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cell phones etc.

by Stanley

Jun 19, 2010

What is the policy on student use of cell phones, i-pods, etc., in your school? How is it handled?

Stanley

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Essays for Job Interview

by MSMTNJ

Jun 20, 2010

Hello, I had a second interview this past week for a middle school math position. My interview was with the superintendent of schools. At the end of the interview, I was asked to prepare a response to the following three essays for my next interview with him. I am so nervous trying to complete the essays that I think I am experiencing a brain freez...See More

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MSMTNJ THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I will let you know how it goes.

Thank you again.

On 6/21/10, CTJS wrote: >>The first essay is "The Teacher I Aspire to Be", I >> only have two paragraphs (My philosophy). > I would put something in this essay about what type of teacher > you envision yourself becoming. Are you planning on ta...See More

Jun 21, 2010

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kathy I would also suggest adding something about the importance of math in today's life. Stating connections between math and every day life for question 2.

For question 3 basically the same idea how math and technology are connected in today's work force and importance of understanding this connection.

Good luck.

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Jun 26, 2010

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Math-Aids.Com

by Mike Theodore

Jun 22, 2010

Math-Aids.Com is a free resource for teachers and parents. You can make an unlimited number of printable math worksheets for children, the classroom or homework practice. The flexibility of the worksheet generators and the text book quality of the worksheet being generated, makes Math-Aids.Com a very unique resource on the internet for people wanti...See More

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some posted jobs

by ron/nj

Jul 1, 2010

I saw this today. Good luck!!!!

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Change in New Jersey Retired Teachers Health Benefits

by Robert H Weitzell

Jul 3, 2010

Does anyone retired from a new jersey Public school system know how to proceed in order to maintain our benefits under the new rule banning multiple coverage.

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any steel guitar players out there?

by ron/nj

Jul 13, 2010

I play lap steel and reso and was wondering if we had any other players around?

ron

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elem. vocal music opening

by ron/nj

Jul 14, 2010

July 9, 2010

TO: All Certified Personnel

RE: Anticipated Certified Vacancy

Applications are being received in the Personnel Office from any of our personnel desiring to be considered for the position(s) listed below:

Vocal Music Teacher - Elementary

All letters of application, or applicable application f...See More

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Can a teacher have more than 3 prior schools on their resume

by John

Jul 14, 2010

I've heard that there's a rule which blacklists teachers if they have taught at more than 2 prior schools...ie, if you have 3 or more prior schools on your resume - it becomes like a "3 strikes and you're out" thing where the teacher then finds it impossible to get another job or get called for an interiew. DOES ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT...See More

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Ken What is the RIF policy in NJ?

As far as being blacklisted, I've heard one of the worst things you can do is get on the bad side of your principal. If looking for a new job, most schools will want your old principals evaluation of you, and if it's not good, you could get blacklisted.

>> If you are a new teacher, you could th...See More

Jul 24, 2010

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njdevil On 7/24/10, Ken wrote: > What is the RIF policy in NJ? > > As far as being blacklisted, I've heard one of the worst things you > can do is get on the bad side of your principal. If looking for a new > job, most schools will want your old principals evaluation of you, and > if it's not good, you could get blacklisted. > >>...See More

Aug 5, 2010

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Question about the hiring process?

by njteacher

Jul 15, 2010

I have had 5 interviews for one district: first met with principal and math coordinator, second met wtih superintendent, third met with vice principal and principal, fourth met with superintendent and principal, lastly met with new principal and few math teachers i would be working with. At the 4th and 5th meeting I was lead to believe that the pos...See More

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njteacher Steve, Thank you for responding to my post. I spoke with the principal and he stated that they are interviewing other candidates but that I am still at the top of their list and that they hope to make a decision by the end of next week.

On 7/16/10, Steve wrote: > Sounds like you scared the superintendent away with your salary > requ...See MoreSteve, Thank you for responding to my post. I spoke with the principal and he stated that they are interviewing other candidates but that I am still at the top of their list and that they hope to make a decision by the end of next week.

