4.0
May 29, 2010
Former employee
Jacksonville, FL
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Pros
Working as a substitute teacher is a great way to get to get into teaching because it allows you to familiarize yourself with the school district and network with no strings attached. When Duval County is hiring for teachers they look at the substitutes first. You are paid weekly so it supplements your main income nicely. You are able to make your own hours.
Cons
There could be more training and support. You only go to one orientation and are released to the classroom so you have to learn as you go. It is hard to support yourself on the income because it is a contractor for the schoolboard. When school is out there is no pay. You would probably have to work a second job to make ends meet.
