Substitute Teachers - Level 1

Terminal 2

All subs will need to complete Steps 1-10 in order to be prepared to teach in the classroom.

Sub Teacher Initial Training Handout

🛬 Step 1 - Arrival Checkpoint: Get Access to Your MCS Account

🔐 Step 2 - Cybersecurity Customs: Secure Your Digital Identity

Watch and follow the steps in the video to set up your MFA.

Then review the following information on the websites to learn how to protect your account:

MCS MFA FAQ Webpage

MCS Cybersecurity Webpage

🎟️ Step 3: Boarding Pass Check – Create Your Schoology Account

Before you can access classroom content, it's time to check in to Schoology, our learning management system (LMS). Follow the steps below to create your account and get ready for takeoff:

Go to Schoology Registration Page
Select Student
Enter this Access Code: VM5V-SX32-FQ6QH
Complete the registration form
- When entering your email, use this format:
  [username]@mcs4kids.com
Click Register
Check your @monet.k12.ca.us inbox for a confirmation email from Schoology
- Open the message, click the confirmation link, and log in

Once your account is set up, you’ll be ready to board your training course and explore the tools that support student learning.

🧳 Step 4 - Launchpad Lounge: Access to Microsoft 365 and Other Apps

🎓 Step 5 - Professional Development Gate

Find and complete your required self-paced training module.

Go to the MCS App Portal and open the PD Catalog.
www.mcs4kids.com > MCS App Portal
You can also get to the MCS App Portal directly at https://launchpad.classlink.com/mcs
To find the New Hire Tech Training eLearning module, simply use the Course Search tool in your Homepage. Search “New Hire” in the course catalog.
Click Register, then Go to Course
Complete all slides, then click “I’m Finished”

✅ Topics Covered: Passwords, Wi-Fi, Outlook Email, MCS App Portal, Help Desk, Employee Self-Service, Schoology Basics, MS Teams Basics.

🎫 Step 6 - Boarding Call: Classroom Management

You're almost ready for takeoff! This step includes practical tools, classroom strategies, and a short presentation to prepare you for the day ahead.

🎥 Start Here: Watch the Video Presentation

LINKS for the training:

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!

🧑‍🏫 Step 7 - Passenger Briefing: Schoology LMS

📦 Step 8 - Cabin Check: Tech in the Classroom

🧹 Step 9: Clear the Runway – Technology Basics 101

Before your classroom takes off, let’s make sure the tech runway is clear! This step is your systems check—covering the basic tools you’ll likely encounter so you can navigate digital assignments with ease.

📺 Watch short videos on:

📝 Kami Assignments (22 min)
🌐 Google Chrome Basics (Videos 1–4, 14 min)
🔍 Google Search Tips (Videos 1–5, 15 min)
📁 Google Drive (Videos 1–5, 15 min)
🧾 Google Docs (Videos 6–8, 8 min)
🎤 Google Slides (Videos 6–10, 11 min)

These quick tutorials will help you feel confident with the tech students use every day—so you’re cleared for a smooth flight!

🧳 Step 10: Final Prep – Grab Your Sub Tool Kit

🛫 You’re Cleared for Takeoff!

You’ve completed all your Pre-Flight Checks and your Substitute Passport is fully stamped. Your classroom confidence is packed, your tools are loaded, and your journey with MCS is ready to begin!

Thanks for joining the MCS team—we’re excited to have you on board!

📋 Final Step: Complete the Level 1 Survey
Before takeoff, please complete this quick check-in to confirm your training is complete:

👉 Complete the Level 1 Survey

🧾 Next Steps After Submission:

✅ You’ll be compensated at the daily substitute rate for completing Level 1 training
✅ You’ll be added to the Frontline system and cleared to begin accepting job assignments

🗼 Control Tower: Help Desk & EdTech Support

LEVEL 2

(Optional for Substitutes)

Grade-level and Content Specific Training