Substitute Teaching
11 articles
Building a Community Among Your Substitute Teachers
Substitutes are the most isolated workforce in education. Building community among them improves retention, quality, and job satisfaction with minimal investment.
Jan 14, 2026
The Technology Stack Every Substitute Program Needs in 2026
From absence management to performance tracking, here are the technology tools that transform substitute programs from chaotic to strategic.
Jan 4, 2026
Substitute Teacher No-Shows: Why They Happen and How to Cut Them in Half
A sub who accepts an assignment and does not show up is worse than an unfilled position. Here is why no-shows happen and what districts can do to reduce them.
Nov 23, 2025
How to Manage Substitute Teacher Quality Without Micromanaging
Not all subs are created equal. Districts need systems to identify, develop, and reward their best subs while addressing performance issues in the rest.
Nov 2, 2025
Why Your Best Substitute Teachers Keep Quitting (And How to Stop It)
Recruiting subs is hard. Keeping them is harder. Here's why your most reliable substitutes stop accepting assignments and what to do about it.
Oct 5, 2025
How to Recruit Substitute Teachers When Nobody Wants the Job
Your sub pool is shrinking. Your fill rate is dropping. Here are the unconventional recruitment channels that are actually working for districts right now.
Sep 28, 2025
How Much Should You Pay Substitute Teachers in 2025?
Substitute pay varies wildly across districts. Here's how to figure out the right rate for your market, and why pay alone won't solve your staffing problem.
Sep 3, 2025
The Substitute Teacher Onboarding Checklist Every School Needs
A sub's first day at your school determines whether they ever come back. Here's a practical onboarding checklist that takes 15 minutes and changes everything.
Aug 31, 2025
What Substitute Teachers Actually Want from Your District
Districts spend thousands recruiting subs but rarely ask them what would make them stay. Here's what substitutes actually care about, based on survey data and real conversations.
Aug 20, 2025
How to Build a Substitute Teacher Pipeline That Lasts
Most districts recruit subs in September and wonder why the pool is empty by January. Here's how to build a pipeline that refills itself year-round.
Aug 17, 2025
How to Improve Your Substitute Teacher Fill Rates
Most districts accept abysmal substitute fill rates as normal. They're not. Here's a field-tested playbook for getting your fill rate above 90% without throwing money at the problem.
Aug 10, 2025