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Social Studies Teacher wanted 7/8th

by BN

Aug 12, 2010

Extremely team-centric small junior high at a K-8 seeks a highly qualified dynamic SS teacher for low SES South Phoenix community. We have our own discipline system that admin supports and you must be willing to adhere to. We are extremely proud of our kids and our community, we want someone who respect them highly. Spanish speaker, familiar with t...See More

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Teaching in AZ Prisons

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Aug 20, 2010

Is there anyone who has personal experience or knows someone teaching in any of the correctional facilities in Arizona?

I am wondering what they like and dislike about their career (either past or present) along with the differences between teaching in a public school vs. a prison.

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ja22 Sorry to take so long to reply but one former correctional official that worked the private correctional system and is now permanently disabled due to injuries inflicted by a couple of prisoners has told me that the conditions for anyone, civilian or prisoner, are exceptionally grim. Google Arizona prisoners escapees and read the story about prison...See MoreSorry to take so long to reply but one former correctional official that worked the private correctional system and is now permanently disabled due to injuries inflicted by a couple of prisoners has told me that the conditions for anyone, civilian or prisoner, are exceptionally grim. Google Arizona prisoners escapees and read the story about prisoners from Kingman. It is one of the private prisons run by CCA. CCA by the way has very interesting connections to Brewer, our present governor. One of her chief advisors has a controlling interest in the company. There are no benefits to speak of and the starting pay is around $28,000. You are on your own there with very little protection. You would do far better to look for a job overseas (Dubai) or one of the other Middle Eastern countries. They are looking for teachers and treat teachers with dignity. You will be much safer there. Please look there; the prisons here are comparable to a third world country prison

On 8/31/10, Teacher wrote: > Hi ja22: > > Thank You for the feedback! Do you remember which correctional > facility(s) these teachers worked in? > > I am also curious to know what the salary and benefit packages > are for those teaching in the prison systems either federal, > state or corporate run facilities, and if they are comparable to > what salaries are in the public school districts? > > I do know that teachers in the prisons do work twelve months of > the year. > > > > > On 8/25/10, ja22 wrote: >> I have talked to several teachers who worked in the prison >> system. It is a very grim place to be whether you are an >> employee or a prisoner. No sense of trying to rehabilitate >> just a grim grim place that is reminiscent of Andersonville. >> Most prisons are privately run, owned by an advisor to our >> present governor and security is lax and the prisoners run >> the jails. Think of the most horrible jails in the third >> world countries that you would see on "Locked Up Abroad" and >> you get a fair idea of the prison system here. It is rather >> horrid that this inhumane place is allowed to exist in >> our "enlightened" country but this is Arizona. >> On 8/20/10, Teacher wrote: >>> Is there anyone who has personal experience or knows >>> someone teaching in any of the correctional facilities in >>> Arizona? >>> >>> I am wondering what they like and dislike about their >>> career (either past or present) along with the differences >>> between teaching in a public school vs. a prison. >>> >>> I'm curious if they are hiring teachers now in correctional >>> institutions? What the working conditions are and what the >>> starting teaching salary and benefits package usually is in >>> a prison setting. >>> >>> It would be great to hear from those either teaching now or >>> previously taught in the: state prisons; privately run >>> prisons such as Corrections Corporation of America (CCA); >>> and the federal prison system. >>> >>> Thank You!

Sep 4, 2010

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phil grieves yes, can anyone tell me email addresses to apply for correctional teacning in AZ . I am certified in AZ to teach

On 9/04/10, ja22 wrote: > Sorry to take so long to reply but one former correctional official > that worked the private correctional system and is now permanently > disabled due to injuries inflicted by a couple of pris...See Moreyes, can anyone tell me email addresses to apply for correctional teacning in AZ . I am certified in AZ to teach

