I have been teaching for over a decade now, but I am ready to leave the classroom. I would like to stay in education, but what else can I do with an B.A. in English & M.Ed. in Secondary Education? I do not want to go into administration. Does anyone know what a Teacher Support Specialist (TSS) does and how can I become one? Any other suggestions will be appreciated. I think I am suffering from teacher burn-out. Thank you.
On 8/06/12, How about... wrote: > How about guidance counseling? What county are you in > currently? > > > > > 8/06/12, What's Next wrote: >> Hello, >> >> I have been teaching for over a decade now, but I am ready >> to leave the classroom. I would like to stay in education, >> but what else can I do with an B.A. in English & M.Ed. in >> Secondary Education? I do not want to go into >> administration. Does anyone know what a Teacher Support >> Specialist (TSS) does and how can I become one? Any other >> suggestions will be appreciated. I think I am suffering >> from teacher burn-out. Thank you.
I hear that the job is NOT easy. You really don't do much counseling - mostly test coordination, paperwork, etc.
On 8/07/12, by What's Next wrote: > What would I have to do to become a guidance counselor? > > > > > On 8/06/12, How about... wrote: >> How about guidance counseling? What county are you in >> currently? >> >> >> >> >> 8/06/12, What's Next wrote: >>> Hello, >>> >>> I have been teaching for over a decade now, but I am ready >>> to leave the classroom. I would like to stay in education, >>> but what else can I do with an B.A. in English & M.Ed. in >>> Secondary Education? I do not want to go into >>> administration. Does anyone know what a Teacher Support >>> Specialist (TSS) does and how can I become one? Any other >>> suggestions will be appreciated. I think I am suffering >>> from teacher burn-out. Thank you.
On 8/06/12, DeKalb Teach wrote: > I wish I could help you. DeKalb just let go (this summer) > several media specialists so that would not be a good place to > look right now. > > On 8/06/12, grace wrote: >> Do anyone know of any openings for a Media Specialist in >> the Atlanta Metro area.
tracey jonesOn 8/06/12, DeKalb wrote: > On 8/06/12, grace wrote: >> Do anyone know of any openings for a Media Specialist in >> the Atlanta Metro area.
All throughout my school days from elementary school I was bullied. My peers made fun of my nose, my religion, and even about how depressed I was. While in high school at Dunwoody, my peers completely isolated me. I spent four years by myself. I ate lunch in either teachers classrooms, or didn't eat at all and sat in the library. After graduation, I started school at Georgia Perimeter College. It wasn't long until the depression from being isolated for so long brought me to my suicide attempt. I felt that I had no choice, there was no way out. I kept telling myself, "It won't get better."
After I got help, I learned why I was alive! I was alive to help others through what I went through, and to tell them that IT DOES GET BETTER! That is when I started my non-profit organization called The Push Back Project. The PBP educates people about the effects of bullying and builds support groups. We have monthly meetings where we do activities and play games that teach the after effects of bullying. For example, one of the activities we did involved people saying things that they have heard that was hurtful. Once a hurtful word was spoken, they would take a toothpick and poke a banana. After everyone spoke, I asked everyone to peel their banana. This is when they saw that the banana looked fine on the outside, but on the inside the banana was bruised.
This activity teaches people that even though a person may look fine on the outside, how do they feel on the inside? After speaking to many of the people that attended our meeting and played this activity, they all told me that what they saw really stuck, and they see words in a different way. At the end of the meetings, I ask everyone to raise their hand if they "Vow to Push Back". This means that they will live life in a different way. The people that take the vow will be careful with their words, and they keep an eye out for people bullying others and report it if seen.
So you may be asking yourself, "How can I help?" Well, the answer is simple. Join the fight against bullying and Vow to Push Back! Also, if there any way that The PBP can be introduced into the school, we would love the chance to meet with the principal. We also have brochures that we can have available to have around the school. Also, the school year is starting, and the students will be interacting. If you see someone being bullied, and you feel this person may need an outlet, please, tell them about our monthly meetings! Then, most importantly, don't let a student get isolated like I did. If a student is isolated, get the principal and parents involved, the student may be really hurting.
