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Advice for teachers with experience looking

by Ken

Jul 6, 2016

Quit my last job and must have had at least a dozen calls so far. Many offers.

The shortage really does exist from my experience.

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anon On 7/06/16, Ken wrote: > Quit my last job and must have had at least a dozen calls > so far. Many offers. > > The shortage really does exist from my experience.

It is real now. Even in Oregon in districts like where I work, they can't get enough people for the jobs. They have a serious sub shortage, which was never the case un...See More

Jul 9, 2016

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Denise On 7/09/16, anon wrote: > On 7/06/16, Ken wrote: >> Quit my last job and must have had at least a dozen calls >> so far. Many offers. >> >> The shortage really does exist from my experience. > > > It is real now. Even in Oregon in districts like where I > work, they can't get enough people for the jobs. They h...See More

Jul 9, 2016

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Dysart gives 80% of prop #123 funds to teachers

by Al

Jun 29, 2016

It's true.

Source: Surprise newspaper

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Nevada Hiring- offer provisonal license

by Al

Jun 20, 2016

Nevada declares teacher shortage emergency to boost out-of- state hiring.

This is the headline in a local Nevada newspaper dated today - June 20th, 2016.

The schools are allowing a provisional license as they are desperate to find teachers.

The state of Nevada pays a much higher salary than Arizona.

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Ask about benefits - Ask 40K

by Aiden

Jun 20, 2016

Before taking that job, ask about benefits as many schools in this state are taking them away from teachers.

We are almost down to just an hourly wage now even with Prop 123.

You deserve that nice car, a home, and an occasional trip to Disneyland which costs $100 a ticket now.

Let those who want to work for the love tak...See More

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LITTLETON-WHERE IS OUR $ FROM PROP 123

by LITTLETON GIVES PENNIES TO TEACHERS

Jun 10, 2016

Hey littleton superintendent, can we get a little more than a 1 percent raise now that you got all that money? Bet you are going to spend a lot on coaches to let us no how much we need to improve our teaching. A mass exodus or slowdown is secretly on the way.

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Don Remember this is the same school that lengthened the school year as a last ditch effort to get that A or B school label.

As I recall, the school would not increase the pay with the extra days the teachers had to work. This resulted in all the good teachers leaving for more lucrative positons elsewhere. Why would they offer more? Some of ...See More

Jun 15, 2016

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Nightmare Yep....that's the district. The only district I know of that actively looks for teachers to weed out after a year or two...

On 6/15/16, Don wrote: > > Remember this is the same school that lengthened the school > year as a last ditch effort to get that A or B school label. > > As I recall, the school would not increase the ...See More

Jun 16, 2016

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Osborn

by Ted

Jun 9, 2016

My neighbor who was a postman in that area said that It's a bad area. Also, I think that they want you to perform a lesson during your Interview which is just one more hoop poor teachers are subjected to. Fees for certificates, background checks, electronic applications that come back with a message that says 'Do not reply to this message', and eve...See More

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LB, sell us more on Osborne.....

by DM

Jun 8, 2016

LB, you speak very positively of this district:) Comparing them to other public districts in the area, what are some of the things that make it better? Is it the district that is overall better, or just a certain school site? I'm curious - what evaluation system do they use for teachers? Because....I am looking! Thanks

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Avoid Long/ tedious applications

by Clide

Jun 6, 2016

With this severe shortage, I suggest you pass on the long and impersonal electronic applications.

You are putting valuable information out there so that is critical. Make it easy on yourself and skip those schools that require lengthy and time consuming applications.

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Pendergast wants to much Info-Pass The entire application is so tedious and time consuming. You will get a do not reply E-mail from them. Don't risk Identity theft with this school

On 6/06/16, Clide wrote: > With this severe shortage, I suggest you pass on the long > and impersonal electronic applications. > > You are putting valuable information out there so th...See More

Jun 7, 2016

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LB On 6/06/16, Clide wrote: > With this severe shortage, I suggest you pass on the long > and impersonal electronic applications. > > You are putting valuable information out there so that is > critical. > > Make it easy on yourself and skip those schools that > require lengthy and time consuming applications.

