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Need a Sped Job in the metro area

by A.Reynolds

Jul 25, 2012

I am in desperate need of a job. I am a certified-highly qualified teacher that is out of work. I have over 8 years experience in the special education area. I am wondering if anyone knows of any counties or particular schools that are in need of an interrelated special education teacher. Please respond!

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A.Reynolds On 8/02/12, douglas teacher wrote: > Try Douglas County. There are going to be open positions for > collab. teachers in a few of the high schools after school starts > and they have numbers. > > > On 8/02/12, Dekalb Teach wrote: >> I keep trying to post but it does not go through. I hope it >> does this time. I was jus...See More

Aug 3, 2012

Ms Helpful On 7/25/12, A.Reynolds wrote: > I am in desperate need of a job. I am a certified-highly > qualified teacher that is out of work. I have over 8 years > experience in the special education area. I am wondering if > anyone knows of any counties or particular schools that are > in need of an interrelated special education teacher. > ...See More

Aug 8, 2012

Renewing Teaching Certificate

by Anxiety Ridden

Aug 2, 2012

Was out of the country, thought certificates renewed automatically due to no PLU. Couldn't do background check that I found out was required because didn't get back home until after the June 30 deadline.

Is it going to be a hassle to renew? Not in a Georgia school now, but want to have it just in case things get better and decide to come b...See More

Still looking for help Is there anybody out there who can provide info?

On 8/02/12, Anxiety Ridden wrote: > Was out of the country, thought certificates renewed > automatically due to no PLU. Couldn't do background check > that I found out was required because didn't get back > home until after the June 30 deadline. > > Is it going to be a hass...See More

Aug 10, 2012

APS- refrigerators in classrooms

by Pissed off

Aug 6, 2012

So, I teacher for Atlanta Public Schools and the staff at my elementary school has been told that we must remove all mini-refrigerators, microwaves, and toaster ovens from classrooms. Our vice principal even walked through the building this morning to make sure they were all gone. Supposedly, the system is trying to save money on electricity. Most ...See More

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retired Oh, my. Yes, these things you mention can really raise the system's electric bill. How many rooms like yours with refrigerators, etc. are there in APS? Electricity waste got so bad in our system that the county hired an Energy Nazi guy (a retired principal) to wander through the schools after hours and on the weekend to turn off stuff left on and l...See More

Aug 6, 2012

DeKalb Teach They started doing that in DeKalb around 2005. They claimed it was due to the fire marshal. Interesting bit of information about the electricity. We were also told we could not put anything on the hall walls or doors - because of the fire marshal.

I moved to another school and the papa in my room had hidden a microwave in the closet. I wa...See More

Aug 6, 2012

Teacher Burn-Out

by What's Next

Aug 6, 2012

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 ...See More

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by What's Next 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....See More

Aug 7, 2012

Guidance requires a Master's I believe that guidance and counseling requires a master's in that subject. Is there any demand for counselors these days or is that position also going away?

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...See More

Aug 28, 2012

Media Specialist job needed

by grace

Aug 6, 2012

Do anyone know of any openings for a Media Specialist in the Atlanta Metro area.

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DeKalb Teach - again That should be DeKalb "RIF'd" (reduction in force) several media specialists.

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 ...See More

Aug 6, 2012

tracey jones On 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.

margret fain elementary aps

Aug 13, 2012

Anti-bullying non-profit

by Polina Milter

Aug 9, 2012

My name is Polina Milter and I am the founder of The Push Back Project. Before I go any further, I would like to tell you a little about myself so you can learn how The Push Back Project began.

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. ...See MoreMy name is Polina Milter and I am the founder of The Push Back Project. Before I go any further, I would like to tell you a little about myself so you can learn how The Push Back Project began.

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]

by Sad Teacher

Aug 10, 2012

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?

To sad... Tough situation. Are you with APS?

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?

Aug 10, 2012

Secondary or middle?

by Matt C

Aug 11, 2012

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?

Former Teacher Matt,

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 tea...See More

Aug 12, 2012

Bibb Teacher 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?...See More

Aug 28, 2012

Charter Schools

by Susie Q

Aug 15, 2012

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 loca...See More

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Ed Wynn I'm undecided. I just retired, and public schools are so different. Robotic lessons, and administrative bloat. Huge classes.......I tend to want my grandchildren to attend a private or a charter school.

> > Are all of Georgia's virtual/online schools considered charter > schools? > > > > On 8/15/12, Susie Q wrote: >...See More

Aug 15, 2012

Brenda "I'm undecided. I just retired, and public schools are so different. Robotic lessons, and administrative bloat. Huge classes.......I tend to want my grandchildren to attend a private or a charter school."

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 wi...See More

Sep 27, 2012

Teacher Support Specialist

by Linda S.

Aug 15, 2012

Does anyone know how I can become a teacher support specialist and how much do they make (average salary)? Thank you.

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