1. Update: Substitute Teachers Guest Teachers
Lodi Unified School District
June 20, 2017

2. Steps Taken/Identified Since February Board Meeting
Convened an Ad Hoc Committee to gather input
Provided survey to Guest Teachers to gather input
substantially reduce district-required training during instructional time
Guest Teacher orientation/training planned for July
Virtual Job Fair June (The Record) to recruit

3. Steps Taken/Identified
June-July: Develop procedures for sites regarding Guest Teachers
Welcome/site orientation
How to address unfilled assignments
Expectations for supporting Guest Teachers

4. Input From Ad Hoc Committee
Provide training for Guest Teachers
Improve welcome process at sites
Provide assistance with student behavior/discipline
Administrators visit classrooms
Provide pay rate in line with local districts
Reduce teacher trainings that occur during instructional time

5. Input From Ad Hoc Committee
Identify a teacher at each school to serve as a Support for Guest Teachers
Responsible to make sure Guest Teachers have what they need for the day
Assist with classroom concerns
Support Teacher compensated for serving in this role for the year

6. Guest Teacher Survey
All Guest Teachers had the opportunity to complete the survey
District notified those on the list
Site administrators encouraged them to participate
District received 46 surveys

7. Guest Teacher Survey Results
Most important factors when deciding to take assignments in LUSD
Specific School and Grade Level – top answers
School Location (Stockton/Lodi) and Pay Rate – next highest scores
Specific Teacher – lowest score of the five options

8. Guest Teacher Survey Results
All but one indicated that they feel welcomed at the schools always or most of the time.
All but four indicated that they receive assistance when needed always or most of the time.
Several respondents said they enjoy working in LUSD and had positive comments about their experiences.

9. Guest Teacher Survey Results
Summary of Suggestions
All teachers need to leave lesson plans, plans need to be realistic
Materials need to be available in office – emergency procedures, maps, keys, etc.
Have teachers leave important instructions for the day on Smartfind Express
Administrators should personally welcome Guest Teachers
Provide feedback to Guest Teachers about the day
Provide training/assistance with chromebooks and curriculum
Provide assistance with student behavior issues
Streamline hiring process
Screen applicants better
Increase pay, raise pay for long term jobs, higher pay for teaching credential and experience as a teacher

10. Suggested Next Step Bring information to the Board in October
Pay rate comparison - local districts
Site data about efforts to improve the environment for Guest Teachers
Professional Development opportunities for Guest Teachers
Information on unfilled assignments