Substitutes are Independent Contractors. We are not promised a job assignment! And unless there is a Contract (an Appointment) offered, then we can be out of work for days, weeks, and sometimes months on end. It doesn’t matter if you worked at one particular school or district for years. Things change and each year is different. Schools / Districts are revised. Curriculum are updated. Half of the time I won’t understand the new rules but I always manage to make it through the day. It would help if you keep up with basic elementary education.

The point I’m trying to make is; you shouldn’t get besides yourself if you are not called to a job assignment at a specific school. Don’t take it personal! If you are waiting around for a call, then you are losing money!!
You have options. Try venturing out to other schools or districts. Visit the websites and fill out a starter application. Job options are Substitute Teachers, CDAs, Personal Assistants, and Para-Professionals (Paras are teacher assistants). You can call the schools or find an appropriate time to visit other schools. Introduce yourself. Be professionally persistent. And remember to LAND THE JOB!!! Because if you don’t work, then you won’t get paid.

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