Does anyone have experience as a Title I Math teacher? If so, what was it like? Did you enjoy it? I am thinking about applying for a Title I Math teacher (it is a push-in & pull-out program).
As I said, if the program is already in place, you'd be stepping in and taking over, tweaking it to fit your ideas, your knowledge, your experience, and what you believe best for your students above all.
I'm still in the creation stage. We had a Title I Math program over ten years ago. It was dropped due to budget constraints.
If you enjoy math, let it show when you interview (I'm assuming you'll get an interview!). Think ahead of time what you would answer regarding:
1. How would you help students in a push-in program? How would you see yourself working together with the classroom teacher?
2. How would you work with the students in the pull-out program? (I use a variety of methods -- power points (which are free on the Internet), lots of manipulatives, computers (Accelerated Math plus all the free access math websites for practice), math games and activities.
3. How would you communicate with the parents? Parent communication is required under the Title I programs.
Those are just some basic questions that come to mind right away.
Woohoo for you! Go for it!
On 7/05/06, Tina Williams wrote: > Sharyl, > > Yes, I do enjoy teaching math! It is my favorite subject to > teach. Thanks so much for your encouragement! I think it was > exactly what I needed to get the courage to apply. > > Thanks! > Tina > >
Thank you for the heads up on possible interview questions.
As far as working together with the classroom teacher, I would think that we would plan lessons together, team teach, and discuss students' progress.
The question about communication, I am not sure about. What is required in regard to parent communication under Title I? How do you communicate with parents?
If you think of any other important questions, please let me know. It has been a while since I have interviewed. :)
Where can I go (on the Internet) to find out more about the requirements of Title I?
Does anyone know of any tutoring positions in school districts in St. Charles County? If so, what are the hours, pay, etc? Also, what subjects and grade levels are needed? Any information is much appreciated. Thanks!
P.S. Even if there are no positions currently available, do you know of a district that hires tutors every year?
Anyone ever work for Ombudsman Learning Center or ACE Learning Center? If so, did you enjoy it? How does it compare to working in a school district? What was the pay?
On 7/07/06, Elem. Teacher wrote: > Anyone ever tutor for the Francis Howell School District or > know of any tutoring positions available in the Francis > Howell School District?
I have never tutored for the district persay but right now I am doing Junior Achievement with that district and I love it. The staff and students are just great. I'm a college sophomore right now and my experience with Junior Achievement showed me that I really want to pursue being a teacher. Go on their website and look under "Human Resources" and then under "Non Certified Personell" and it will show you some things they are hiring for but I do not know if they do tutoring or not.
Missouri teachers out there looking for a job: Beware of East Lynne School District. The superintendent is looking to hire several teachers. Make up your own mind. Here's the link: [link removed]?
I was a mentor to the girl we hired. She was friends with the lady who was fired. The lady still had not found a job as of this year's interviewing time.
On 7/12/06, Headed to Missouri wrote: > I taught in a district in Texas this past year that was truly > horrible. Never again. 63 percent of the teachers are leaving. Its > not the money, its the administration. Its also the parents > wanting their kids to be "given" grades rather than having to earn > them. I am so happy to be coming to a private school in Missouri > in August. The workload is more, the pay is a bit less, but the > support and decency of the administration, parents, staff and > students is there, and that means more than anything else. > And yes, I turned down an offer from East Lynne. I am sorry I > wasted the gas to go to the interview!
FYI, East Lynne has a *new* super / principal this year (Dr. Reddinger), and he seems to be doing a respectable job. I don't teach there, but am close friends with a teacher who is employed there this year. Also, as far as the prior super is concerned, while he wasn't given the axe immediately, it appears that the school board essentially forced his hand. They allowed him to serve one final year so that he could then officially retire, and he tendered his resignation after the 06/07 year. It was fairly well understood in the area that he would be leaving at the end of the year, whether he resigned or not. Personally I don't agree with this approach, I think he should have been fired when this whole mess began, but I also wasn't there and don't know if there might have been additional information / circumstances that affected the board's decision.
We are a different postcard exchange than the one posted below. We are a Kindergarten/first grade postcard exchange. We also need Missouri! First one to email me gets it! :) [email removed]
It was a very bad experience when I was there. Do yourself a favor and do not go there under any circumstances. The super did not want to see children suspended. Lots of discipline problems, poor principals, instructional coaches that are constantly in your business and act like they own your classroom, and on and on.
These problems happen in all urban districts and are not unique to KCMO. Any classroom is as disciplined as the teacher makes it. Like all districts, there are primarily good children there. As in all districts, ask questions before accepting a job. If you are not suited for an urban environment with it's expected behavior issues, administration issues- hightail it to the suburbs.
On 7/27/06, Katie wrote: > On 7/16/06, clover wrote: >> It was a very bad experience when I was there. Do yourself >> a favor and do not go there under any circumstances. The >> super did not want to see children suspended. Lots of >> discipline problems, poor principals, instructional >> coaches that are constantly in your business and act like >> they own your classroom, and on and on. > > > Did you work for a "regular" school or a charter school. I > was just wondering since most of the charter schools in the > KCMO District separated from the district in May. Also, did > you teach in elementary, middle, or high school? Thanks!
This is not unique to all districts. Some districts are better than others. The make up of the children do make a difference. Inner city children vs/non inner city kids. It is difficult to discipline children that are used to coming from a bad home life where the father in in jail,mother on drugs, parent a positutue etc. I am at a different urban district now and it is a breath of fresh air. So it is not the same in all urban distircts. Also, KCMO districts treats their teachers horribly as well.
I will be completing my gifted practicum this fall. I am looking for a gifted education teacher to observe as part of my practicum. I would prefer a school in St. Charles County, North St. Louis County, South St. Louis County, or surrounding areas. Please email me at [email removed]
I just moved here from New York City. I was a sub teacher in New York City. I have two college degrees in areas outside of education. What are my chances of landing a full-time teacher job in Missouri?
On 7/24/06, Tony wrote: > I just moved here from New York City. I was a sub teacher > in New York City. I have two college degrees in areas > outside of education. What are my chances of landing a > full-time teacher job in Missouri?
It seems to me that you have a better chance to get a provisional or temporarty certficate if your major is in an area of high need, such as math or science. Also, you have a better chance if you work at an urban school serving at- risk children. But the push is for certified teachers so I would check with a university of your choice and see if they have an accelerated certification program in your major.
Welcome! You didn't mention which area of Missouri you were headed toward. Missouri has two alternative teaching certification programs for those with college degrees outside of education. One is geared toward those who wish to teach while they complete their certification requirements. The catch is that you need to find a school district willing to employ you with your current background. As Paco said - math, science, and special ed areas are in high demand. Look in both urban areas with large percentages of high risk students and rural areas that aren't within driving distance of major cities. Most districts post their openings online. You can locate them by region at DESE's website by clicking on the Jobs for Missouri Educators listing on the left side of the home page. Good luck, Cindy
As I said, if the program is already in place, you'd be stepping
in and taking over, tweaking it to fit your ideas, your
knowledge, your experience, and what you believe best for your
students above all.
I'm still in the creation stage. We had a Title I Math program
over ten years ago. It was droppe...See More