On 9/04/10, ja22 wrote: > Sorry to take so long to reply but one former correctional official > that worked the private correctional system and is now permanently > disabled due to injuries inflicted by a couple of prisoners has > told me that the conditions for anyone, civilian or prisoner, are > exceptionally grim. Google Arizona prisoners escapees and read the > story about prisoners from Kingman. It is one of the private > prisons run by CCA. CCA by the way has very interesting > connections to Brewer, our present governor. One of her chief > advisors has a controlling interest in the company. There are no > benefits to speak of and the starting pay is around $28,000. You > are on your own there with very little protection. You would do > far better to look for a job overseas (Dubai) or one of the other > Middle Eastern countries. They are looking for teachers and treat > teachers with dignity. You will be much safer there. Please look > there; the prisons here are comparable to a third world country > prison > > On 8/31/10, Teacher wrote: >> Hi ja22: >> >> Thank You for the feedback! Do you remember which correctional >> facility(s) these teachers worked in? >> >> I am also curious to know what the salary and benefit packages >> are for those teaching in the prison systems either federal, >> state or corporate run facilities, and if they are comparable to >> what salaries are in the public school districts? >> >> I do know that teachers in the prisons do work twelve months of >> the year. >> >> >> >> >> On 8/25/10, ja22 wrote: >>> I have talked to several teachers who worked in the prison >>> system. It is a very grim place to be whether you are an >>> employee or a prisoner. No sense of trying to rehabilitate >>> just a grim grim place that is reminiscent of Andersonville. >>> Most prisons are privately run, owned by an advisor to our >>> present governor and security is lax and the prisoners run >>> the jails. Think of the most horrible jails in the third >>> world countries that you would see on "Locked Up Abroad" and >>> you get a fair idea of the prison system here. It is rather >>> horrid that this inhumane place is allowed to exist in >>> our "enlightened" country but this is Arizona. >>> On 8/20/10, Teacher wrote: >>>> Is there anyone who has personal experience or knows >>>> someone teaching in any of the correctional facilities in >>>> Arizona? >>>> >>>> I am wondering what they like and dislike about their >>>> career (either past or present) along with the differences >>>> between teaching in a public school vs. a prison. >>>> >>>> I'm curious if they are hiring teachers now in correctional >>>> institutions? What the working conditions are and what the >>>> starting teaching salary and benefits package usually is in >>>> a prison setting. >>>> >>>> It would be great to hear from those either teaching now or >>>> previously taught in the: state prisons; privately run >>>> prisons such as Corrections Corporation of America (CCA); >>>> and the federal prison system. >>>> >>>> Thank You!

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special ed question

by anon

Sep 1, 2010

When teaching as a resource teacher is it better to teach your class by teaching the deficit area or is it more effective to teach the current grade level lesson and modify it? For example, if you have a 4th grader that is 2 years behind in math, should the child be taught at the 2nd grade level or the 4th grade level with assistance? What is the b...See More

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ja22 It depends on what diagnosis the child has. There are many students who can access the content but not necessarily the same way the other students are accessing the curriculum. Some students can use the cd-roms that most textbook publishers have and comprehend the material quite nicely. I have had students in a high school resource setting along wi...See More

Sep 4, 2010

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Seeking Teachers

by TTso

Sep 3, 2010

Need AZ HQT Mid Sch Social Studies Teacher, Exceptional Education Teacher K-5, Math Coach, and Secondary Reading Specialist. Our school website includes information about our school and the application instructions as well as benefits and salary for the 2010-2011. Call or email us.

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Author Wants to Help You and Your Students

by Tena

Sep 6, 2010

Hello, Here's wishing you a great year in teaching! I have just published my first children's book, and using my talents as a Reading Specialist have developed interdisciplinary activities, as well as before, during, and after reading activities for the classroom. There are vocabulary activities and opportunities for your students to write to me ab...See More

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Carla Hi Tena,

I'd like to chat with you about your book...please email me with a good time to talk via phone or IM via skype.

Thanks, Carla

On 9/06/10, Tena wrote: > Hello, > Here's wishing you a great year in teaching! I have > just published my first children's book, and using my > talents as a Reading Specialis...See More

Sep 6, 2010

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Arizona code with regards to planning time

by Kathy

Sep 6, 2010

Do we have a code stating that a teacher will have planning time during the school day and not after school?

