Subbing Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I’m in Zoom and there are no students! What should I do?	A: Stay in class with your camera on. Email [e-mail]. and we will confirm that you’re in the right place.
Q: I clicked on the Zoom link in the Meeting Manager, but I’m in a waiting room. What should I do?	A: Please email [e-mail] so we can check the link.
Q: I have a schedule conflict with a subbing job. What should I do?	A: Please email [e-mail] ASAP so we can remove you from the job.
Q: My Canvas dashboard has lots of extra courses that I don’t need from previous subbing jobs. How can I get rid of these extra classes?	A: If it has been more than 2 days since you have subbed, please email [e-mail] with a list of Canvas links so we can remove you from those classes.
Q: I can’t see any open subbing jobs in Connect. Where are the jobs?	A: Teachers cannot accept jobs in Connect. Please see the Subbing Sign Up Sheet for available jobs.
Q: There are classes on my Canvas dashboard. Am I the sub for these classes today?	A: Check the My Subbing Jobs tab. That is the ONLY place to see all of your current jobs.

Q: The teacher left a link for a NearPod lesson, but I have never used NearPod. What do I need to do?	A: Click here for instructions on how to use NearPod when subbing.
Q: The teacher left a Kahoot game. How do I use it?	A: Click here for instructions on how to use Kahoot when subbing.
Q: I can’t tell where the students are in the modules. How can I tell?	A: Email [e-mail] and we’ll help!
Q: I have a question about subbing. Who do I email?	A: Please email [e-mail]. This will go to the whole subbing team and will get you an answer much faster!
Q: My class says A days. What does that mean?	A: Many high schools (and some middle schools) operate on an A/B day schedule (usually alternating) to accommodate block scheduling. This will be different for each district!
Q: Do I need to take attendance?	A: YES. Please use the attendance tab to take attendance. If you see Attendance+ you may skip taking attendance.
Q: How do I handle students with IEPs/504 plans in a virtual setting?	A: Check out this document for some more information.
Q: I have several past classes that I have subbed that are still on my Canvas dashboard. How do I remove them?	A: Please email  [e-mail] with the Canvas course links that need to be removed.

Q. Where can I find a list of helpful PLI Resources?	A: Check out the Connect Teacher Companion!
Q. How can I let the subbing team know that we need the lesson plans adjusted?	A: Fill out this form to help give us direction for next week’s lessons.
Q. I’m subbing for a class tomorrow and haven’t been added to Canvas yet. Can you help?	A: You should be added to Canvas the morning of the subbing event.  If you are not in after that time, please email [e-mail].
Q. How do I grade assignments in Canvas?	A: Click here for detailed instructions!
Q: Where can I find help with Canvas as it pertains to my permanent classes?	A: See this slideshow for a vast amount of resources about using Canvas.
Q: Where can I find answers to other PLI questions?	A: See the Knowledge Base here! You’ll find searchable topics on all things PLI.
Q: Who do I contact with a specific question?	A: Check out the Who to Contact page.
Q: I am receiving messages/announcements from classes that I have subbed in the past. How do I stop getting these messages?	A: Please email [e-mail] with the Canvas course links so that we can remove you from the courses.

Subbing & Time Off Procedures

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