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by Qualified Teacher
Apr 30, 2010
Can someone please explain to me why DCPS won't even interview me? I am a Highly Qualified teacher who is licensed in DC with a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. I currently work at a charter school in DC though I have over 6 years of teaching experience. I submitted an online application and maybe a week later received the following response...See MoreCan someone please explain to me why DCPS won't even interview me? I am a Highly Qualified teacher who is licensed in DC with a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. I currently work at a charter school in DC though I have over 6 years of teaching experience. I submitted an online application and maybe a week later received the following response.
"We have received a tremendous number of applications and the quality of applications was extremely high, making this a difficult selection year. After careful consideration, we are unable to extend further consideration to your application. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Just a few days ago I received a response from my summer school application inviting me to come in for an interview. In addition to that I received an email suggesting that I apply for a position during the regular school year because they have many positions available and are looking for qualified teachers. That email was followed by a telephone call informing me that I should disregard the email since it was discovered that I had already filled out an application for a regular teaching position during the upcoming school year.
If I may also say, I noticed that they have recently posted a new ad on Idealist.org searching for qualified teachers for the 2010-2011 school year.
So my question is, am I good enough for summer school but not good enough for the regular school year? Am I too 'Highly Qualified' to work for DCPS? Did they not like the way that I answered the questions that were posed on the application? I would think that informing them that I brought my current students up two grade levels would be impressive. Though perhaps they didn't take too kindly to my statement that I don't believe in teaching to the test.
Oh well, I guess I wasn't cut out to be a DCPS teacher. I guess I will just stick with the charter schools.
I am looking for a teacher in DC to join my postcard exchange for the 10-11 school year. This is a highly organized exchange and has been going strong for 6+ years. Please email me if you are interested or have questions! Thanks in advance!
Jennifer [email removed]
by Danielle Knapp
Jun 7, 2010
I have been looking on line and filling out applications for schools but does anyone know or have any information specific schools that are hiring science teachers. I am currently in California but I have applied and received my Virginia License.
by Amanda Duselis
Jun 28, 2010
Does anyone know if there is any sort of forgiveness program for those of us who have teaching degrees but no teaching jobs? Indiana has virtually no teaching jobs and I have over $30,000 in debt that I am currently trying to pay off with my serving job. If anyone has any info I would certainly appreciate :) Thanks Amanda
Would love to have DC teachers join us in our postcard exchanges. I have 2 openings (2 different lists). Please join the fun!
by Michele Luck
Jul 22, 2010
Teachers,
Hopefully you are all excited about this coming school year! I know I am my usual excited with an ounce of anxiety! Even after ten years of teaching, I still feel anxious as each new year begins as I anticipate my new classes and all the new faces that will come in my classroom door. Still, I am comforted in knowing the anxiety w...See MoreTeachers,
Hopefully you are all excited about this coming school year! I know I am my usual excited with an ounce of anxiety! Even after ten years of teaching, I still feel anxious as each new year begins as I anticipate my new classes and all the new faces that will come in my classroom door. Still, I am comforted in knowing the anxiety will go away as soon as I settle in the routine of the school day and that I will then take on the anticipation for the coming school year and its challenges.
For new teachers, or those that just haven't found the comfort of the classroom yet, I wrote a book (A Lesson Plan for Teachers, New and Old) to help with the anxiety. It features chapters on many of the anxieties and problems faced by new or struggling teachers from working with parents and administrators to handling the paperwork required by the "job," including lesson planning, grading, and home reporting. Link to the publisher site to see a listing of chapters and to read a free sample of the text. With practical advice and real life stories, my book will help you find the happiness and joy you should have in this rewarding career.
The book is a quick and easy read; it is not an overwhelming catalogue of policies handed to you by most districts on these first days of school. In addition, it is very affordable for those on that first year teaching salary! It is available on Amazon or at the publisher's site, Lulu. At Lulu, it is also available in download format for a more economic option.
Good luck in this new school year, Michele A Lesson Plan for Teachers, New and Old: A Guide for Student Teachers, New Teachers, and the Experienced Ones!
See link below for free reading section!
by Sandy Holloway
Aug 15, 2010
We currently have 42 different states in our post card exchange, but we'd really like one from D.C. Anyone interested in joining us? We include classes from PS through 6th grade, so any age class could join us. Please contact me if you'd like an explanation letter.
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I too am a highly qualified teacher with similar background as yours except that I don't teach in a charter school. I have received a similar email in the past. All I can think of is that they want DC teaching fellows type teachers so they won't have to pay them much.
Kerry
On 4/30/10, Qualified Teacher wrote: > Ca...See More