Check o...See More

Jun 8, 2016

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Washington next state to give$15 hour - Nothing for teachers

by Mark

Jun 8, 2016

Yes it's true, as you try to make sense of all the requirements just to get an interview, move to Washington and make $15 an hour with no education. Avoid the long and tedious electronic applications, fees for background checks and certificates, and all those precious dollars you give your kids for supplies your school will not offer. No more evalu...See More

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MOTHER OF ALL SHORTAGES HERE NOW

by Karl

May 3, 2016

It's so bad because many older teaches are retiring, some going to other states where pay is higher, and others giving up because of the low pay. How is Arizona going to run it's schools with no real teachers teaching?

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anon On 6/02/16, To Jasped wrote:
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> I'm so tired of the story of how teachers didn't go into
> the profession for money. My family has so many issues
> where money certainly would help, and we deserve to be
> paid at least more than the garbage man. We would love to
> take and talk about all the fabulous
vacat...See More

Jun 4, 2016

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anon On 6/04/16, anon wrote: > On 6/02/16, To Jasped wrote: >> >> I'm so tired of the story of how teachers didn't go into >> the profession for money. My family has so many issues >> where money certainly would help, and we deserve to be >> paid at least more than the garbage man. We would love to >> take and talk...See MoreOn 6/04/16, anon wrote: > On 6/02/16, To Jasped wrote: >> >> I'm so tired of the story of how teachers didn't go into >> the profession for money. My family has so many issues >> where money certainly would help, and we deserve to be >> paid at least more than the garbage man. We would love to >> take and talk about all the fabulous > vacations >> that all our friends take. We are lucky to afford a park >> lunch with peanut butter sandwiches on what we make. >> >> >> >> >> On 5/31/16, jasped wrote: >>> On 5/27/16, vannmom wrote: >>>> I appreciate that we have the opportunity to connect >>>> with fellow teachers, but unfortunately the majority of >>>> what I > see >>>> on here on negative comments. >>>> >>>> Arizona schools are in crisis, which affects thousands >>>> and thousands of our students. We cannot make changes >>>> when we > are >>>> part of the problem and not part of the solution. > Complaining >>>> but not being willing to be part of the change is not > helpful. >>>> >>>> My husband and myself have been teaching in AZ for 6 >>>> years. Yes it's been a challenge, but we own a home, >>>> have two cars and are able to support our children. >>>> >>>> No school is perfect, but we didn't get into teaching >>>> for > the >>>> money and the accolades. Our focus should be on helping >>>> the students be successful and we can do that by being >>>> a > positive >>>> opportunity for change. Be that person who encourages >>>> and looks for solutions. >>> That is fine for you. I worked in AZ for 10 years though > before >> I pulled out. >>> Saw massive corruption, working conditions that got >>> worse not >> better, >>> reports to CPS that were tossed into trash by Arpaio's >>> gang > and >> a loss of >>> morale by teachers who were wonderful but chased away by > crazy >> admin, >>> Career Ladder promises that fell flat, reading teachers >> dismissed, and >>> testing the norm. Threats by admin when heels were dug >>> in and >> refusal to >>> break laws or change scores were part of the parcel. No > raises >> for 6 years >>> and lots of praise for those that worked 7 days a week > although >> it was >>> mostly a gab fest on weekends. ESL students placed in >>> special >> ed because of >>> testing biases. Went to Massachusetts and found 2nd >>> graders >> were reading >>> material thst could not be read by 4th graders in AZ. >>> These >> were poor, >>> disadvantaged kids but they learned and teachers did not >>> put > in >> 60 hour >>> weeks. Paid a decent wage and able to put food on table. >>> A >> union that has a >>> voice is also possible in the real world where burnt out >> teachers actually >>> have kids that learn. > > > I totally agree with you. This is basically a sexist > statement because the overwhelming majority of teachers > are women. We should just sit back and take the lousy pay > and benefits as compared to male dominated jobs by paying > the "child" or "calling" card that we are "not doing it > for the money." What a person is really saying is we are > going to underpay you and if you don't like it, there's > the door.

I meant "playing" the "child" or "calling" card.

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