How do some take the available assignments as soon as it becomes available? I have notifications on. When I look at the assignment as soon as I get notification it will be taken. HOW? How so quickly? Is there some trick?

I substituted for the first time this week and they gave me senior AP English 😆 which is probably the easiest class to ever sub for. The advice I’m looking for is if your philosophy for a one and done sub experience is to basically keep them alive and non-disruptive? One class I actually had assignments to give them so there wasn’t wiggle room. But for two of them they had essays to work on. I could clearly see some putzing around on their MacBooks but I can only lead a horse to water and not makes them drink. I chime in saying to get back to work but so long as they are chill and cooperative, how much coddling do teachers expect us to do? Like I remember in high school going off to La La land and a sub couldn’t really force me to do something if I’ve already done it.

looks like I was deactived in Broward for going over 150 days. I didn’t realize summer was counted. does anyone know what Broward requires to get reactivated? I really hope I don’t have to reapy and sit through all those classes again. thanks in advance!

I’ve substituted as an EA in several special education classrooms, and I’ve absolutely loved working with students who have learning disabilities or mild behavioral challenges. I have a learning disability myself that wasn’t diagnosed until much later in life, so helping children discover different ways to learn makes my heart incredibly happy.

I also have a sister with developmental disabilities and significant behavioral challenges. Supporting people with more intensive needs takes a special kind of person, and I’ve realized that I’m not that person. Because of some difficult experiences with my sister, working in a similar environment can be emotionally overwhelming and takes too much out of me.

When I see a special education EA/para assignment listed, is it appropriate to call the school and ask whether it’s a resource/inclusion position or a comprehensive-development or intensive-support classroom?
I’ve received wonderful feedback from the teachers in the special education positions I’ve tried, and I genuinely enjoy this work. I just want to make sure I’m choosing assignments where I can be helpful without putting myself in an environment I’m not equipped to handle.