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New to Private school Special Ed

by Samantha in Ohio

Aug 4, 2012

Hello! I have been teaching for 6 years and have just accepted a job in a private school. I am the only special education teacher in the school. I am wondering if there is anyone out there who can give me the run down of the differences between IEP's in public schools and ISP's or SP's in private school? Who writes them-the lea or me? What are the ...See More

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private school teacher question

by David

Aug 24, 2012

Hello, my name is David, and I have recently begun a teaching internship at private school in my area. I graduated with a BA in History from university, and following my internship I would like to try for a job on the private school job market. I have a question which I am hoping someone could help me with:

The issue that I have is that I ...See More

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Sara On 8/24/12, David wrote:

Schools though also like to have diversity in their faculty and you represent diversity.

> Hello, my name is David, and I have recently begun a > teaching internship at private school in my area. I > graduated with a BA in History from university, and > following my internship I would like to ...See More

Sep 14, 2012

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Carol To David, with the BA in History: Walker/cane/wheelchair is not an impediment. Are you perhaps looking for a parttime teaching job in a Christian high school? We are looking for Christian teachers for new high school opening January, 2013, where positions for that semester will be parttime, as we will have only grades 9 and 10 at first--then adding...See More

Sep 22, 2012

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About how much does a NYC Private School teacher make?

by Burnt to a Crisp Public School Teacher

Sep 26, 2012

Hi. I've been a NYC teacher for a few years and I'm drowning in paperwork. Though there are too many negatives to mention about being a public school teacher, the paperwork is the worst of them all....and getting worse by the year. Rubrics, checklists, tracking logs, and other USELESS paperwork has forced me to choose to leave this overwhelming pro...See More

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Wow, that's twice as much as I make Teaching in a Catholic school in Ohio. And while we are not required to keep as much detailed paperwork as public schools do, I personally keep track of many student related paperwork because it covers my butt in case parents question my teaching or discipline practices.) It also demonstrates that I am accommodating students who struggle (not a leg...See More

Sep 29, 2012

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Burnt to a Crisp Public School Teacher On 9/29/12, Wow, that's twice as much as I make wrote: > Teaching in a Catholic school in Ohio. And while we are not > required to keep as much detailed paperwork as public schools > do, I personally keep track of many student related paperwork > because it covers my butt in case parents question my teaching > or discipline practices...See MoreOn 9/29/12, Wow, that's twice as much as I make wrote: > Teaching in a Catholic school in Ohio. And while we are not > required to keep as much detailed paperwork as public schools > do, I personally keep track of many student related paperwork > because it covers my butt in case parents question my teaching > or discipline practices.) It also demonstrates that I am > accommodating students who struggle (not a legal requirement, > but an ethical one) So, I think no matter where you go, there > is paperwork. And I think your use of the word "USELESS" when > it comes to describing rubrics is alarming. It's a very useful > way to assess progress and provides solid data for determining > effectiveness in not only learning, but teaching. I believe > teachers need to be held accountable for their students' > learning, and rubrics are one way to do so. Is the paperwork > overwhelming in public schools? Absolutely! But, it is starting > to creep into private schools, especially those who rely on > added money from the state (like mine does). > > Honestly, I'd never want to teach in a NYC school system. I can > imagine the horrors you have had to endure just in quality of > students. I admire your ability to bear it for as long as you have! >

Well, that's why this is my last year. I've endured quite a few years or so, but I've nothing left.

As for the rubrics, I think they're overrated. Remember when a teacher used their common sense and educational knowledge to read through a paper and simply grade/rate it without any rubrics? They've overcomplicated things, thus my choice of the word USELESS. It simply does not have to be used in delivering an accurate grade. On a final paper, okay, I'll bend and say why not. However, they want rubrics on everything up on the wall...and I'm not just talking about bulletin boards either. I;m talking any and all work up on your room walls. It's pure insanity. It just makes you want to NOT put up a lot of student work. It will only burden the average public school teacher. Anyway, once again, this is my last year...thank God.

