Florida Teachers Chatboard

Debbie On 1/10/15, Melody wrote: > I am currently a special education teacher in Michigan, and > I am contemplating moving to Florida. I have been teaching > for 12 years in Michigan, and each year since starting > teaching, I have made less and less money. We are > continually taking pay cuts and/or wage freezes. I have > family living ...See More

Jan 10, 2015

kt I wish that I had known that, but I also moved here to be closer to family. Also pay attention to the county in Florida. Some pay significantly less than others, but don´t tell you until after you start teaching. They do not pay you for experience!

On 1/10/15, Debbie wrote: > On 1/10/15, Melody wrote: >> I am currently a special ...See More

Feb 20, 2015

I am considering relocating to Florida and was told there is a teacher shortage in Orange County and basically Southern Florida. Is this true and would it be easy to get placed at a school in Orange County. Also, is it a decent area to teach - please don't say pay because as an alternative teacher in Illinois I earned 23,000 anything is better than...See More

Orange County Schools

by Stacy

Feb 15, 2015

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Debbie On 2/15/15, Stacy wrote: > I am considering relocating to Florida and was told there is > a teacher shortage in Orange County and basically Southern > Florida. Is this true and would it be easy to get placed at > a school in Orange County. Also, is it a decent area to > teach - please don't say pay because as an alternative > teac...See More

Feb 16, 2015

Mark I would say that your first step is to apply for a Florida license. You're much more likely to get hired from out of state with a Florida license in your pocket. Plus, you will know exactly what you're qualified to teach in Florida.

FL certifies special ed K-12, not K-9, so I don't know if that transfers. From what I understand they are l...See MoreI would say that your first step is to apply for a Florida license. You're much more likely to get hired from out of state with a Florida license in your pocket. Plus, you will know exactly what you're qualified to teach in Florida.

FL certifies special ed K-12, not K-9, so I don't know if that transfers. From what I understand they are lenient when taking out of state certifications in the high need subjects, so you may be OK there. We do have a middle level (5-9) certification in Math and English, and of course there is an elementary certification.

Apply for your license. If you get the Florida special ed and/or middle math endorsement, you will probably get a job since you are flexible on location. Good luck!

On 2/16/15, Stacy wrote: > On 2/16/15, what do you teach? wrote: >> I have an elementary K-9 with Middle School endorsements for > Math, Language Arts, and Social Studies as well as Special > Education endorsement (LBS 1) I can't even find a job in my > area - small town where it is all about who you know in order to > get the job - I am not that familiar with the new Common Core > although as a special education assistant I have had the > privilege of teaching two sections of math per day. Seems like > everyone wants me as an assistant but not the teacher. > > I have no intention of relocating without a job already lined > up. I am desperate but not stupid. Some call me stupid for > wanting to be a teacher but that is their opinion. > > It is always interesting to see these posts about a "teacher >> shortage," but the OP doesn't include what she is qualified to >> teach. >> >> I'm not aware of any major "teaching shortage" in any part of >> the country that includes all fields of teaching. There was >> an article posted on here about Las Vegas a few months ago. >> They seem to be the closest, according to what I read, but I >> don't live in Vegas, so I don't know the particulars. >> >> In general, many FL districts have a need for special ed, >> bilingual Spanish, math, and maybe some science teachers. >> They do not have a shortage of PE, art, FACS, social studies, >> or basic, English-speaking elementary teachers. English and >> industrial arts/vo-tech falls somewhere in the middle. >> >> If you work in Illinois and you're an elementary or social >> studies teacher, then you will likely not find the job market >> any better in FL than back home. If you have one of the >> higher need areas, then you might find a job. I am going to >> guess that you don't have these areas on your certificate >> because if you did, you would probably have a better job in >> Illinois, as that these shortage areas are typically shortage >> areas all around the country. >> >> Regardless, if you're looking to relocate, I suggest that you >> secure a job BEFORE moving and apply for your Florida license >> as soon as possible. Even if you're a Spanish-speaking >> Special Ed teacher who is also endorsed in Math, I wouldn't >> move to South Florida without a job. Some Florida districts >> send representatives to northern teacher job fairs, so you >> might be able to get an interview that way. >> >> On 2/15/15, Stacy wrote: >>> I am considering relocating to Florida and was told there is >>> a teacher shortage in Orange County and basically Southern >>> Florida. Is this true and would it be easy to get placed at >>> a school in Orange County. Also, is it a decent area to >>> teach - please don't say pay because as an alternative >>> teacher in Illinois I earned 23,000 anything is better than >>> that.....