If you would like to speak to me about more details or if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Polina Milter Founder of The Push Back Project 404.797.3290 [link removed]
On 8/10/12, Sad Teacher wrote: > I was subpoenaed to testify against a former principal in > an upcoming tribunal hearing. Since it is not a criminal > trial, do I have to comply?
I'm working on changing careers to teaching. I want to do English, but I'm not sure which level would be best for me so I figured I'd ask the logical question first.
Which is better in terms of open positions/competition? Would I have a better chance finding a job if I taught high school?
Getting a teaching job in English is extremely difficult regardless of the level you seek. The profession is saturated with highly qualified English teachers in both middle and high schools. In fact, districts have laid off many highly qualified English teachers in order to balance the budget.
If you insist on pursuing a teaching career in English, you will improve your chances of getting a job if you also pursue Special Education certification as well. You could also try to pursue Mathematics and Science certifications as well, but districts are not hiring for those positions as much as they did in the past. The more certifications you have, the higher your chances of employment, but that also means that you increase the chance of teaching a subject that you may not wish to teach.
Hope this helps you in your decision process. Good luck.
--Former Teacher
P.S. If you want to get a teaching job quickly, you could try Bibb County, but let that be your absolute last resort!!!
On 8/11/12, Matt C wrote: > I'm working on changing careers to teaching. I want to do > English, but I'm not sure which level would be best for me > so I figured I'd ask the logical question first. > > Which is better in terms of open positions/competition? > Would I have a better chance finding a job if I taught high > school?
If you are open to both levels, get the high school certification as it will cover grades 6-12 (includes middle school). You should know though that most middle schools prefer their teachers to be certified in multiple subjects, such as social studies and science in most cases as well as math or Language Arts.
The English job area is saturated so adding special ed certifications would be helpful.
About the only subjects that my school has not had dozens of applicants for are foreign language and math. The rest are tough these days even in a rough district. Good Luck!
> > Are all of Georgia's virtual/online schools considered charter > schools? > > > > On 8/15/12, Susie Q wrote: >> There is an important Charter School vote this Nov.6 and >> every public school teacher. If this is passed it will >> take tax money away from the district and give it to >> a specility charter school. These schools can pick and >> choose the students they want to teach. Districts will >> be forced to make up the loss of money with furlough >> days and increase local taxes. >> Here are the numbers just down from the State DOE >> For a typical fifth-grader, ordinary public schools will >> get a bit less than $3,000 in state dollars this year, >> compared to the nearly $7,000 for students in the state- >> created special schools, Garrett noted in an analysis he >> emailed to school superintendents this week. Virtual >> schools will get more than $5,000 per student.
Ed, I hope you will still consider a NO vote on this. This vote will have no bearing on charter schools that currently exist, and it will not eliminate local school districts' ability to create new charter schools. The problem is that it will hand over the decision making process to a group of non- local / non-state business people whose interest is only financial. Not only will they stand to gain financially, but the funding for our non-charter public schools will be diminished with the creation of new charter schools. I think that you will agree that we certainly do not need to further restrict funding for our schools. While you are an educated grandparent who understands the value of a good education, there are many more parents who do not understand and whose children's futures are dependent on their education. We need to advocate fully for these students.
Hope you'll enjoy your new retirement. I retired nine years ago, took one full year of "real" retirement, discovered that I missed the classroom, and went back. I'm teaching part-time and it has never been better!
Does anyone out their have any ideas on the key to getting a position at a virtual school, particularly the Georgia Cyber Academy? (I have applied to at least three positions at GCA, which I believed myself to be qualified for, as I have gotten leads for the same positions at brick and mortar schools.) Each time, I have received "regret" letter. One of the positions I applied for is a rare position and has been posted for a while now; I'd expected to hear something by now. I am starting to wonder if I have been "black balled."
Is their a better chance if you come with a referral from a GCA employee?
