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I am considering moving back to DC...can't get it out of my
system. Since I left, I have become a certified ESL teacher
and am working on getting my Moderate Disabilities cert as
well. I am inclined to apply to DCPS, as I would love to
work in the city. Friends tell me that with my certs I
should have no trouble finding a job.

So tell me, DC teachers, just how bad is it? I have heard
the horror stories of no pay for three months. I currently
work in a district where I have to buy EVERYTHING (copy
paper, books for students, etc), so that is no shock. I
have worked in the worst (students) district in my state and
loved it.

Is it worth applying to DC? Or will I be tearing my hair
out in 5 minutes?
DCSped /blockquote>

If you really feel called to it .... go for it. I left after
the frustration just got to much and 2 paychecks
mysteriously never came. I was workign in a charter school
though so it is a little different now I am in a county and
I still get to work with the same population but I don't
have to deal with t...See More
Apr 25, 2006
Don't want to starve /blockquote>

Why didn't they have the checks ready?

How did you eat? Did you have a part-time job?

On 4/25/06, DCSped wrote:
> If you really feel called to it .... go for it. I left after
> the frustration just got to much and 2 paychecks
> mysteriously never came. I was workign in a charter schoo...See More
May 4, 2006
DCSPED /blockquote>

They continually told me that they lost hte paperwork while
moving, Then I was told that they thought I had them and I would
have to wait until the next checks were cut. I planned on
leaving this school and I live on a very stict budget as well as
take tutoring and babysitting jobs.
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May 9, 2006


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