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Novato District Seeks Substitute Teachers
NUSD Superintendent Jan La Torre-Derby in a newsletter acknowledged that a national substitute teacher shortage has impacted her district.
NOVATO, CA — Amid a nationwide shortage of substitute teachers, a Novato district’s top educator has issued a call for help.
Novato Unified School District Superintendent Jan La Torre-Derby in a newsletter acknowledged that a national substitute teacher shortage has impacted her district and urged community members to help recruit potential candidates.
The NUSD is offering substitute teachers $200 a day. Applicants aren't required to hold teaching credentials as long as they have a bachelor's degree.
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“We need your help in encouraging friends and neighbors who may hold a BA and are interested in kindly working with students, to consider subbing in NUSD for $200 a day!” Derby said in a statement.
“You do NOT need a credential to sub, just a BA. I wanted to share with you the October subs needed due to teacher absences.
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“I am hoping we have some creative ideas to help address the issue. Everyone’s help appreciated. We just have a demand greater than resources available.”
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