Substitute Teacher

Huh? Not allowed to teach? What are you talking about?

Yes
Exactly what I said. Sub teachers are not seen eye to eye by regular certified teachers. What makes the difference? The certification nonesense makes all the difference. I worked for 6 years as a sub in NYC and never did any school official respected or gave credit for MY LESSON PLANS, teaching methods, etc.

What do you say?

Maybe it has to do with the school you are subbing at. I know that at the school my sister subs at if they are only subbing for a day or 2 they are required to follow the original teachers lesson plans. If they are subbing long term (30+ days for 1 teacher) then they can make their own lesson plans.

I agree with Starr, when I'm out for a day I leave my lesson plans for that day to the sub. She is required to follow those lesson plans. It is my understanding that if the teacher of record is out more than 3-4 weeks, then the substitute teacher, can be the permanent sub. That means that you're the teacher, but you're still a sub. Unless you have your certification, you can't be considered teacher of record. You have to be a highly certified teacher.