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I have enjoyed working as a substitute Paraprofessional/Tutor through Kelly Education Services. As a substitute you can choose from the list of available jobs, allowing you to work when your schedule permits, which is great if you desire a flexible schedule.
A typical workday involves arriving early at the assigned school, checking in, meeting the teacher and student/s you will be working with, and coordinating your daily duties with the teacher. Duties may include Special Education instruction, assisting the teacher with general classroom duties, tutoring students with specific needs, lunchroom supervision, and helping students with school arrival and departure. 
The management I have had interactions with at Kelly were helpful and quick to respond.
The hardest part of the job is adapting to a new workplace with each new assignment  If you have one-day assignments at different schools, you need to be flexible to adapt to different school environments, teaching styles and especially individual student’s needs which can vary greatly.
The most enjoyable part of the job is the students. Working with children requires a lot of energy, but it is so rewarding. Working with the teachers and learning helpful skills from them has also been very enjoyable.

What is the best part of working at the company?
After an initial on-boarding of on-line professional development classes, Kelly encourages its AVID Tutors to work freely with students and teaching staff.  It supports its AVID Tutors with monthly short tips on being more effective.  And last, through Frontline, Kelly pays on a weekly basis.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The only stressful part of my work was the 7:45 a.m. start time, which was a little earlier than I was used to begin my day.  I'd left a job at which I started at 10 a.m. However, I appreciated completing my workday earlier in the day.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment and culture is exceptionally relaxed and congenial.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As an AVID Tutor at a local public high school, I changed class locations with each of the 7 periods and worked with 9, 10, 11, and 12 grade students.  I monitored the completion of their assignments, assisted them by suggesting content and/or proof-reading and editing their compositions, and confirming their preparedness for exams.  Students were appreciative of my assistance.

Loved working for Kelly Education as I am in college and you can choose your schedule to your needs. It was also easy to call off if I needed to and request time off. The only downside is the pay isn't the best as you're just a substitute teacher but for the work, it's not bad. Especially if you work with high schoolers who only need to be reminded of work every so often versus elementary where you need to keep a close eye on them 24/7. One other downside would be that you're not paid for holidays or breaks that they have so you're out of a paycheck for that day or for two weeks when they have winter or spring break. There is no PTO as well but this position is great for part-time workers, students, retirees, and parents who usually stay home but want to get out of the house and make money. If you become a full-time substitute teacher for a school it's even better because you get to know the students and other teachers, make more money, and they have spirit days or staff food pitch-ins. 

Working for Kelly this year has been interesting. I kind of fell into this position with no teaching experience and have excelled so far. Kelly offers jobs online/through an app making it clear what job and place you can take at your convenance. Essentially, setting your own schedule, within school hours and availability of course. I personally didn't like to commit to a full workday with my family's schedule this year and it made it really convenient for a lot of the middle school jobs. Lakewood students really liked me, and I was considered for top choice for a long-term position as the FACS teacher. I committed to the full-time schedule for the third quarter of the school year and really enjoyed connecting with the students. The hardest part is that every time you start a class, you have to be prepared for anything. I was put in several positions I hoped I wouldn't have been. Overall, the experience is exciting. 

Typical Day at Work:
Amazing and so fulfilling when it comes to helping kids acheive their potential and even helping them enjoy school and all that it offers. 
Workplace Culture:
Every teacher you come across working with are extremely kind, generous, and helpful. Always willing to teach and help out new paraprofessionals needing guidance. Completely rich and healthy work environment. 
The Hardest Part of the Job:
Some classes will have intense behavioral demanding students that will require a lot of energy and attention. Sometimes the day will require a lot of work and not be worth the amount of pay you get for that day. It's hard.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The pay was actually decent. I worked a year for another school district and they offered less than $100/day for the first 40-full days and when I passed that, still paid the lower rate because I 'didn't speak up'.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The complete lack of need. Let me be clear, if you speak Spanish or work in SpEd you will have no lack of opportunities. There always seems to be a need for those subs.  Mostly because their building subs aren't qualified/choose other assignments.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Your experience is totally dependent on the staff/faculty at the schools you work at.

Finding a school and/or age range that best fits you whose administration value match your own. Stay away from internal drama and personal relationships. Do your job while calling for assistance as less as possible. You're a babysitter not educator. Don't be disrespected but don't try to correct behaviors. Don't get disappointed when you feel your efforts to education fall on deaf ears. Kelly education doesn't really want your honest feedback and will not advocate on your behalf rather get rid of you to save their contract with the district.  

A typical day at work involved supporting teachers, assisting students with classwork, and helping maintain a positive and organized classroom environment. I learned how to manage different grade levels, adapt quickly to new classrooms, and communicate effectively with both students and staff. Management was supportive and responsive, always available when I had questions or needed guidance. The workplace culture was professional, friendly, and focused on student success.
The hardest part of the job was adjusting to different classroom routines each day, but it helped me become more flexible and confident. But I believe the pay could be improved to better reflect the responsibilities and the level of support required in the role.

Work is different every day if you are going to different assignments. You will meet different people at every school, and the demographic can and will be different from school to school. You also don't have a set person you deal with every day and sometimes a teacher may not leave tasks for the children. You have to come up with things to do on the fly and the pay is poor for the amount of responsibility, planning, and foresight that the position requires. There is only an orientation and no continuing education or additional educational opportunities available to assist you in your role despite this being an opportunity in the educational field. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Having the option to choose assignments and I'm able to make own schedule.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes I find it is difficult to get someone on the phone. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
There is no real interaction with Kelly administration, other over the phone.  I would work with other Kelly subs on assignments.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Checking Frontline daily for assignments. I may also receive calls from Kelly if they aren't able to fill assignments.

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