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Hi, I'm currently a Spanish teacher, and I have experience teaching multiple subjects including s.s., l.a., ESL and art appreciation. I'm exploring other positions in education that I may want to pursue in the future that may not necessarily be in the classroom, but still working with children. (I've considered administration and curriculum directo...See MoreHi, I'm currently a Spanish teacher, and I have experience teaching multiple subjects including s.s., l.a., ESL and art appreciation. I'm exploring other positions in education that I may want to pursue in the future that may not necessarily be in the classroom, but still working with children. (I've considered administration and curriculum director, but I'm not sure if I have that admin. personality in my bones.) :)
The idea of being a high school counselor has been in the back of my mind for awhile, but I know nothing about how in demand these positions are in IL, and if being bilingual could help me obtain a position. For example, I know that bilingual school psychologists, reading specialists and social workers are in demand.
I know that many Chicagoland area universities offer this as a masters degree, and I realize it's a huge commitment. If anyone could share more info about your job as a counselor, I'd appreciate it. -what a typical day is like -how you made the transition from teacher to counselor (I know it used to be a requirement to have a teaching cert.) -how it compares to classroom teaching -is the pay similar to teaching (part of teaching contract and same salary lanes) -things you like about your job; things you don't (you don't have to tell me where you work)
Thank you, Lola
Hi, I'm currently a Spanish teacher, and I have experience teaching multiple subjects including s.s., l.a., ESL and art appreciation. I'm exploring other positions in education that I may want to pursue in the future that may not necessarily be in the classroom, but still working with children. (I've considered administration and curriculum directo...See MoreHi, I'm currently a Spanish teacher, and I have experience teaching multiple subjects including s.s., l.a., ESL and art appreciation. I'm exploring other positions in education that I may want to pursue in the future that may not necessarily be in the classroom, but still working with children. (I've considered administration and curriculum director, but I'm not sure if I have that admin. personality in my bones.) :)
The idea of being a high school counselor has been in the back of my mind for awhile, but I know nothing about how in demand these positions are in IL, and if being bilingual could help me obtain a position. For example, I know that bilingual school psychologists, reading specialists and social workers are in demand.
I know that many Chicagoland area universities offer this as a masters degree, and I realize it's a huge commitment. If anyone could share more info about your job as a counselor, I'd appreciate it. -what a typical day is like -how you made the transition from teacher to counselor (I know it used to be a requirement to have a teaching cert.) -how it compares to classroom teaching -is the pay similar to teaching (part of teaching contract and same salary lanes) -things you like about your job; things you don't (you don't have to tell me where you work)
Thank you, Lola
by considers reducing pension benefits to teachers who have already retired
Apr 2, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The director of the Illinois Teachers Retirement System warns that financial troubles are so great it could be forced to consider reducing pension benefits to teachers who have already retired, according to a newspaper report Sunday.
The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reported Saturday that it obtained a c...See MoreSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The director of the Illinois Teachers Retirement System warns that financial troubles are so great it could be forced to consider reducing pension benefits to teachers who have already retired, according to a newspaper report Sunday.
The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reported Saturday that it obtained a confidential memo written by Dick Ingram warning of the politically explosive possibility of whittling away pensions not just for future retirees but for those who have already left work.
In the Feb. 9 memo to his board, Ingram said the state’s largest pension system has been underfunded for decades and that he is no longer confident the state will continue to pay it enough money to stay above water. The state owes Ingram’s fund $43 billion.
Ingram cited one forecast that the Teachers Retirement System could be insolvent by 2029.
Ingram said pension funding is under severe threat from the state’s unpaid bills, soaring Medicaid costs and the $85 billion in overall unfunded pension liability, which is expected to rise.
“If that is the case, the only other option available that would significantly change the amount owed is to reduce past service costs for active members and retirees,” Ingram wrote in the memo.
Cost-of-living increases may be targeted
In an interview with the newspaper Friday, Ingram said the state might have to target cost-of-living pension increases, which are currently 3 percent a year and compounded.
“I’m really stuck,” he told the paper. “I have to say that the math is not trueing up with what is constitutional or fair or earned or whatever else.”
Will Lovett, a lobbyist for the Illinois Education Association, said changing benefits for those who have already retired is unconstitutional.
“That is crystal clear in that benefits cannot be modified or changed,” he said.
The Illinois House Republican leader, Tom Cross of Oswego, praised Ingram’s shift in thinking but declined to endorse the idea of altering benefits for those already receiving them.
“I’ve never had members of the General Assembly advocate that,” Cross said. “You’re in a whole different arena with retirees.”
Ingram said that lawmakers have told him the state is unlikely to continue making full pension payments to the fund. As a result, Ingram had a consulting firm to try to determine when the fund could become insolvent. It concluded that it could happen between 2029 and 2049.
As far as solutions, Ingram cited the teachers’ pension fund in Ohio, which came up with options such as raising the retirement age and member contributions and reducing cost-of-living increases.
by Just Curious
Apr 6, 2012
When do most high schools complete their hiring for the next year?
I'm the son of an Illinois teacher, and I took a semester off of college. Am I still covered by my mothers benefits (health/dental)?
Hello Everyone! Please help! I am conducting a survey for current and former special education teachers to complete my MA in special education. Please take 5 minutes to fill out this short survey-your input is valuable! Thank you in advance:) [link removed]
Hi, I used to frequent the Cook County ROE site years ago to see job postings for teachers. Where do these school districts post now since the website is down? The only one I've gone to is K12jobspot. Any easier to navigate websites that you could suggest using?
Thanks, Lily
Does anyone know if there are endorsements that you can get on a Type 10 Special certification. I have a LBS 1. I know you can get an early childhood special education approval, but is there anything else?
Has anyone had a Type 10 certification, LBS 1 and got a Type 03, Elementary later on? I would like the general curriculum base. I don't feel like I have a grasp on the general curriculum.
If so, do you have to take the whole 4 year program, or did you take just the classes you needed? Any recommendations on where to do this?
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