Oct 1, 2012

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Looking for A Job in A Private School

by Ann

Oct 20, 2012

If there are any administrators from private schools in New York State (Mid-Hudson Valley area) who are hiring or anticipate hiring in the near future, I would love to hear from you. I am an alementary teacher (N-6) with additional Reading certification (K-12). I have over 30 years experience but am willing to work at a beginnning teacher's salary ...See More

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Looking for a teaching position in Social Science

by Marg

Oct 23, 2012

I am an experienced teacher who specialized in at risk students. I recently finished a masters in conflict resolution. I would like to find something in Ca.

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Private or Charter School

by Ann

Oct 24, 2012

I am seeking an elementary teaching position in a private or Charter school in the Mid-Hudson Valley in New York state. If you are an administrator who is currently hiring or anticipates hiring in the near future please email me (click on the envelope icon) or respond via this chatboard. Thanks.

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Looking to collaboratively online

by patricia fisher

Oct 24, 2012

I teach 8th grade English grammar and literature at a private school in NC. I'm looking for a teacher to work with me to create positive and meaningful projects in which students work online with one another. I am interested in my students working collaboratively with students in other areas, to solve problems, develop media products, share writing...See More

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Tests Grades 9-12

by Cary Powers

Nov 14, 2012

At my independent school, we typically do not send tests home. We keep them in folders in the classroom for students to access for study purposes. Some parents are complaining that they want the tests to go home so they can go over them with their student. I feel that is MY job to do. What is your opinion? Is my school just behind the times, so to ...See More

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Sara On 11/14/12, Cary Powers wrote: > At my independent school, we typically do not send tests > home. We keep them in folders in the classroom for students > to access for study purposes. Some parents are complaining > that they want the tests to go home so they can go over > them with their student. I feel that is MY job to do. What &g...See More

Dec 27, 2012

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Zodea I have a different take on this. I do not allow tests to leave my room. (okay, there are a few exceptions, but these are students who have demonstrated both a need and the ability to return the tests when they are done).

There are only so many test questions in the world. My students are capable of handing off their homework binders to som...See MoreI have a different take on this. I do not allow tests to leave my room. (okay, there are a few exceptions, but these are students who have demonstrated both a need and the ability to return the tests when they are done).

There are only so many test questions in the world. My students are capable of handing off their homework binders to someone in the next grade. If the tests were in the binders, I would have kids do nothing all year and get an A because they have a copy of everything ahead of time.

I have too many preps to come up with totally new tests every year. I would prefer to keep some semblance of confidentiality. Grades 9-12... parents want to see their tests? Really?

It's time for helicopter parents to let go... Sometimes a students gets an awesome grade and wants to show the parents, but when you say "sure, but you half to bring it back" it's suddenly not worth the effort. Or I use answer sheets and the students can keep them, but not the test.

My students also do post test reflections. They are to look over their test, record what was on the test, think about what parts of the tests they need to study for the final, and write out all the questions they missed with correct answers.

The parents can look at this (and how little some of them do) if they want to know how the students did.

As to the "hiding" something comment. Make the parents do the work. If they think I'm "hiding" something they are welcome to come see me after school and look at the test there. My experience with most parents is they aren't concerned with such things! I would expect to have that problem once in a decade... if that.

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On 12/09/12, Sara wrote: > On 11/14/12, Cary Powers wrote: >> At my independent school, we typically do not send tests >> home. We keep them in folders in the classroom for students >> to access for study purposes. Some parents are complaining >> that they want the tests to go home so they can go over >> them with their student. I feel that is MY job to do. What >> is your opinion? Is my school just behind the times, so to >> speak? Does everyone else send tests home? > > > I used to send tests home but I don't anymore. I think parents > want to see tests - not all parents but certainly some do and > that they say they 'want to go over the test' is not > necessarily true. I think some want to see what kind of > questions you ask and some are always interested in > challenging the test. > > A legal question is - who does the test belong to?? Do you > know? Is it really yours to keep? You'd better check on that - > my parents are very compliant but not all parents are and they > might not legally be your tests anymore once a student has > taken it. > > The other reality is that refusing to send tests home at all > makes it look like you're hiding something. Is this really a > battle you want to fight?

Dec 27, 2012

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