> I came back to teaching ...See MoreI also teach self-contained special education. I have always taught preschool special education. It really has changed through the years. Now I am counting the days until I retire in 6 years. I feel it is time for a us to pass the torch to a new generation of educators.
On 11/14/13, SpEd Teach wrote:
> I came back to teaching but in an entirely different
> role - self-contained special education. If you have the heart
> for it, it's the best gig in education these days. I will never go
> back to regular education!
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>> On 11/02/13, Dee wrote:
>>> Is anyone else out there as disillusioned as I am with
As someone who recently left Clayton County after only 10 days as a new hire, I can tell you that this system unfortunately has not changed much since losing its accreditation. Human resources is TOTALLY disorganized to the point that several "teachers" were still completing background checks/fingerprinting/contracts at the start of the school year and we were even told that it may take until OCTOBER to get everyone processed. A great majority (75%+) of the new hires are first year teachers who were originally promised support and guidance, but instead simply placed in a position for the sake of numbers. Add to this the fact that salaries are slated to be frozen for the next several years and you have experienced teachers leaving in hopes of gaining either higher pay or a better overall work environment (students, admin, etc.). While no system is perfect, to me, it is important to sign on with a district that you can atleast see yourself with next August.
If I'm under contract now 8/15/14 as a teacher, but I am offered a promotional position out of the classroom with the next few weeks, (with the GA Dept of Education or another school system as an administrator), am I able to break my contract without penalty?
On 8/15/14, Former Teacher wrote: > It would depend on your district. You will need to speak with > Human Resources and find out its policy. Most districts will > release you from your contract for a promotion, although none > will advertise this fact. The process will go more smoothly > if the district is able to secure a replacement for your > current position. > > Remember that you must be "released" from your contract in > order to be eligible for employment by another district or the > department of education. > > > On 8/15/14, Lippett wrote: >> If I'm under contract now 8/15/14 as a teacher, but I am >> offered a promotional position out of the classroom with >> the next few weeks, (with the GA Dept of Education or >> another school system as an administrator), am I able to >> break my contract without penalty?
If I'm under contract now 8/15/14 as a teacher, but I am offered a promotional position out of the classroom with the next few weeks, (with the GA Dept of Education or another school system as an administrator), am I able to break my contract without penalty?
If you are a teacher who retired in 2013 or 2014, and your monthly retirement benefit was calculated incorrectly by TRS, please leave a message on this chat board. Also, indicate whether or not the problem was resolved. If it has not been resolved, I would like to speak with you.
Ms. FranklinOn 8/08/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: Your wife's situation is very similar to my own. My benefits were calculated incorrectly because the state failed to include all of my contract salary in the calculation. The state denied the error for seven months. I finally contacted a pension benefits attorney (who is also a certified public account). He reviewed ...See MoreOn 8/08/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: Your wife's situation is very similar to my own. My benefits were calculated incorrectly because the state failed to include all of my contract salary in the calculation. The state denied the error for seven months. I finally contacted a pension benefits attorney (who is also a certified public account). He reviewed the state salary documents and determined that I had been "shorted" by almost 100 dollars a month in retirement benefits. I'm searching for others who may have been short changed as well. We must put a stop to this. Retirees deserve better. I am sorry for the poor treatment that you and your wife received. The attorney may be able to help you with the insurance dispute. Please call 770-319- 0110. Good luck. > On 8/04/14, Ron Whelan/Beverly wrote: >> On 7/29/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: >>> If you are a teacher who retired in 2013 or 2014, and your >>> monthly retirement benefit was calculated incorrectly by >>> TRS, please leave a message on this chat board. Also, >>> indicate whether or not the problem was resolved. If it has >>> not been resolved, I would like to speak with you. >>> >>> Thanks >> >> My wife just retired and as of today the TRS has not added >> her sick days that add about 8 months to her retirement >> period. But I am also interested if you have heard of any >> issues with the health insurance instances where because we >> or others as the state told us today are to blame for our >> situation because we did not know the right questions to ask. >> I am 65 and on Medicare but did not have part B because I was >> given the impression by SS that as long as I was on my wife's >> insurance they would be primary and Medicare secondary. As >> she reached the end of the school year we filled out all the >> forms and called to make sure the health insurance would move >> to her retirement and did we need to do or change anything. >> She was told no all would be fine. The first check all was >> well - insurance deducted. Come July 31 no deduction. We >> called and was told she now owed $2058 a month because I was >> not on Part B. No redo no notice no nothing - take it or >> leave it. So now she will get about $50 a month till My part >> B kicks in on 9-1-14. Have you heard from others who receive >> no notice or waning just the bill and hard tactics from the >> state system? We just felt that we were at least due a >> letter of notice. If this is happening to others is there a >> way to let future retires with spouses that are older to know >> what may happen? We may be stuck but wish to be active is >> preventing others from being at a great loss.
>> On 8/04/14, Ron Whelan/Beverly wrote: >>> On 7/29/14, Ms. Franklin wrote: >>>> If you are a teacher who retired in 2013 or 2014, and your >>>> monthly retirement benefit was calculated incorrectly by >>>> TRS, please leave a message on this chat board. Also, >>>> indicate whether or not the problem was resolved. If it has >>>> not been resolved, I would like to speak with you. >>>> >>>> Thanks >>> >>> My wife just retired and as of today the TRS has not added >>> her sick days that add about 8 months to her retirement >>> period. But I am also interested if you have heard of any >>> issues with the health insurance instances where because we >>> or others as the state told us today are to blame for our >>> situation because we did not know the right questions to ask. >>> I am 65 and on Medicare but did not have part B because I was >>> given the impression by SS that as long as I was on my wife's >>> insurance they would be primary and Medicare secondary. As >>> she reached the end of the school year we filled out all the >>> forms and called to make sure the health insurance would move >>> to her retirement and did we need to do or change anything. >>> She was told no all would be fine. The first check all was >>> well - insurance deducted. Come July 31 no deduction. We >>> called and was told she now owed $2058 a month because I was >>> not on Part B. No redo no notice no nothing - take it or >>> leave it. So now she will get about $50 a month till My part >>> B kicks in on 9-1-14. Have you heard from others who receive >>> no notice or waning just the bill and hard tactics from the >>> state system? We just felt that we were at least due a >>> letter of notice. If this is happening to others is there a >>> way to let future retires with spouses that are older to know >>> what may happen? We may be stuck but wish to be active is >>> preventing others from being at a great loss.
I taught in three counties in Georgia. I was able to transfer 45 sick leave days each time I changed counties. However, I am pretty sure I received the days over 45 when I retired.
On 7/18/14, Kteacher wrote: > On 7/18/14, RJL wrote: >> If a teacher has accrued sick days in one county and moves >> and begins teaching in another county, are those days kept >> on the teachers record? > > I taught in three counties in Georgia. I was able to transfer 45 > sick leave days each time I changed counties. However, I am > pretty sure I received the days over 45 when I retired.
Hey! I just graduated from the university of alabama and have a degree in elementary education. I am trying to move to georgia. What are the appropriate steps to take? I know I need to substitute to get my name in the door. Is my certificated accepted there? Any advice on schools etc. would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you SO much
On 11/14/13, SpEd Teach wrote:
> I came back to teaching ...See More