Thread: When to apply as a sub?

I believe any admin would understand if you took a full time position after agreeing to sub. It really depends on the contractual obligation of accepting the sub position. No contract, no obligation. Getting a job is frustrating at best. If in the same position I would keep trying to find a full time position, but apply for sub positions too.

I subbed for a couple of years while I was working on my certification. Most districts are always in need of reliable subs. I applied to my first district halfway through the school year. I worked in several schools at one time, but eventually pared it down to one, where I developed a good reputation.

A year later, recommendations from the principal and AP where I subbed helped me to get my first full time teaching position.

When I applied for a subbing job in my district, they knew I was looking for a full-time position. They didn't care. The majority of the time they expect that of their subs.

My subbing led directly to a full-time subbing position in my area, and to a full-time teaching position the following year. Subbing is a great way to get your name out there and let schools see your work first hand.

Thanks for all of the advice! I've filled out my application for the districts posting sub openings, and I'll keep looking for a full time position in the meantime.

I'm struggling with a similar decision at the moment. I'd wanted to go back to school for my second degree for years but always insisted I couldn't afford to go back. Finally, I am enrolled and fortunately for me, all of my liberal arts credits transfered so all I have to take is the education courses and math content (going back for secondary ed: math). I've been at a job I hate for the past couple of years but the money is good. DH knows I am miserable at this job and has been encouraging me to just leave it, focus on my classes, and sub to get my foot in the door at a school so by the time I'm certified I may have made good connections and be better established within one of the local schools. I keep justifying staying at the job I hate because of the money, but I suspect DH is right...that it's time to make the transistion.

Here the subs don't have a contract. They work when they want. Also, I'd say half or more are teachers waiting for a job opening. The district knows this.