[nobe-l] Advice on substitute teaching

[Kathy Nimmer]

Hello,
  I know some blind folks have done substitute teaching before. I can't give 
you tips as I have not done it, and I personally will choose not to do it 
after I retire like many retired teachers do. For me, my ease and comfort as 
a teacher are built on a room and routines that I know and have had a hand 
in crafting. That is not what happens with subs as daily placements will 
each be different. I admire subs and their flexibility. Best wishes if it is 
a path you pursue.



Kathy Nimmer
"Why should your heart not dance?" C.S. Lewis
-----Original Message----- 
From: lynnmlesko
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 12:02 PM
To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Advice on substitute teaching

Hello everyone,
I am new to this site and have never posted before and not sure if it is 
open to everyone.
As an Nfb member, I found this group on the national website.  My 
educational and work backgrounds are in business and I do hold a MBA , but 
wish to become involved in working with children.
Our local school district is using an educational recruiter to hire all 
teachers, substitute teachers and clerical workers.
I applied to work with them  -since there were openings for substitute 
teachers.  I have done a small amount of volunteering with the TVI in the 
area and I'm going to take my national braille certification test in May and 
very much would like to work with children.

There are very few educational requirements to be a substitute teacher in 
this area, they would like you to have an undergraduate degree but it is not 
necessary.

I have been called for training tomorrow but the training is not based on 
what to do in the classroom - it is I believe more for the HR requirements, 
such as filling out the I-9 and doing the harassment training.

I know very little about the national organization of blind educators or how 
many members belong. Would anyone be willing to lend their opinions or 
advice as to going in as a substitute with no educational classroom 
training?
Thanks very much
Lynn Lesko
Hampton , Virginia

Sent from my iPad

> On May 6, 2014, at 10:41 AM, Jasmine Kotsay <jasmine.kotsay at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
> Hi, Lillie,
>    My name is Jasmine! Welcome to the list! I am going to be a teacher of 
> sighted students as well, until I obtain my VI credential.  I know it will 
> be hard at times, but I am definitely up for the challenge! (Smile)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Lillie Pennington <lilliepennington at fuse.net
> To: "nobe-l at nfbnet.org" <nobe-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Sun, 4 May 2014 22:03:31 -0400
> Subject: [nobe-l] New member
>
> Hello everyone
> I am a sophomore in high school who is currently exploring career options. 
> Teaching, some part of the psychology profession, social work, or nursing 
> seem like they would be good fits for me.  I am wondering what types of 
> teaching blind people can do? I want to work with sited students.  Thank 
> you
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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