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Screening Interview

by Pondering soul

Jun 18, 2014

I recently had a screening interview that was set up like speed dating. I along with six others transitioned through 3 interviewer in timed intervals. My question is, has anyone went through this process, how long did it take to hear back from HR and if you do not hear back are your chances of getting hired in that school district now nil.

what school district? What district is doing this, if you don't mind sharing.

On 6/18/14, Pondering soul wrote: > I recently had a screening interview that was set up like > speed dating. I along with six others transitioned through > 3 interviewer in timed intervals. My question is, has > anyone went through this process, how long did it take to &...See More

Jun 29, 2014

are principals discriminationg against older teachers

by Rubin

May 25, 2014

I met an incredible teacher the other day. Many of their students over the years felt they went above and beyond and really taught them everything but now some crazy principal is bullying the teacher to make them resign. Is this normal? Why would you get rid of a fantastic teacher?

In my youth, I found that principals were out of touch an...See More

are you referring specifically to MD? You do not say in your post. There have been many posts over the years on the main teacher chatboard, the administrators chatboard,and the substitute teacher chatboard about perceived age discrimination in education. The trouble is that no one can prove what was going on, so how could you claim discrimination?

On 5/25/14, Rubin wrote: >...See More

May 28, 2014

by Transfer Deadline

Jul 12, 2008

Okay, I understand that July 15 is the deadline for tenured teachers to resign if they're leaving the county, but what about transfers within the county? I got a voicemail message from a principal asking for an interview, but what if I don't find out if I've gotten the job until after July 15? Am I obligated to stay in my current position?

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DMC Sorry, Prince George's.

On 7/14/08, Anon wrote: > Which county are you in? > > > > On 7/12/08, Transfer Deadline wrote: >> Okay, I understand that July 15 is the deadline for >> tenured teachers to resign if they're leaving the county, >> but what about transfers within the county? I got a >> voicemai...See More

Jul 14, 2008

Anon Last year's deadline was August 1st.

On 7/14/08, DMC wrote: > Sorry, Prince George's. > > On 7/14/08, Anon wrote: >> Which county are you in? >> >> >> >> On 7/12/08, Transfer Deadline wrote: >>> Okay, I understand that July 15 is the deadline for >>> tenured teachers to resign if the...See More

Jul 15, 2008

VERY new teacher ... I need some advice!!!

by Casey

Jul 15, 2008

I am a recent college graduate in December, with only a foreign language degree. I was hired yesterday by aacps at a middle school to teach french & spanish. I have only really taken 2 education courses in college and I am so excited because deep down I have always wanted to do this, but at the same time very nervous about just jumping head fir...See More

Tina/8th My advice would be to get

Teaching with Love and Logic Wong's The First day of School Fred Jones - Tools for Teaching

You can't teach (or you can try but won't get far) if you don't have their attention. Do what these books say until you have enough experience to develop some ideas of your own.

Ask if you will have a m...See More

Jul 15, 2008

Management is key I would highly recommend taking some time to think about what you want your classroom to look like and how you want it to run. Establishing in your mind what your own expectations are will help you convey them to the students. Think about what you want to accomplish - will grouped seating work better or rows? What pieces of furniture do you want in...See More

Jul 26, 2008

Is Maryland Slow to Hire this Year?

by SpecialJ

Jul 15, 2008

I was just wondering. I see a few people here have positions but my anxiety level is skyrocketing by the day. I have 4 years of experience and excellent references so I don't get the problem. I have applied with Frederick county and Montgomery County (whom I have worked for previously and was hired way before now). Just seeing if it's just me or if...See More

MM I think it has been hard with the budget cuts. Keep on MCPS everyday until they give you an answer, I had to push and push with them to get hired.

Jul 15, 2008

Finally Hired I was just hired by Howard County. I had an interview in February, and didn't meet with a principal until last week.

