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Verrado MS and other school experiences

by Cherylb

Dec 26, 2011

I am interviewing for an ELA position at Verrado MS in Buckeye. I live in Michigan but will be moving to Arizona this summer, so I do not have a lot of info regarding the schools or living areas. Does anyone have any experience there? Is this a good school to work for? Is the area a good place to live? Also, does anyone have any suggestions on othe...See More

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Kim / Verrado/ Littleton Yes Verrado is great!!! Upper class all the way but maybe a bad person here or there but the school is good. Yes, I third the comments on Littleton. It;s bad!! Attracts the inexperienced admin. and teachers are treated poorly duew to low test scores. Good luck!!

On 1/14/12, Mark wrote: > I second that comment on staying far, far away f...See More

Feb 2, 2012

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BuckeyeTeach Verrado is a nice community with a good student population. Unfortunately, most teachers can't afford to live in the area unless they have a spouse with a decent salary.

On 12/26/11, Cherylb wrote: > I am interviewing for an ELA position at Verrado MS in > Buckeye. I live in Michigan but will be moving to Arizona > this summer, s...See More

Mar 6, 2012

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Elementary Jobs in Tucson Area

by SDTeacher

Jan 5, 2012

What is the job situation in the Tucson area? I have 20+ years of experience, mostly at the kindergarten/first grade level. My husband got a job in Tucson and right now I am committed to finishing the year at my current school in San Diego but would like to join him. What is the outlook for next year? I know in Calfornia jobs are very scarce. There...See More

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Kathie On 1/05/12, SDTeacher wrote: > What is the job situation in the Tucson area? I have 20+ > years of experience, mostly at the kindergarten/first grade > level. My husband got a job in Tucson and right now I am > committed to finishing the year at my current school in San > Diego but would like to join him. What is the outlook for >...See More

Jan 6, 2012

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reading endorsement

by Kim

Jan 13, 2012

Anyone out there taking reading classes for their reading endorsement at grand canyon university? Is it worth it? I have 5 years teaching experience and a masters in education. What's the most beneficial endorsement I could put on my certificate to help me get a job in Phoenix, Arizona? My family lived in Flagstaff, AZ and had to move because of my...See More

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job seeker Correction...it made no difference.

On 1/25/12, job seeker wrote: > Yes, I already have SEI and it seem to make any difference. > > On 1/25/12, Denise wrote: >> On 1/22/12, job seeker wrote: >>> Would having an ESL provisional help much in securing a job or would >>> it need to be a full ESL endorsement? &g...See More

Jan 25, 2012

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Denise On 1/25/12, job seeker wrote: > Correction...it made no difference. >

SEI is required of all teachers. The pro. ESL is first than full ESL I got my full ESL because I came with one from another state.

Sped certification is ONLY seven classes BTW and available on-line thru PIMA CC in Tucson option 2 with the Intern lic. in s...See MoreOn 1/25/12, job seeker wrote: > Correction...it made no difference. >

SEI is required of all teachers. The pro. ESL is first than full ESL I got my full ESL because I came with one from another state.

Sped certification is ONLY seven classes BTW and available on-line thru PIMA CC in Tucson option 2 with the Intern lic. in sped is great..

> On 1/25/12, job seeker wrote: >> Yes, I already have SEI and it seem to make any >> difference. >> >> On 1/25/12, Denise wrote: >>> On 1/22/12, job seeker wrote: >>>> Would having an ESL provisional help much in >>>> securing a job or would it need to be a full ESL >>>> endorsement? >>>> >>> Either would help a little do you already have SEI? >>> >>> >>> >>>> >>>> On 1/15/12, Denise wrote: >>>>> On 1/14/12, DM wrote: >>>>>> I have a Masters, Reading, and ESL >>>>>> endorsement - personally, at interviews, it >>>>>> seems there's more interest on my ESL. Good >>>>>> luck! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 1/13/12, Kim wrote: >>>>>>> Anyone out there taking reading classes for >>>>>>> their reading endorsement at grand canyon >>>>>>> university? Is it worth it? I have 5 years >>>>>>> teaching experience and a masters in >>>>>>> education. What's the most beneficial >>>>>>> endorsement I could put on my certificate >>>>>>> to help me get a job in Phoenix, Arizona? >>>>>>> My family lived in Flagstaff, AZ and had to >>>>>>> move because of my husbands job. I'm >>>>>>> collecting unemployment right now. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I am sped certified along with elem., reading, >>>>> early ch., and ESL. so super certified. If I >>>>> was you get sped. certified which is only about >>>>> seven classes at a community college because >>>>> you already are elem. certified. I am making >>>>> $50.00 per hour so that would be my rec. >>>>> Reading ends. were easy to get in past only >>>>> fifteen credits, but last year became much >>>>> harder. Right now there are a lot of rd. end >>>>> teachers cause it was so easy. Also, Estrella >>>>> com. college in Avondale has a SLP tech. >>>>> program about twelve credits at $200.00 per >>>>> class that my elem ed. unemployed friend is >>>>> looking at..

Jan 26, 2012

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Osborn District

by Cherylb

Jan 16, 2012

I'm just curious to know everyone's opinions on the Osborn School District.

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Moving

by Cherylb

Jan 16, 2012

I am moving to AZ this summer and need to know what are good areas to live. I have a teenager, so I am also looking for a good high school. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Let me get this straight..

by courses offered in AZ

Jan 17, 2012

A class on Hispanic history and culture-- in TUSD, a district that is over 50% Hispanic-- is "promoting one culture over another" and even advocating violence against the non Hispanic culture. It must be banned. But an elective class on the Bible is not only fine but needed-- because if an English or history teacher currently mentions "God" in the ...See More

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Beyond Textbooks program...

by emma

Jan 23, 2012

Does anyone use this program in their school district and how is it working for you? Any feedback, positive or negative, would be greatly appreciated.

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emma On 2/14/12, Kinder Extension Aide wrote: > On 1/23/12, emma wrote: >> Does anyone use this program in their school district and >> how is it working for you? Any feedback, positive or >> negative, would be greatly appreciated. > > I can only speak for myself. I work with the Cottonwood-Oak > Creek School District. I ab...See More

Mar 26, 2012

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Kinder Extension Aide On 3/26/12, emma wrote: > On 2/14/12, Kinder Extension Aide wrote: >> On 1/23/12, emma wrote: >>> Does anyone use this program in their school district and >>> how is it working for you? Any feedback, positive or >>> negative, would be greatly appreciated. >> >> I can only speak for myself. I work wit...See More

Apr 25, 2012

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Looking for Tutors

by Martin

Jan 29, 2012

Job opportunity for afterschool tutoring. We have openings available immediately in reading and math at the student's school. Per hourly rate is $25-$40. Central Phoenix. Current finger print clearance card required. [email removed]

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