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Spec. ed. subbing
By Ken

I just finished my 3rd day in a middle school ED room. I've been in as the aide all 3 days and am comfortable with that but know I can also step in at the teacher level as I've had some time to observe her style and, hopefully,
dovetailed my own with hers.
I sub'd several times last school year for this teacher and her aide and the routine came back to me quickly.
Like you, Jami, I really enjoy the challenge. I'd rather work hard and come home tired than sub. in a situation where I play the same video over and over all day.
This particular teacher (and aide) are wonderful to work with. Although there

is little time for talk I've learned to observe and try to always look at how they handle situations with the kids and copy that as best I can. The less change in the routine for the kids the better they cope.

Today was tougher only because I had to cover for another teacher for 3 hours and wanted to be back in the ED room as I knew she was swamped with quarter-end grades, etc. I gave most of my lunch time to help grade math packets and was pleased to help in that small way.

I agree that a sub. for the teacher and a sub. for the aide is not optimal but, if one of the two is familiar with the room, kids, materials, etc. it should work out and I believe most teachers would understand if not all work is accomplished as there will likely be some front-end work with the kids before lessons can be worked on.

Best, Ken in WI