Kathy

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ap There are VERY few detailed codes or laws that deal with teaching in AZ. Pretty much everything is up to your district administration. Really, as far as I know, you aren't even guaranteed planning time in the first place. If you belong to the AEA contact your rep. Otherwise suck it up. Az lets its teachers work as hard as they want to.

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LB On 9/06/10, Kathy wrote: > Do we have a code stating that a teacher will have planning > time during the school day and not after school? > > Kathy

No, there is no code unless it is district policy. AND since the AZ legislature wants to keep making cuts, my guess is that you'll be lucky if you get ANY preps during the day

Oct 22, 2010

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5th grade teacher needed ASAP

by Principal

Sep 10, 2010

Needed in a title one school:

Repsonsibilties:

Teach math, reading, science, social studies, spelling, writing, address the needs of special education students and gifted, weekly lesson plans need to be submitted, dibel students, purchase supplies with own money, attend weekly professional development meetings, daily duty which m...See MoreNeeded in a title one school:

Repsonsibilties:

Teach math, reading, science, social studies, spelling, writing, address the needs of special education students and gifted, weekly lesson plans need to be submitted, dibel students, purchase supplies with own money, attend weekly professional development meetings, daily duty which may be in mornings and after school, administer state and national tests, score six- trait writing prompts and submit scores in computer, bulletin board duty, parent teacher conferences without compensation, meet the teacher night without compensation, differentiate lessons to address all learning modalities, sign up for at least two commmittes, grade papers on your own time, input grades in computer, fill out write ups or referrals when necessay, attend I.E.P. meetings, complete parent newsletter quarterly,set up room at start of year and take everything down at end of year, be ready to move to another room or even grade level, attend PTA meetings, take attendance, help plan a field trip and get permission slips from all students, pass out breakfast in rooms now and clean up mess, deal with behavior problems, collect money for many fundraisers throughout year, collect money for books children order and place order over phone, take children to library and all specials and then pick up, clean up after students who may get sick in class, select a student of month and purchase reward with own money, quarter at a glance required with team members, address the needs of ESL students, monitor and clean student computers, dust own room, put up student work in class and bulletin boards, post expectations, rules, and objectives on board, be prepared for monthly fire drills, order supplies if available from office, monitor students clothing- uniform compliance, collect and turn in all student forms at start of year, fill out nurse pass for students and determine if they need the nurse, address bully behaviors in class,monitor potential behavior problems, be prepared for at least two formal evaluations, find a sub for your class when sick and leave detailed lesson plans, submit a yearly #301 plan.

Pay - $35,000- no meals, sick days do not pay out if not used, Note: must attend positive attitude seminar.

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Kathy This has to be a school in good old Arizona!!!! Ha, Ha, Ha!!!!

> Needed in a title one school: > > Repsonsibilties: > > Teach math, reading, science, social studies, spelling, > writing, address the needs of special education students > and gifted, weekly lesson plans need to be submitted, dibel > students, purchase...See MoreThis has to be a school in good old Arizona!!!! Ha, Ha, Ha!!!!

> Needed in a title one school: > > Repsonsibilties: > > Teach math, reading, science, social studies, spelling, > writing, address the needs of special education students > and gifted, weekly lesson plans need to be submitted, dibel > students, purchase supplies with own money, attend weekly > professional development meetings, daily duty which may be > in mornings and after school, administer state and national > tests, score six- trait writing prompts and submit scores > in computer, bulletin board duty, parent teacher > conferences without compensation, meet the teacher night > without compensation, differentiate lessons to address all > learning modalities, sign up for at least two commmittes, > grade papers on your own time, input grades in computer, > fill out write ups or referrals when necessay, attend > I.E.P. meetings, complete parent newsletter quarterly,set > up room at start of year and take everything down at end of > year, be ready to move to another room or even grade level, > attend PTA meetings, take attendance, help plan a field > trip and get permission slips from all students, pass out > breakfast in rooms now and clean up mess, deal with > behavior problems, collect money for many fundraisers > throughout year, collect money for books children order and > place order over phone, take children to library and all > specials and then pick up, clean up after students who may > get sick in class, select a student of month and purchase > reward with own money, quarter at a glance required with > team members, address the needs of ESL students, monitor > and clean student computers, dust own room, put up student > work in class and bulletin boards, post expectations, > rules, and objectives on board, be prepared for monthly > fire drills, order supplies if available from office, > monitor students clothing- uniform compliance, collect and > turn in all student forms at start of year, fill out nurse > pass for students and determine if they need the nurse, > address bully behaviors in class,monitor potential behavior > problems, be prepared for at least two formal evaluations, > find a sub for your class when sick and leave detailed > lesson plans, submit a yearly #301 plan. > > Pay - $35,000- no meals, sick days do not pay out if not > used, Note: must attend positive attitude seminar.

