What is a permanent substitute?

Permanent Substitutes are educators who are hired to work full-time at a specific school or within a school district, stepping in for absent teachers as needed. Unlike daily or occasional substitutes, they typically have a consistent schedule and are assigned to the same school or set of schools for an entire academic year. This allows them to build relationships with students and staff, become familiar with the school's routines, and provide a more seamless learning experience when covering classes. Their roles may also include supporting teachers with administrative tasks or small group instruction when not covering a class.