With a labor shortage, schools scrounge for substitutes
MUKILTEO — Amid a labor shortage and the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, school districts are desperate for classroom support.
It’s an issue that’s causing them to compete for a shrinking pool of substitute teachers, paraeducators, bus drivers and food service workers. The Marysville and Mukilteo school districts recently announced they’re seeking people with associate and bachelor’s degrees to start immediately, and will help applicants get emergency certifications.
“We always have replacement positions needed throughout the year for maternity leave, medical leave, all different reasons,” said Debbie Greenlund, a human resources technician for the Mukilteo School District. “But this year it just seems to be an extraordinary number of leaves for the school year.”
It means the district is hiring a large number of short-term positions.
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