On 7/16/10, Steve wrote: > Sounds like you scared the superintendent away with your salary > requirements. The principal probably wasn't aware of it when he > called you back in. Leave a message for the super and tell him > you're willing to negotiate the salary or take whatever they're > offering. That may be your only shot.. > > Of course I could be wrong. > > > On 7/15/10, njteacher wrote: >> I have had 5 interviews for one district: >> first met with principal and math coordinator, >> second met wtih superintendent, >> third met with vice principal and principal, >> fourth met with superintendent and principal, >> lastly met with new principal and few math teachers >> i would be working with. >> At the 4th and 5th meeting I was lead to believe that the >> position was mind that we were just waiting for the >> superintendent to come back from vacation and make a >> decision about salary. The very next day after my last >> meeting, the school district reposted the previous job >> advertisement. At my last meeting I was told by the old and >> new principal that the superintendent was on vacation and >> that they will be intouch. I sent an email to the new >> principal today(a week later) asking if he could tell me >> when the superintendent is coming back from vacation or >> when he expects someone might contact me regarding the next >> step. I have not heard back from him yet. Should I try >> calling the principal? Since they reposted the opening does >> that mean i am no longer their person of interest? I have >> not received any calls or letter stating anything of the >> sort but I am starting to worry. When I last met with the >> superintendent(meeting #4),We spoke about the position and >> salary. He said what i was looking for in salary was to >> high for what they offer for a leave replacment position >> and that he would get back to me. Then 5 days later the >> principal called me and invited me to come in and meet >> with the new principal and a few teachers and notified me >> that the superintendent was on vacation. Any advise?

Jul 16, 2010

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Steve I hope it works out for you!

On 7/16/10, njteacher wrote: > Steve, > Thank you for responding to my post. I spoke with the principal > and he stated that they are interviewing other candidates but > that I am still at the top of their list and that they hope to > make a decision by the end of next week. > > > On 7/1...See MoreI hope it works out for you!

On 7/16/10, njteacher wrote: > Steve, > Thank you for responding to my post. I spoke with the principal > and he stated that they are interviewing other candidates but > that I am still at the top of their list and that they hope to > make a decision by the end of next week. > > > On 7/16/10, Steve wrote: >> Sounds like you scared the superintendent away with your salary >> requirements. The principal probably wasn't aware of it when he >> called you back in. Leave a message for the super and tell him >> you're willing to negotiate the salary or take whatever they're >> offering. That may be your only shot.. >> >> Of course I could be wrong. >> >> >> On 7/15/10, njteacher wrote: >>> I have had 5 interviews for one district: >>> first met with principal and math coordinator, >>> second met wtih superintendent, >>> third met with vice principal and principal, >>> fourth met with superintendent and principal, >>> lastly met with new principal and few math teachers >>> i would be working with. >>> At the 4th and 5th meeting I was lead to believe that the >>> position was mind that we were just waiting for the >>> superintendent to come back from vacation and make a >>> decision about salary. The very next day after my last >>> meeting, the school district reposted the previous job >>> advertisement. At my last meeting I was told by the old and >>> new principal that the superintendent was on vacation and >>> that they will be intouch. I sent an email to the new >>> principal today(a week later) asking if he could tell me >>> when the superintendent is coming back from vacation or >>> when he expects someone might contact me regarding the next >>> step. I have not heard back from him yet. Should I try >>> calling the principal? Since they reposted the opening does >>> that mean i am no longer their person of interest? I have >>> not received any calls or letter stating anything of the >>> sort but I am starting to worry. When I last met with the >>> superintendent(meeting #4),We spoke about the position and >>> salary. He said what i was looking for in salary was to >>> high for what they offer for a leave replacment position >>> and that he would get back to me. Then 5 days later the >>> principal called me and invited me to come in and meet >>> with the new principal and a few teachers and notified me >>> that the superintendent was on vacation. Any advise?

Jul 17, 2010

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