I received an annual unsatisfactory rating due to "classroom management issues" while trying to teach in a gang/thug filled inner city school. Couldn't get a public school job anywhere after that. Ended up working in a private school and, suprise, my "classroom management issues" suddenly became non- existent. Don't know if this blacklisting is typical, though. This is just my personal experience.
On 11/13/12, teechar wrote: > On 11/10/12, Disappointed wrote...See MoreI'm sure that you "can" get a teaching job after an unsatisfactory, but with the job market flooded, I would think that the unsatisfactory would make it very hard. I know that teachers in my district with an unsatisfactory will generally not be hired back within the district.
On 11/13/12, teechar wrote: > On 11/10/12, Disappointed wrote: >> Can a teacher get another teaching position, after >> receiving 1 unsatisfactory? > > I received an annual unsatisfactory rating due to "classroom > management issues" while trying to teach in a gang/thug filled > inner city school. Couldn't get a public school job anywhere > after that. Ended up working in a private school and, suprise, > my "classroom management issues" suddenly became non- > existent. Don't know if this blacklisting is typical, though. > This is just my personal experience.
I am thinking about making a move to Cumming Ga from Fl. Any advice on teaching in this area? What do my prospects look like for an elementary level job and how is the moral holding up with so many changes? Anything big I should be concerned about? Thank you for any info you may have! :)
I was hoping that people would share their thoughts about teaching in Georgia. I currently am in Wisconsin. Licensed 1st-8th grades. In June of 2013 I will also be certified special ed cross cat 6-21 year olds with an emphasis in EBD. I would like to get my certifications in GA for the same, but want to teach special education. My grades are high and have taken the Praxis II 0146 Middle School Content Knowledge Test and scored VERY HIGH on that. Does anyone know if it is difficult to get a license when certified in another state?
I have been doing some research on places that my wife and I would not mind living. Camden, Glynn and Chatham counties look like decent places. Could people give me their thoughts on the districts in these areas? Are the teachers treated half way decent? The cost of living seems lower, so I would think that the pay would be satisfactory. Is this the case?
Am I missing out on some districts that I REALLY need to take a look at? I am open to other locations, but these seemed like nice areas to live. Overall, what are your thoughts about teaching in Georgia?
ChuckOn 11/25/12, Chuck wrote: > Hello, > > I was hoping that people would share their thoughts about > teaching in Georgia. I currently am in Wisconsin. Licensed > 1st-8th grades. In June of 2013 I will also be certified > special ed cross cat 6-21 year olds with an emphasis in > EBD. I would like to get my certifications in GA for...See MoreOn 11/25/12, Chuck wrote: > Hello, > > I was hoping that people would share their thoughts about > teaching in Georgia. I currently am in Wisconsin. Licensed > 1st-8th grades. In June of 2013 I will also be certified > special ed cross cat 6-21 year olds with an emphasis in > EBD. I would like to get my certifications in GA for the > same, but want to teach special education. My grades are > high and have taken the Praxis II 0146 Middle School > Content Knowledge Test and scored VERY HIGH on that. Does > anyone know if it is difficult to get a license when > certified in another state? > > I have been doing some research on places that my wife and > I would not mind living. Camden, Glynn and Chatham counties > look like decent places. Could people give me their > thoughts on the districts in these areas? Are the teachers > treated half way decent? The cost of living seems lower, so > I would think that the pay would be satisfactory. Is this > the case? > > Am I missing out on some districts that I REALLY need to > take a look at? I am open to other locations, but these > seemed like nice areas to live. Overall, what are your > thoughts about teaching in Georgia? > > Thank you in advance, > > Chuck
Thank you for the response "Anonymous".
Does anyone else wish to share their thoughts on teaching in Georgia? Anything else that you would like to add "Anonymous", good or bad? Georgia and South Carolina are my top 2 choices with North Carolina being a third location.
sheknightIt depends on what you teach. If you teach special ed. Hall County and Gwinnett County have not been great expeirences for me. I am moving out of Georgia because my experience has been very negative.
I am planning on driving to Georgia, from Wisconsin, in January and spending a week meeting with someone from HR in each district (no vacation for this guy). I have the contacts and phone numbers all researched. Now to start the calls to get the meetings set. I want to show that I have the desire and ambition to go after what I want. Relocation is not an issue at all.
Would people be willing to share their thoughts about any of the above districts? Websites paint a wonderful picture of each district, but others insights would be beneficial. I get to see them for myself in January.
On 1/03/13, Sped Teach wrote: > Please do not get involved with Clayton or DeKalb - bad news both > places. Clayton actually lost its accreditation a couple of years > ago and has just regained it, and DeKalb is currently on probabtion > after a SACS review. Both counties have their BOEs to blame. > Teachers in both counties are very unhappy. You can find more > information on their situations by doing a Google search. Both were > covered well in the Atlanta news. > > Fayette County had the best public school system in the state for a > number of years. I'm not sure what the ranking is now, but they are > still very strong. As a result, jobs are hard to get there. Some of > the Clayton County mess is moving into it, but it's still a good > place to be. > > Gwinnett is the biggest system in the state. Teachers I know there > seem happy, for the most part. Because the system is so large, the > schools vary a good bit, from truly outstanding to higher crime > rates. It's a nice place to live too. > > You didn't mention Henry County, but you might look at it. It's a > nice county that is fairly large. It's also one of the few systems > where teachers pay into Social Security, if that is important to > you. > > I don't know much about the other counties, but if I could, I'd be > in Pickens County. Lovely place!
