Point of Contact Newsletter
January 2018, 5th edition
Evaluate the good, the bad...
Absences for December
68.70% needed Guest Educators
Recruit
Did you know...
Brag about it!
Below are ideas the campuses shared:
- Office staff actively welcome the Guest Educators
- Keep a supply of chocolate
- Give them "extra" gum with a decal that says "Thanks for going that extra mile!"
- Encourage to come back to work at the end of the day
- Provide a detailed sub folder to each GE that gives details and general information about the campus. (jeans on Friday, assembly schedule, etc.)
- Actively recruit for Guest Educators at all campus events!
- Debriefing at the end of the day with the GE and asking them how their day went
- Invite the GE to participate in campus events and staff lunches
- We communicate with the GE about special days
- Offer snacks and drinks every Friday
Ways to Secure a Long-term Guest Educator
- Check with Guest Educators on your preferred list to see if they are interested
- Contact Human Resources department for an updated Guest Educator list of certified individuals.
It is best practice to use a Guest Educator that holds a Texas Teaching Certification when there is a long-term position that needs to be filled.
Q&A
I only need a long-term Guest Educator for less than 10 days and I have a great one that is not certified, can I use them?
For short-term positions, you can utilize a noncertified Guest Educator. On a title I campus you are required to send a letter to parents on day 20 if the substitute is not certified and day 30 on other campuses.
Can I use a retired teacher as a long-term Guest Educator?
Yes, a retired teacher can work as a long-term Guest Educator if they are substituting for someone on leave. Word of caution, we do not typically allow a retired teacher to take a position in a VACANT position.
Great Guest Educators
Sharon Henderson
"Sharon Henderson did an amazing job in my class yesterday. She even emailed me last night to give me some information that I needed." Sharon is always willing to help us in a pinch, responding to last-minute requests. She is always professional and has great classroom management skills. --Granger Elementary
Shara Smith
I always ask for Shara when I am out of the office. She has a great rapport with the kids. They always want her to come back. She follows lesson plans, even if teaching new content. Shara is a great guest educator! --Granger Elementary
Jennifer Murphy
Jennifer knows the kids and the content. She holds students to high expectations. Students and teachers love her! --Granger Elementary
Marilyn Wood-Brewster
We received a fantastic review from Ms. Anderson and her 2nd-grade team regarding Mrs. Wood-Brewster! They were thrilled with her performance. She is always willing to help and go the extra mile!-- Peterson Elementary