All Subs start with LEVEL 1
All subs will need to complete Steps 1-10 in order to be prepared to teach in the classroom.
LEVEL 1
(Required for all New Substitutes)
STEP 1 Activate your MCS username and password
- Call the Help Desk at (209) 574-8600 to reset your login password.
If you need any assistance with the steps on this page you can call or email the Help Desk at (209) 574-8600 or helpdesk@monet.k12.ca.us
STEP 2 Setup MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)
Cybersecurity: Watch and follow the steps in the video above to setup your MFA. Then review the following information on the websites to learn how to protect your account:
STEP 3 Create a Schoology Account
Go to this website to register for a free Schoology Account
Make sure you select Student
Enter the following Access Code: VM5V-SX32-FQ6QH
Complete the fields to register for your account
When entering your email, enter it in the following format:
4. Click Register.
5. Confirm your email. You should have received an email from Schoology to confirm your email. Any emails sent to the [username]@mcs4kids.com email will be in your @monet.k12.ca.us email inbox. Click on the link in the email and login to Schoology.
STEP 4 Access to Office 365
To get to Microsoft Office 365 that has Outlook Email go to:
www.mcs4kids.com > Staff tab > Staff Applications > MCS App Portal
You can also get to the MCS App Portal directly at https://launchpad.classlink.com/mcs .
Once at the MCS App Portal you sign in with your District username (not email) and password. You can find the tile for Office 365 to click or use the search box at the top of the MCS App Portal to type in "Office" for the tile to appear.
STEP 5 eLearning Module
Follow these steps to find and complete your New Hire Tech Training:
Go to the MCS App Portal by going to www.mcs4kids.com > Staff tab > Staff Applications > MCS App Portal. You can also get to the MCS App Portal directly at https://launchpad.classlink.com/mcs .
Sign in with your District username and password.
Find the PD Catalog and click on it. You can also use the search box at the top of the MCS App Portal and type in "PD" for the tile to appear.
When you are at the PD Catalog you will then search for "New Hire Tech for Subs 23-24" > click on the course name > click the Start button.
To complete the course, you will need to go through all the slides in the eLearning module. It should automatically be marked as complete when you are finished. If it does not, then click the "I'm Finished" button back in the PD Catalog for this course to mark you as completed.
The eLearning New Hire Tech for Subs will cover:
Password Requirements and Recovery
MCS Network Policies
How to contact the Help Desk
Lenovo Yoga L13 Basics
How to connect to WiFi
Outlook Email - How to access your email on desktop, Office 365, and smartphone app
MCS App Portal
Employee Self Service
Schoology Basics
Microsoft Teams Basics
STEP 6 Classroom Management
Click here to view the video presentation
LINKS for the training:
This Padlet will allow you as a participant to add thoughts, ask questions, and review other’s posts.
This Fitboost application provides visuals for movement breaks and includes a embedded visual timer for teachers.
Wheel Of Names allows a teacher to input students names onto a random selection wheel.
Dr. Mendler explains and models the strategies including proximity, eye contact, and side by side counsel of students. Please take a few minutes to watch this strategy packed video and add some tools to your toolbox!
Blocksi Classroom Management Application
Depending on the teacher you are subbing for, you may have invite as a Substitute Teacher to Blocksi
If you do get an invite from the Teacher then this is your steps for signing in as a Substitute Teacher to Blocksi - click here for guide
Tutorials and more information about Blocksi at http://mcsedtech.com/blocksi
STEP 7 Schoology Basics
Schoology is our Learning Management System (LMS). It is the primary means of distributing and collecting information and assignments between the teacher and the students. This YouTube playlist contains training for the most important aspects of the LMS.
Need to watch the entire playlist
STEP 9 Technology Basics 101
STEP 10 Sub Tool Kit
Student-Paced Lessons curated by grade level and subject using Nearpod - link to Sub Tool Kit Nearpods
Upon successful completion of Level 1 training, substitutes will receive compensation at the daily susbtitute rate, as well as be added to the Frontline system to activate their status to accept job requests.
LEVEL 2
(Optional for Substitutes)
Grade-level and Content Specific Training
Teachers and long-term subs will choose the content for Level 2 based on their current assignment.
Transitional Kinder
Kinder
Watch the following videos to learn about the Math And ELA curriculum.
1st Grade
Watch the following videos to learn about the Math And ELA curriculum.
2nd Grade
Watch the following videos to learn about the Math And ELA curriculum.
3rd Grade
Watch the following videos to learn about the Math And ELA curriculum.
4th Grade
Watch the following videos to learn about the Math And ELA curriculum.
5th Grade
Watch the following videos to learn about the Math And ELA curriculum.
6th Grade
Watch the following videos to learn about the Math And ELA curriculum.
ELA 7-12
Science 7-12
Watch the following videos to learn about the Science Curriculum
7th / 8th Grade
Biology
Social Science 7-12
Watch the following videos to learn about the Social Science Curriculum
PowerTeacher Training
PowerTeacher is the program for attendance and grade book for Teachers. You will need to complete both PowerTeacher and PowerTeacher Pro Part 1. These are self-paced will take about 2 hours to complete.
To request this training as a substitute teacher, email HelpDesk@monet.k12.ca.us
After you setup your account you can use this website https://training.powerschool.com to continue with your online self-paced training modules of PowerTeacher and PowerTeacher Pro Part 1 on this website.
Video how to find your PowerTeacher Trainings in the PowerSchool Customer Education Campus
Upon successful completion of Level 2 training, substitutes will receive 5 hours at the hourly sub pay rate.
Going Beyond
There are many more videos to watch and extend your learning. These videos are available on demand and can be accessed at any time. There is no compensation for completing additional videos, but they do hold value to help you be better prepared for the classroom.
We also reccomend that you contact the CIPD office to connect with our curriculum specalists. When you call, let the office know your current assignement so we can connect you to the proper support.
Additional Resources
The Staff Applications that you saw in the videos above will be changing soon to transition to the new MCS App Portal. You can get to MCS App Portal currently on the Staff Applications page and soon it will replace and become the Staff Applications page. You can also get to MCS App Portal directly at http://launchpad.classlink.com/mcs
MCS Instructional Tech YouTube Channel with How-To Videos on All Things Tech at Our Schools
http://bit.ly/youtubetechvideos
MCS Staff Technology Website with How-to Guides on All Things Tech at Our Schools
Self-Paced Technology Courses in Schoology
Course Access Code: NMTM-8BRV-BTGBK
Note: this is a different access code shared here to use then you see in the video. Use the code on this webpage.
Learning Resource Group in Schoology for Teachers
Group Access Code: MTKG-NW89-MD3G3
Parent Technology Help Center Website
Parents https://www.mcs4kids.com/parents
Student Technology Help Center Website
Students https://www.mcs4kids.com/students
Video resources for Teachers on managing both students in the classroom and at home at the same time