CutawayI dont have any useful info for you, Chuck, as I am just now following my dream of becoming a teacher. However, please let me say that you sound like a wonderful person to lead Georgia's kids and will be an asset to any school you teach in. Best of luck to you. May you rise to the top!
Now, I can make up a story? Should I? Any feedback w...See MoreI was pressured to resign mid-year due to a parental complaint about touching a student (I was rushed at the entrance, and I grabbed frantically to make order out of chaos - but then let go). No complaints were ever filed with the State. Let out of my contract. Nothing on my certificate.
Now, I can make up a story? Should I? Any feedback would be appreciated.
On 12/17/12, Gringo wrote: > On 12/15/12, Not Given wrote: >> I was pressured to resign mid-year due to a parental >> complaint about touching a student (I was rushed at the >> entrance, and I grabbed frantically to make order out of >> chaos - but then let go). No complaints were ever filed >> with the State. Let out of my contract. Nothing on my >> certificate. >> >> Now, I can make up a story? Should I? Any feedback would >> be appreciated. > > I would be honest without embellishing anything.
I would like to know people's opinions on which do you think is the better option nowadays for a child's education? I am losing confidence in public schools. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you in advance for your responses.
Public is better because of the accountability. The ...See MoreOn 12/17/12, Confused wrote: > I would like to know people's opinions on which do you > think is the better option nowadays for a child's > education? I am losing confidence in public schools. I > would love to hear your thoughts. Thank you in advance for > your responses.
Public is better because of the accountability. The rest of the "options" are junk.
Sped TeachIt really depends on where you live. Yes, the testing, etc. in public schools can be a pain, but there are some fine public schools out there that offer many, many opportunities. The same is true of private schools. There are some that are truly outstanding, but be prepared to pay BIG bucks for them, like $20K a year and up. The smaller private sch...See MoreIt really depends on where you live. Yes, the testing, etc. in public schools can be a pain, but there are some fine public schools out there that offer many, many opportunities. The same is true of private schools. There are some that are truly outstanding, but be prepared to pay BIG bucks for them, like $20K a year and up. The smaller private schools are usually not very good, especially in the higher grades because they just cannot afford to offer the opportunities like AP classes, fine arts, etc. I used to frown upon homeschooling, but I know some people who have done it very well, and their kids have gone on to become very successful. It's tough to do right, though. I've seen too many students come into public school after being homeschooled, and they are so far behind. It also depends on the child. Some do very well homeschooled, while others crave the social aspects of school. That said, I'm a product of public school, as are my children, and we're all doing just fine. One key to public and private school is to be involved as a parent!! I cannot say that enough!
Driving down in a few weeks to check things out. Would anyone care to share more of their thoughts. My email is posted in one of my last posts. You may contact me there if you would like. I am excited and looking forward to a possible opportunity to move to the area for a teaching job.
I was wondering if anyone knew if the GA Tapp program is currently enrolling students. I heard that very few school districts are hiring people who are looking to go this route. I have been out of college for one year, with another job, and I am now interested in going into education.
On 1/21/13, tapp 'grad' wrote: > This program is worthless. If I had to 'reflect' one mor time. > It taught me nothing about teaching AND I also didn't qualify > for higher pay after two years. I would have if i had just > taken a master's AND actually learned something. > > On 1/04/13, Art wrote: >> I was wondering if anyone knew if the GA Tapp program is >> currently enrolling students. I heard that very few school >> districts are hiring people who are looking to go this >> route. I have been out of college for one year, with another >> job, and I am now interested in going into education.
Most teachers who enter the TAPP program do not remain ...See MoreDon't forget the fees they take out of your check while you're in the program. And you're also paid at the provisional level on the salary schedule which is approximately 94% of your salary. Also, you're much more likely to get laid off and have a much harder time finding another job.
Most teachers who enter the TAPP program do not remain in education for more than five years for the reasons gatappteacher and I mentioned. The traditional route is what administrators value. They only use TAPP if they are extremely desperate, and with so many certified teachers looking for a job, you would be wasting your time considering TAPP.
--Former Teacher
On 2/04/13, gatappteacher wrote: > Don't do it! It is a horrible program. You work 40 hours a week > teaching, take work home, then spend nights and weekends taking > classes that teach you nothing. You are expected to perform like > a veteran teacher from the first moment of unpaid pre-planning. > If you really think teaching is for you, pay the fees and go > back to school before getting a full-time teaching job. > > On 1/21/13, tapp 'grad' wrote: >> This program is worthless. If I had to 'reflect' one mor time. >> It taught me nothing about teaching AND I also didn't qualify >> for higher pay after two years. I would have if i had just >> taken a master's AND actually learned something. >> >> On 1/04/13, Art wrote: >>> I was wondering if anyone knew if the GA Tapp program is >>> currently enrolling students. I heard that very few school >>> districts are hiring people who are looking to go this >>> route. I have been out of college for one year, with another >>> job, and I am now interested in going into education.
I received an annual unsatisfactory rating due to "classroom management issues" while trying to teach in a gang/thug filled inner city school. Couldn't get a public school job anywhere after that. Ended up working in a...See More