The Oregon Substitute Teachers Association is a professional organization of Oregon substitute teachers that works hard to raise the image and professionalism of substitute teachers and to gain economic benefits. It's the only organization working primarily for substitute teachers.


    OSTA has been working for you since 1975.


THE ETHICAL EDUCATOR

    A reminder from TSPC rules

  • "(2) The ethical educator, in fulfilling obligations to the district, will: (e) Not use the district's or school's name, property, or resources for non-educational benefit without approval of the educator's supervisor or the appointing authority."


    Ways to Thank a Substitute Teacher

    Here are some quick and easy ideas, but let creativity be your guide!

  • Candy by the substitute check-in, with a small sign: "You are our Life-Saver!" or "You Deserve a (Peppermint) Patty on the Back!" or just "Thank You for Being our Substitute Teacher."

  • Latte Gift Certificates, boutonnieres.

  • A poster in the front lobby welcoming substitutes.

  • Hand-written notes by leadership students, hand-delivered to classrooms or sent in the mail.

  • An after-school tea inviting substitutes who usually work in your building, but who may not have been called to your building that day.

  • Including substitute teachers in Teacher Appreciation Week activities.

  • Including Oregon Substitute Teacher Day in your morning announcements.

  • Announcing names of substitute teachers and for whom they are substituting.
    (Some schools do this on a daily basis, and it is helpful to the teaching teams as well as the students.)