On 7/15/08, MM wrote: > I think it has been hard with the budget cuts. Keep on MCPS > everyday until they give you an answer, I had to push and > push with them to get hired.

Jul 26, 2008

Placement of middle schooler, need advice

by Parent

Jul 16, 2008

My question, before you read on, is what would you suggest I do about my daughters placement for social studies next year and what do you think would b the appropriate placement for her?

I have a daughter who is going in to 7th grade. In 5th grade she did not test in GT social studies, which was no issue at all for me. She is, however, GT ...See More

PG Teacher As you can see from my name, I don't teach in Howard County. However, I can offer you this advice:

1. Try e-mailing your child's sixth grade teacher and explain the situation. You'd be surprised by how many teachers check their e-mail during the summer. Assuming that this teacher has only had positive interactions with you and your daughte...See MoreAs you can see from my name, I don't teach in Howard County. However, I can offer you this advice:

1. Try e-mailing your child's sixth grade teacher and explain the situation. You'd be surprised by how many teachers check their e-mail during the summer. Assuming that this teacher has only had positive interactions with you and your daughter, she may be willing to help you out, despite being "off the clock".

2. If you can't get in touch with the teacher, try to the middle school guidance office. It should be open year-round (for summer registration). Try working through the guidance office. You may find that your daughter is being placed in a GT section anyway because it is easier to schedule the kids in groups.

3. If you are unable to meet with the guidance office, try e- mailing the principal. Since it is a slow time of year, you may be able to schedule a meeting to discuss the situation.

Regardless of who you talk to, remember to be reasonable and avoid getting into an argument. Remember, if you don't achieve your objective, you can always meet with your daughter's teachers after first quarter (once they've had a chance to observe her work) and make your case. Schedules can be changed. Make sure that your daughter behaves in class and does her work(even if she is bored). If not, the teachers may try to use her bad behavior against her. Most teachers are willing to bend over backwards for well-behaved students and cooperative parents. I hope this helps.

On 7/16/08, Parent wrote: > My question, before you read on, is what would you suggest > I do about my daughters placement for social studies next > year and what do you think would b the appropriate > placement for her? > > I have a daughter who is going in to 7th grade. In 5th > grade she did not test in GT social studies, which was no > issue at all for me. She is, however, GT math and so we > went to the GT orientation meeting. At that time they gave > parents the impression that except for math and reading, > all other social studies classes taught the same content. > The GT class just got more work and projects so unless your > child loves the extra work, GT classes may not be the place > for her. > > This year, toward the end of the year, my daughter started > talking about how much she LOVED social studies and wish > she had more projects and work in that class. > > She only brought home A's in social studies and had > straight A's in everything else except for 2 Bs on the last > report card. > > She's extremely well organized and intrinsically motivated. > > My problem is my county, Howard, requires testing or > teacher reccomendation (which I feel certain she would > have) but it's summer and those opportunities have long > passed. How do I convince the powers that be that this > would be the right placement for her next year. (I'm only > seeking her place in the class with more enrichment, not > really a GT label in that subject. Come time for history, > I don't think she would remain as interested and would > return to a class that does not have the extension pieces.)

Jul 16, 2008

Calling County HR

by Advice

Jul 17, 2008

What exactly is appropriate to say to HR when you have already applied and want an interview? I feel like I'm being pushy and am not sure what to say.

MM This is (fill in name here) I am wondering if you had an opportunity to review my resume. I would like to set up an interview time, is there a good day next week for me to come in?