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I'm interested! This must be a dream district to work for-shorter repsonsibility list than my school! Don't forget to add "be willing to purchase all class supplies, including pencils and paper, with own money...."

On 9/10/10, Kathy wrote: > This has to be a school in good old Arizona!!!! > Ha, Ha, Ha!!!! > > > > >> Needed in a tit...See MoreThis must be a dream district to work for-shorter repsonsibility list than my school! Don't forget to add "be willing to purchase all class supplies, including pencils and paper, with own money...."

On 9/10/10, Kathy wrote: > This has to be a school in good old Arizona!!!! > Ha, Ha, Ha!!!! > > > > >> Needed in a title one school: >> >> Repsonsibilties: >> >> Teach math, reading, science, social studies, spelling, >> writing, address the needs of special education students >> and gifted, weekly lesson plans need to be submitted, dibel >> students, purchase supplies with own money, attend weekly >> professional development meetings, daily duty which may be >> in mornings and after school, administer state and national >> tests, score six- trait writing prompts and submit scores >> in computer, bulletin board duty, parent teacher >> conferences without compensation, meet the teacher night >> without compensation, differentiate lessons to address all >> learning modalities, sign up for at least two commmittes, >> grade papers on your own time, input grades in computer, >> fill out write ups or referrals when necessay, attend >> I.E.P. meetings, complete parent newsletter quarterly,set >> up room at start of year and take everything down at end of >> year, be ready to move to another room or even grade level, >> attend PTA meetings, take attendance, help plan a field >> trip and get permission slips from all students, pass out >> breakfast in rooms now and clean up mess, deal with >> behavior problems, collect money for many fundraisers >> throughout year, collect money for books children order and >> place order over phone, take children to library and all >> specials and then pick up, clean up after students who may >> get sick in class, select a student of month and purchase >> reward with own money, quarter at a glance required with >> team members, address the needs of ESL students, monitor >> and clean student computers, dust own room, put up student >> work in class and bulletin boards, post expectations, >> rules, and objectives on board, be prepared for monthly >> fire drills, order supplies if available from office, >> monitor students clothing- uniform compliance, collect and >> turn in all student forms at start of year, fill out nurse >> pass for students and determine if they need the nurse, >> address bully behaviors in class,monitor potential behavior >> problems, be prepared for at least two formal evaluations, >> find a sub for your class when sick and leave detailed >> lesson plans, submit a yearly #301 plan. >> >> Pay - $35,000- no meals, sick days do not pay out if not >> used, Note: must attend positive attitude seminar.

Sep 11, 2010

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english opening in GUHSD

by teach

Sep 29, 2010

It is open now for those of you looking!

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Curriculum Development Grants Available

by The American Turkish Society

Sep 30, 2010

The American Turkish Society's Education Program is pleased to announce the availability of Curriculum Development Grants for 2011.

The program, which was initiated by The Society in the spring of 2010, offers funds to elementary and secondary school teachers to develop innovative curricula, projects and other classroom activities about Tu...See MoreThe American Turkish Society's Education Program is pleased to announce the availability of Curriculum Development Grants for 2011.

The program, which was initiated by The Society in the spring of 2010, offers funds to elementary and secondary school teachers to develop innovative curricula, projects and other classroom activities about Turkey. The Society’s first Curriculum Development Grant was awarded to Harry A. Dawe, former Headmaster of Robert College in Istanbul and current history teacher and college counselor at the Fieldston Upper School in Bronx, New York. Mr. Dawe received support for History 181: East Meets West, for which he developed course material and two chapters of a history text book for use with eleventh and twelfth graders.