On 8/16/12, Samantha B. wrote: > Hello, GA Chatboard! > > Does anyone out their have any ideas on the key to getting > a position at a virtual school, particularly the Georgia > Cyber Academy? (I have applied to at least three positions > at GCA, which I believed myself to be qualified for, as I > have gotten leads for the same positions at brick and > mortar schools.) Each time, I have received "regret" > letter. One of the positions I applied for is a rare > position and has been posted for a while now; I'd expected > to hear something by now. I am starting to wonder if I have > been "black balled." > > Is their a better chance if you come with a referral from a > GCA employee? > > Thanks for any helpful hints! > > Sincerely, > > Weary and Discouarged >
I been looking for a job as a Co- Teacher for a while in Georgia and I have not gotten any responses. I do not know what I need to do to get pass the HR. I have thought about emailing the Principals directly and I would like advice.
SamanthaI would say that if you have already completed the application process through HR then it can never hurt to walk into a school and leave them a hard copy of your resume. At a school I worked in years ago that was the best way to go about it. Literally "get your foot in the door"!
I will ...See MoreOn 8/30/12, Samantha wrote: > I would say that if you have already completed the application > process through HR then it can never hurt to walk into a school > and leave them a hard copy of your resume. At a school I > worked in years ago that was the best way to go about it. > Literally "get your foot in the door"!
I will make sure I go to the school first thing Tuesday morning to drop off a hard copy resume. I just can not handle another " The principal is pulling from Pats"! I feel that the time is ticking and driving an hour would not hurt me if I really want the job. Thanks for your advice.
I'm not ungrateful, but I am unhappy. If I could turn back the hands of time, I would have never become a teacher. I wish I had followed my creative instincts/business spirit instead of choosing the "safe" route....what a rotten way to feel when so many people don't have jobs...
I don't know your background, but it seems that you have the ability to leave the teaching profession and pursue another profession or even a business. If so, I would start trying to pursue it right now. Don't necessarily quit yet unless you have no other choice. The amount of stress teachers have to face is enough to literally make the average person sick. I should know because I eventually became so ill that I struggled with getting out of bed on some days due to the stress I was dealing with. I had to leave, or the stress would've taken my life. Thankfully, I'm in a profession in which I'm greatly appreciated, and I feel better than ever. Do what is best for you. Your sanity and health are worth far more than a job and a paycheck.
--Former Teacher
On 8/20/12, Fifth Year Teach wrote: > I'm not ungrateful, but I am unhappy. If I could turn back > the hands of time, I would have never become a teacher. I > wish I had followed my creative instincts/business spirit > instead of choosing the "safe" route....what a rotten way > to feel when so many people don't have jobs...
I'm in my 19th year of teaching and am counting the days till I can retire. Actually, I'm planning to retire early at 25 years and then do something I love like work in a vet clinic.more a bakery for a little to nothing paycheck. If you are really that unhappy find a way to get out of this profession and do what brings you joy every day. I wish I had done this. Wishing you luck and peace with what ever you decide. Hope your school year goes smoothly.
On 8/21/12, Former Teacher wrote: > I felt exactly the same way you do now two years ago. Though > a lot of people are out of work, I wouldn't consider your > response as one of being ungrateful. Though it's true that a > lot of people would gladly take your job, many wouldn't > survive 30 days. > > I don't know your background, but it seems that you have the > ability to leave the teaching profession and pursue another > profession or even a business. If so, I would start trying to > pursue it right now. Don't necessarily quit yet unless you > have no other choice. The amount of stress teachers have to > face is enough to literally make the average person sick. I > should know because I eventually became so ill that I > struggled with getting out of bed on some days due to the > stress I was dealing with. I had to leave, or the stress > would've taken my life. Thankfully, I'm in a profession in > which I'm greatly appreciated, and I feel better than ever. > Do what is best for you. Your sanity and health are worth far > more than a job and a paycheck. > > --Former Teacher > > On 8/20/12, Fifth Year Teach wrote: >> I'm not ungrateful, but I am unhappy. If I could turn back >> the hands of time, I would have never become a teacher. I >> wish I had followed my creative instincts/business spirit >> instead of choosing the "safe" route....what a rotten way >> to feel when so many people don't have jobs...
On 8/06/12, How about... wrote: > How about guidance counseling? What county are you in > currently? > > > > > 8/06/12, What's Next wrote: >> Hello, >> >> I have been teaching for over a decade now, but I am ready >> to leave the classroom....See More