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Relocating from CA to MD

by Brian

Apr 16, 2009

Hello,

My family and I are thinking about relocating back east and one of the areas we have in mind is MD. I am a social studies teacher with 10 years exp. How does the job market look for teachers in general in MD? Are the salaries good enough so I can be the only "bread winner" while my wife stays home with our 2 young kids?

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Howard Teacher I am a teacher in Howard County. It is a wonderful place to work. They support their teachers. In terms of Social Studies, it is tough job to get. You might want to get into the county first in a area like SPED then get into a Social Studies position a year later. You can always teach Social STudies in a inclusion type format. There is a teacher in...See More

Apr 18, 2009

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question to howard teacher A county that supports its teachers; that is definitely what I need. A few weeks ago HCPS had a sped job fair and I couldn't even register for it because it was completely filled up, so I kind of gave up in favor of other counties, figuring that HCPS has all the sped applicants it can possibly need, if not more. Is this assumption accurate? Do you ...See MoreA county that supports its teachers; that is definitely what I need. A few weeks ago HCPS had a sped job fair and I couldn't even register for it because it was completely filled up, so I kind of gave up in favor of other counties, figuring that HCPS has all the sped applicants it can possibly need, if not more. Is this assumption accurate? Do you have any info on the sped job outlook in HCPS?

On 4/18/09, Howard Teacher wrote: > I am a teacher in Howard County. It is a wonderful place to work. > They support their teachers. In terms of Social Studies, it is tough > job to get. You might want to get into the county first in a area > like SPED then get into a Social Studies position a year later. You > can always teach Social STudies in a inclusion type format. There is > a teacher in my school who took this route. It is hard to make it on > one salary in the baltimore/dc area. good luck > > On 4/16/09, Brian wrote: >> zha, thanks for the information and the places to check out. >> >> >> On 4/16/09, zha wrote: >>> I am not sure who's hiring right now, but you can always >>> check websites. >>> >>> I think you'll find the best salaries are in Montgomery >>> County, MD. Schools are diverse from some of the best >>> schools in the Country, to some pretty average ones. A >>> teacher with 5 years experience and a Master's degree makes >>> over $50,000. A 15 year veteran is paid in the $80,000 range. >>> >>> You might also check out Howard County. Its a smallish >>> county with a very flat school organization. Their salaries >>> aren't bad there either. >>> >>> Good luck. >>> >>> On 4/16/09, Brian wrote: >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> My family and I are thinking about relocating back east and >>>> one of the areas we have in mind is MD. I am a social >>>> studies teacher with 10 years exp. How does the job market >>>> look for teachers in general in MD? Are the salaries good >>>> enough so I can be the only "bread winner" while my wife >>>> stays home with our 2 young kids? >>>> >>>> Any information would be helpful. Thanks.

Apr 18, 2009

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job interview question

by anon job seeker

Apr 18, 2009

Any teacher who reads these chatboards, or any teacher who has been around at all, knows that many administrators are NOT supportive of their teachers. Recently I went to a jopb fair where the interviewer was kind enough to let me read a copy of the questions that he would be asking. The questions were in the right hand column and the key words the...See More

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md teacher On 4/18/09, anon job seeker wrote: > Any teacher who reads these chatboards, or any teacher who > has been around at all, knows that many administrators are > NOT supportive of their teachers.

While I have no doubt there are plenty of administrators who are not supportive of their teachers, I have also had many wonderful administ...See More

May 27, 2009

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Baltimore County School District

by possibly relocating from Buffalo

Apr 20, 2009

Hi:

My husband attended a job fair and applied to Baltimore County School District. We were not considering leaving the area, but things are not great here either. Can someone please give me information about your school districts and the area itself? What towns are located in this area? I have tried doing some research but I do not find t...See More

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advanced contract with bcps

by Anxious

Apr 21, 2009

I was offered an advanced contract with baltimore county at my screeening interview which was held in early march. I took the contract but am not really sure what steps I should be taking right now to secure employment with a particular school. I was contacted and interviewed with one HS principal but that was over a month ago and I haven't heard a...See More

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Tina/8th On 4/21/09, Anxious wrote: > I was offered an advanced contract with baltimore county > at my screeening interview which was held in early march. > I took the contract but am not really sure what steps I > should be taking right now to secure employment with a > particular school. I was contacted and interviewed with > one HS prin...See More

Apr 21, 2009

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bcps teacher On 4/21/09, Anxious wrote: > I was offered an advanced contract with baltimore county > at my screeening interview which was held in early march. > I took the contract but am not really sure what steps I > should be taking right now to secure employment with a > particular school. I was contacted and interviewed with > one HS prin...See MoreOn 4/21/09, Anxious wrote: > I was offered an advanced contract with baltimore county > at my screeening interview which was held in early march. > I took the contract but am not really sure what steps I > should be taking right now to secure employment with a > particular school. I was contacted and interviewed with > one HS principal but that was over a month ago and I > haven't heard anything and assume that I wont be offered > the position. I have not heard anything at all from any > school or personnel representative in over a month. Is it > too soon to feel anxious? Should I wait until May before I > begin e-mailing individual prinicpals? Does anybody have > any experienced with advanced contracts in balt. county?

I am a teacher with BCPS and have a little info for you. There is a timeline that principals must follow in terms of hiring "new hires". First, all teachers that have been excessed have to be placed in openings before new hires can be placed, even those with advanced contracts. That time is coming up, so my advice would be contact the schools you are interested in working for. If you are interested in the position you interviewed for, I would follow up with an email to the principal you met with thanking them for meeting and asking them to let you know what the next steps you should be taking, and how interested you are in working at that school. Even though you have an advanced contract, you will need to be an advocate for yourself and put youtself out there. I would also suggest attending the Job Fair at Timonium Fair grounds (I believe it is on April 30th, go to BCPS's website to double check day/time). Bring copies of your resume and drop them off at all of the high schools you are interested in working for. Make sure you talk to someone, its good to match a name with a face. Last, if you know anyone who teaches at a BCPS school, ask them to put your name out for you. BCPS is a great place to work, but it is really big, so you need to keep in touch with potential employers. Hope this helps and congrats

Apr 27, 2009

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reciprocity with other states

by elana

Apr 22, 2009

when relocating to maryland- what do any of you know about the state accepting licenses from other states? and how would I find out? the dept. of ed. web site is a little confusing. thanks

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Tina/8th You have to have your transcripts and test scores evaluated by the MD Department of Ed. Where Iwork, they have a person in their HR department that is trained to do so. They will do when they are considering hiring you.

Apr 22, 2009

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Queen Anne's County

by interested teacher

Apr 26, 2009

Anyone know of any teacher opening for Sept.in QA for early childhood or elementary ? TIA

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teaching french and arabic

by Rachid Rami

Apr 28, 2009

it s a good thing to communicate with languages with all kinds.

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Antoine Khoury On 4/28/09, Rachid Rami wrote: > it s a good thing to communicate with languages with all > kinds. Please, I would like to know, Sir, where this job is located.

Thank, Antoine Khoury [email removed]

May 14, 2009

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interview quesion

by brian

May 1, 2009

how do you answer these questions during an interview? " Why do you want to teach"? "How do you handle assessments"? How do you encourage learning? "What is your philosophy of education"?

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