Feb 17, 2015

Year Round school

by Stacy

Feb 15, 2015

I forgot to ask - are there any year round schools in Florida?

mark On 2/15/15, Stacy wrote: > I forgot to ask - are there any year round schools in > Florida?

Many districts have a hand-full of YRS. Many times they are alternative or academy-type schools. I'm not familiar with any district that has it implemented wide-spread.

Feb 16, 2015

Debbie On 2/16/15, mark wrote: > On 2/15/15, Stacy wrote: >> I forgot to ask - are there any year round schools in >> Florida? > > Many districts have a hand-full of YRS. Many times they are > alternative or academy-type schools. I'm not familiar with > any district that has it implemented wide-spread. Charlotte County has a cou...See More

Feb 16, 2015

FTCE

by Lori

Feb 11, 2015

Are you required to send your FTCE score reports to your school district or do they get them automatically?

Hi everyone,

I just graduated and in the process of obtaining my educator certification. I am new to the area and wanted some advice about where to apply for a teaching job.

If you have taught in either Orange or Osceola county, what can you tell me about it? Pro/cons?

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Osceola or Orange County

by Nyleve

Feb 5, 2015

Jan in Orlando I would apply to both and see what happens. :)

On 2/05/15, Nyleve wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I just graduated and in the process of obtaining my > educator certification. I am new to the area and wanted > some advice about where to apply for a teaching job. > > If you have taught in either Orange or Osceola county, >...See More

Feb 5, 2015

max Jobs are tight. You are in driving distance of several counties...perhaps you may be interested in applying to others as well. Look at their web sites and see who may have something to offer that you could be interested in.

On 2/05/15, Jan in Orlando wrote: > I would apply to both and see what happens. :) > > On 2/05/15, Nyleve w...See More

Feb 7, 2015

Florida Standard Assesment

by Corey Thornton

Feb 5, 2015

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Florida Standard Assesment

by Corey Thornton

Feb 5, 2015

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Transferring a CA teaching credential to a FL cred.

by jannL

Jan 27, 2015

Hello,

I am looking to relocate to Fl in June. I have a California teaching credential currently. I am going through the process of transferring my cred. through the FL. dept. of ed. I was just wondering if anyone has gone through this process and what I can expect in terms of smoothness, or tests I should be prepared to take.

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FL Teacher Check out fldoe.org. All the info plus more is there.

On 1/27/15, jannL wrote: > Hello, > > I am looking to relocate to Fl in June. I have a California > teaching credential currently. I am going through the process > of transferring my cred. through the FL. dept. of ed. I was > just wondering if anyone has gone through ...See More

Jan 28, 2015

Teaching

by D

Jan 14, 2015

i am currently living in canada, planning to teach in florida. what are the procedures that i need to take in order teach in florida? i have received my credentials from canada.

sped This website won't let me post a link, but google "applicants with foreign training Florida teacher" and click on the first link.

Basically, you'll need to have your Canadian degrees evaluated by a foreign credential evaluation service. If your transcript is from the French speaking part of Canada, and not in English, you'll nee...See More

Jan 16, 2015

FL Teacher You can find the information on the website, fldoe.org. You can also call them with questions. Good luck.

On 1/14/15, D wrote: > i am currently living in canada, planning > to teach in florida. what are the > procedures that i need to take in order > teach in florida? i have received my > credentials from canada.

Jan 28, 2015

Florida Virtual School

by work from home?

Jan 25, 2013

I am currently teaching HS English at a brick-and-mortar school in SDHC, but am interested in the Florida Virtual School so I can work from home (I have an 8-month-old). I am interested in anyone's experience teaching for FLVS or doing curriculum work/curriculum coaching/etc. Any insight would be appreciated!

