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Managing Substitute Staff - Long Term

Posted January 27, 2025
Use this method when a substitute staff member will replace a current staff member for an extended period, such as a leave of absence. This method is ideal when the substitute will be responsible for creating gradebook assessments and gradebook categories, in addition to taking attendance.

     - Navigate to Scheduling > Course Sections.
     - Open the Details of the section where the substitute staff member will be assigned.
     - Assign the substitute staff member as the Primary Staff member.
     - Add the current staff member as the Alternate Staff member.
     - Have the substitute staff member log into the Staff Portal and use Merging Gradebook Category to take control of the existing gradebook categories. Note: This step does not apply if the course uses a gradebook template. See Configuring Grade Book Templates for more information.

Note: The substitute staff member will be listed as the primary teacher on report cards, transcripts, and progress reports. They will have full access to grading, including creating a new gradebook category and gradebook assessments.

Note: Once the primary staff member returns, you can follow the same process to replace the substitute staff member.
 
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