Grants vary between $250 and $2,500, and cover the costs of research, materials, speakers, and other expenses incurred by the school or the teacher. The amount of each grant is determined by the project’s scope, the availability of total funds, and the number of projects selected through a competitive process. The American Turkish Society encourages all applicants to identify additional sources of funding where possible. Once selected, grantees will be free to develop their proposed projects without editorial input from The Society. They will, however, participate in follow-up activities for evaluation purposes and will be asked to share any teaching plans, materials and activities with The American Turkish Society for future dissemination.

Application Process Spring Semester, 2011

Application deadline: November 1 Notification: December 1

Please submit proposals including:

1. A 2-page summary of the proposed project detailing the tools, materials, and methods to be used; the objectives and anticipated impact; and the teacher's relevant qualifications; 2. A project budget, including a detailed breakdown of costs and the grant amount requested; 3. The teacher’s CV; and 4. A letter of support from the teacher’s school.

Interested parties should send proposals to The American Turkish Society at [email removed].

For questions and additional information, please email [email removed].

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education reform- teachers

by Kenny

Oct 2, 2010

I do not understand all the talk about bad teachers that I hear about on television.

What I want to say is that I don't understand why schools hire first year teachers who look like students when they can get someone older and with more experince in this bad economy.

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Terry My experience is administrators who are the problem. Sadly, they are the ones who usually keep their jobs and get the pay raise. I see this at my school with the V.P. I could tell you stories of what is going on, but it would only be my story.

On 10/05/10, Hwh wrote: > > "Someday I will share with the world what is and and who is." ...See More

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Bottom line.. It's not true that schools are filled with first year teachers now! It's just not. If your school is full of new grads, they are likely breaking the law.

Schools that have openings legally must first take the (many) teachers who were cut from another school first.

On 10/03/10, Rob Kagel wrote: > On 10/02/10, Kenny wrote: >...See MoreIt's not true that schools are filled with first year teachers now! It's just not. If your school is full of new grads, they are likely breaking the law.

Schools that have openings legally must first take the (many) teachers who were cut from another school first.

On 10/03/10, Rob Kagel wrote: > On 10/02/10, Kenny wrote: >> I do not understand all the talk about bad teachers that I >> hear about on television. >> >> What I want to say is that I don't understand why schools >> hire first year teachers who look like students when they >> can get someone older and with more experince in this bad >> economy. >> >> If they are serious about improving education, then schools >> need to look for the most qualified teacher and that person >> is usually not 22 and fresh out of college. >> >> It's all talk as usual and the money is never there!!! > > Hi Kenny, > > The critics of teachers are just playing the blame game! > Why, because honestly they know nothing of the current state > of affairs in education and teachers are the most obvious and > readily available target. I've been teaching for over 40 > years, and I can tell you unequivocally that the teachers > graduating college today are far better prepared for the > classroom than when I graduated. I have been a contract > provider to any number of school districts which of course > allowed me to see a broad cross category of classrooms, at > least across my own state. Now that I have moved back into > the public schools, as a Special Education teacher I get to > co-teach with numerous teachers every year. These teachers > are phenominal. Unfortunately they are being hamstrung by an > onslaught of testing and retesting and oppresive > micromanagement. If you could have seen what teaching looked > like 40 years ago and what it looks like now you would be > depressed. There is far more culpability than what I am > pinpointing in this brief message. But let me assure you, > teachers are not the problem. My guess would be that fewer > than 3-5% of all teachers are either poor teachers, have poor > classroom management skills, or have poor interpersonal > relationships with children. Though I am not fond of > education as it stands today, little of my concern has to do > with educators themselves. Hopefully, sometime in the near > future I'll be able to shed more light on the real truth > behind our failing system. Until then suffice it to say that > I am truly proud of the teachers in the classrooms today, > even in 49th place Arizona. The teachers ain't the problem. > Someday I will share with the world what is and and who is.

Nov 5, 2010

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