructions
  • Subfinder Phone Instructions - for subs (pdf)
  • Subfinder Web Instructions - for subs (pdf)

Handbooks

• 2008-2009 Substitute Handbook
• 2008-2009 New Information Packet

School information and maps for substitutes

• Tour de LPS (maps, school info, etc)
  LPS login and password required to download the 'Tour de LPS' document
• Basic address, phone and maps on web site

District News

District news and important resources for staff can be found on the LPS Staff Center. Included here are links to the Information Center for Employees (ICE), Docushare, Staff Directory, Web Mail, Web Calendar and more.

Cohort leaders

• Important Dates

Forms

• Report to administrator by substitute teacher
• Substitute teacher evaluation
• Sub Note (elementary)
• Sub Note (secondary)

Other Sites/Resources

• LPS Staff Development
• Nebraska Department of Education
• STEDI Newsletter

 

Becoming an LPS Substitute

Application

• Form available on application page
• You will need to complete the Gallup insight application

Local substitutes

Local substitutes are subs with a college degree but no certificate or students in their senior year. Application, orientation dates and pay rates here.

Please Note: If you are currently an LPS employee and are resigning at less than 59 1/2 years of age and are eligible for the district's non-elective 403(b) plan, you will not be eligible to be a substitute teacher for at least 180 days following your severance.

 

 

 

SubSuggestions

A Substitute Teacher E-Newsletter from STEDI.org -- July 2009

Teaching Expectations

One day a student raised her hand and offered an answer to a question I had posed to the class, she was a shy student, she didn't participate in discussions very often, therefore I was excited to call on her. The answer she gave, however, was wrong, but given with much sincerity. It was then that I started to wonder how I could help her understand the right answer without destroying her desire to answer a question again.

I found that Dr. Glenn Latham, a behavioral scientist from Utah State University, provided answers for my difficult situation. He says to not dwell on the failure of the student, but rather immediately pose the same question to another student, maybe one whom you know is familiar with the answer. After the question has been answered correctly, come back to the original student and ask the question again allowing her to echo the correct response. Dr. Latham maintains that by doing this you will create a successful experience for the student.

I found that making this skill feel natural takes a lot of practice, but once it is second nature, it will be a helpful strategy for you, just as it was for me.

Educators need to learn what behavioral research is available and trust it as the best option for handling classroom problems, instead of just relying on what seems like a good idea at the time.

- Jessica Smith, Substitute Trainer

 

 

 

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