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ex-teacher Fantastic news!!! Online school is unrealistic: most parents don't have childcare or a stay-at-home parent to make it work. Not to mention it will only work for highly-motivated and industrious children.

Aug 3, 2014

Chris Carlyle On 8/03/14, ex-teacher wrote: > Fantastic news!!! Online school is unrealistic: most parents > don't have childcare or a stay-at-home parent to make it work. > Not to mention it will only work for highly-motivated and > industrious children.

Hmmm... I disagree. FLVS is a challenging school with rigorous curriculum that are alig...See MoreOn 8/03/14, ex-teacher wrote: > Fantastic news!!! Online school is unrealistic: most parents > don't have childcare or a stay-at-home parent to make it work. > Not to mention it will only work for highly-motivated and > industrious children.

Hmmm... I disagree. FLVS is a challenging school with rigorous curriculum that are aligned with common core standards. FLVS provides courses to private school such as churches, home school students, public school virtual learning labs, credit recovery, dual enrollment, summer school, plus students may attend part/ or full time programs. As an instructor, I'm chatting with my parents/students on a weekly basis about submitted work, pace/progression, oral exams to evaluate learning gains, along with reviews, tutoring, enrichment, or remediation. The virtual environment allows for flexibility with an individuals pace. The pace is adjustable so I'm able to accommodate many types of learners such as fast, slow, lazy, hardworking, over/under achievers, by modifying the workload within guidelines approved by the teacher and principal.

FLVS attempts to employee the best teachers whom are highly qualified in their profession plus subject area. FLVS offers countless learning opportunities such as college classes, workshops, bite sessions, and conferences to provide a wide array of professional development.

As I read some of the reviews and some by ex-employees I see their viewpoint but some seem to harsh.I've been with FLVS for many years and it's a tough job requires excellent time management, creativity, flexible hours, outstanding customer service, positive attitude, savvy technology skills, willingness to try new things, and thinking outside of the box. Plus many systems to learn/use, SOP's, data analysis, lots communication, and logging. It's EXTREMELY hard the 1st, 2nd year getting the hang of it all were you have a normal work schedule. However, I'm in my 6th year now, I a RAVING FAN, and LOVE FLVS!

After my 2nd year, I'm creating interactive lab-sheets, conducting engaging live lessons, making tutoring videos, developing excel programs, learning/writing html,css, and java coding, developing phone apps, creating interactive webpages, an expert user in PowerPoint, Excel, Dreamweaver, Camtasia Studio, MighyText, SmsExcel, Amazon Video Streaming, OneCallNow, mass texting apps/programs, mail merge, Outlook, ect.. I've accumulated/ mastered so many skills basic things like grading, calling, texting, emailing, don't take too much of my time and the quality of those task are 10 TIMES better than my 1st, 2nd year spending 12 hours just doing that! Through technology, programs, apps, and creativity I'm able to send calls, text, emails, that are very detailed, precise, personal in the 1000's in hours plus reply back to all those text, emails, and calls nearly instantly. Plus I'm nearly always available for one on one time with my students/parents when they need help in my virtual classroom, creating a video on something, lesson/chapter reviews, or just to chat. Plus I have tons of time explore new technology, apps, tools, software, programs, that I continue to develop my skills to be a better teacher each day. Currently, I just purchased a high quality microphone, webcam, and a virtual board/pen that transfers my drawings to my computer. This allows me to demonstrate complex chemistry problems which I upload to a streaming server account with my own complex program flow chart that allows students to select problems, concepts, chats, trends, tables, so they may review while controlling how in-depth it goes in explanation, different/alternative ways to approach/solve problems, see real world applications/problems, plus extra examples to continue/master the concept. In short, I've grown light years as a professional teacher and today I spend 4 hours grading, communicating, tutoring/live lessons. Then have the rest of the day to create videos, programs, apps or explore the internet for ideas, technology, or other cool tricks others may be using. It's a dream job for me...

Jan 20, 2015