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Julie These virtual schools receive such a large number of applications that it is extremely hard to get in the door without an employee referral. I know this for a fact when it comes to GCA. Ask around - their number of employees keeps growing and I'm pretty sure they offer compensation when a teacher refers someone that gets hired so maybe you can find...See More

Jun 9, 2013

emailing principals about jobs seen on websites

by Tagin

Aug 18, 2012

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.

Samantha 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"!

Aug 30, 2012

Tagin On 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"!

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Aug 31, 2012

Not Ungrateful, Just Unhappy

by Fifth Year Teach

Aug 20, 2012

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...

Former Teacher 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 teach...See More

Aug 21, 2012

I understand Awww, honey. I'm so sorry. Think of it this way ... How do you truly know what want to do until you do something tht you don't want to do?

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...See MoreAwww, honey. I'm so sorry. Think of it this way ... How do you truly know what want to do until you do something tht you don't want to do?

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...

Aug 24, 2012

Educator Day at GA Aquarium

by Anyone?

Aug 27, 2012

Did any one else go to the GA Educator day at the aquarium and World of Coke? I thought it was really well done and very cool that we got to see "behind the scenes" at the aquarium.

We didn't go to the teacher meeting at 9, though. I'm curious about what they talked about; did anyone else go?

About Paraprofessionals

by Wanna Know

Aug 30, 2012

Hi. Does anyone know how to become qualified to be a paraprofessional? And what are their duties and how much doe they make on average? Thanks!

Wanna Know I am currently a teacher wanting to get out of the classroom. I have a passion for education and still like working with the students...just not as their teacher. Any position suggestions...HELP!

Aug 31, 2012

Sped Teach I was a teacher who left the profession and returned as a para a couple of years ago. Because I had degrees, I was given para certification immediately. The pay is horrible. In my metro Atlanta county, they make only a bit above minimum wage. I have since returned as a special education teacher. Self-contained is an awesome place to be!

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Sep 10, 2012

Art Teachers: How to Reach?

by Christine Burgoyne

Aug 31, 2012

Is there an e-list for middle and high school art teachers? I'd like to share info about this UGA-sponsored design contest.

Each year we have a pin design contest for the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair. The contest is open to any middle or high school student in the state (they do not have to be taking science). The winner receives $...See More

ABA certificate?

by Curious

Sep 1, 2012

Has anyone acquired an ABA certificate? How difficult was it? How many courses? Was it worth it?

Although I have experience taking and analyzing data, I might go for a certificate, not a Masters, to supplement my teacher certification (in Sped, that I have).

Thank you.

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Susan If you are talking about the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certificate.... it's hard to find certificate programs in Georgia that are not part of a degree seeking tract. Georgia state does have one. It consists of 5 courses (changing to 6 in 2014) along with 1500 experience hours and 75 hours supervised by a BCBA.

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Sep 6, 2012

Teacher pay determined by STUDENT survey ???????????????????

by unreal

Sep 6, 2012

say it ain't so !!

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Sped Teach I couldn't link to the story, but I've heard those words around here too. Isn't it part of the Race to the Top money?

On 9/06/12, unreal wrote: > say it ain't so !! > > [link removed]

Sep 10, 2012

retired Race to the Top my butt. Just gonna cause more ERASE to the Top a la Atlanta and Albany.

On 9/10/12, Sped Teach wrote: > I couldn't link to the story, but I've heard those words > around here too. Isn't it part of the Race to the Top money? > > On 9/06/12, unreal wrote: >> say it ain't so !! >> >> [link remove...See More

Sep 13, 2012