Jul 18, 2008

by JPC

Jul 19, 2008

I'm sorry if this question has been asked umpteen times before, but maybe I'll get another perspective. I'm a 7-12 Social Studies teacher recently laid off by a Christian school in PA for budget reasons. I also taught at BCPS (Woodlawn) for a year before that. Since I feel as though I should not be picky, as teaching full-time in a different enviro...See More

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lynne I agree with Anon. IF the original poster has already learned that an urban teaching situation can be extremely challenging, why invite disaster by seeking a job in BCPSS? There is plenty of information on the MD teachers chatboard and on the internet about the Baltimore City teaching experience. I personally don't think itwill change a lot without...See More

Jul 22, 2008

mb On 7/22/08, lynne wrote: > I agree with Anon. IF the original poster has already learned that > an urban teaching situation can be extremely challenging, why invite > disaster by seeking a job in BCPSS? There is plenty of information on > the MD teachers chatboard and on the internet about the Baltimore > City teaching experience. I ...See MoreOn 7/22/08, lynne wrote: > I agree with Anon. IF the original poster has already learned that > an urban teaching situation can be extremely challenging, why invite > disaster by seeking a job in BCPSS? There is plenty of information on > the MD teachers chatboard and on the internet about the Baltimore > City teaching experience. I personally don't think itwill change a > lot without major societal changes and I don't see that happening. I > would not work in an urban environment unless/until I had a lot more > experience and confidence and really felt I was up to it. > > > > > > 7/21/08, Anon wrote: >> I don't know anything about Baltimore City, but I do teach in >> another large, urban district in Maryland. If you couldn't see >> yourself making a career at Woodlawn, why do you think that >> Baltimore City is going to be much better? If you can't handle an >> urban environment (and that's not a bad thing), perhaps you should >> consider another district or private school. It's not fair to >> everyone involved for you to go into this district to collect a >> paycheck. Plus, if your plan is to teach in Baltimore for a year >> and then try for a "better" district, you might want to consider >> the fact that your resume will list three school districts in as >> many years. >> >> >> However, if you're going to go this route, I would at least >> suggest that you work on your response to "Why did you leave >> Woodlawn"? This question is bound to come up in some way, shape, >> or form. >> >> >> >> >> On 7/20/08, JPC wrote: >>> On 7/20/08, Scholastica wrote: >>>> >>>> Why did you quit working for BCPSS the first time? >>> >>> >>> Why I left BCPS is not the question: I'm seeking other >>> teachers' impressions of Baltimore City public schools. >>> >>> >>> >>> If you must know, only the strong survive at Woodlawn; but I >>> was not about to make a career out of martyrdom. >>> Maybe you should think about Carroll County, thoug hit's kind of late. I taught there many years ago, but I have taught in the worst of the City, then went to Woodlawn at BCPS, and am now going back to BCPSS because even though the City is a much rougher scenario, much more dangerous just driving home after dark, The City does break up their schools to be somewhat manageable. Woodlawn was a total mess with restructuring this past year, and 80% of the Staff is gone. I pity the poor kids next week when all their teachers have changed, and that or 0 basing has never proven to be good forkids, and after all they are what's important. I happen to like teaching in Urban areas, and yeah, I got my car stolen, and a phone stolen, but there are really good kids, too, who deserve someone to care for them (especially when they are parents themselves and have way too much and see way too much stuff daily. mb

Aug 16, 2008

NIH Study Opportunity for Adolescent Girls

by Laura Wolkoff

Jul 21, 2008

arents of teens! Is your daughter’s eating out of control? Is she gaining too much weight?

Consider participating in a study at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Science (USUHS)/National Institutes of Health (NIH).

•WHAT: To test how effective group therapy is in the prevention of excess weight gain.

�...See More

Screening interview in AA Co

by artteacher

Jul 23, 2008

On the 17th, I had an interview with a principal. He called me personally and asked me to apply to the county (upon recommendation from the head prof of my college dept), and I feel the interview went very, very well. I called HR to check on my application, and they set me up with a screening interview. I told them I already had a principal intervi...See More

Counsci Good Luck. What do you teach? Two years ago I had two screening interviews with Anne Arundel, one at my university and another at the district office. My second screening was with a panel. I found out about the panel two minutes before walking into the interview. I did my best, but I ended up with no job. I should have complained to HR. Just be pre...See More

Jul 23, 2008

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