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hs science opening

by ron/nj

Aug 6, 2010

August 2, 2010

TO: All Certified Personnel

RE: 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:

Science Teacher – High School

All letters of application, or applicable application form, must b...See More

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“THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW” is looking for teachers”

by sarah

Aug 17, 2010

The Martha Stewart show is looking for teachers who have a special story to tell. We are looking for a teacher to appear on the show to share an inspirational story involving their career as a teacher. Also, we are looking for teachers who are crafter’s in their spare time. If either of these descriptions fit you or someone you know please email ...See More

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Federal Funding..Any Results ?!?

by dmg

Aug 20, 2010

My understanding was the recent infusion of fed money was strictly for teacher compensation with idea that teachers will be rehired. I was RIF'd and was hoping this may result in a rehire. (My supervisors, principal, etc. assured me I would have been renewed had it not been for the budget cuts.) Have any of the unemployed teachers out there been re...See More

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Fred Yes, very depressing. I spent the past two years in graduate school after leaving industry only to finish my MAT during the worst possible time in history to become a teacher.

It's bad for everyone, I see businesses all around town that have gone out of business.

I was however very lucky, I found a job. I owe it to the fact that I...See MoreYes, very depressing. I spent the past two years in graduate school after leaving industry only to finish my MAT during the worst possible time in history to become a teacher.

It's bad for everyone, I see businesses all around town that have gone out of business.

I was however very lucky, I found a job. I owe it to the fact that I am teaching chemistry. I have many friends that I just graduated with in social studies, art, and english that didn't even have any interviews all summer. Very sad. And the worst part is the public is not backing education anymore. Everyone is too broke or scared and crying about high taxes. Good luck. Hopefully things will change for the better.

On 8/24/10, dmg wrote: > Yes, you are right. I've since learned that most of the money > will be used for the 2011-2012 school year in anticipation of > budgets for next year which will very likely bring even more > cuts. I have been looking elsewhere, but unfortunately, I > haven't had any luck. To make matters worse, NJ lost out on the > $400M in the Race to the Top. This whole situation is very, > very depressing. > > On 8/21/10, Fred wrote: >> The money hasn't even come in yet. And when it does it has to >> be allocated out by some formula. I don't know when this will >> happen, but probably not before school starts. And the way >> christie feels about public education, I'm sure he won't push >> anything quickly. So I'm not sure how this will effect hiring >> teachers back for this semester. Schools already have their >> budgets, schedules, and staffing in place. >> >> If I were in your shoes, I don't think I would count on it >> for now. I would be looking elsewhere for work. And if it >> happens and you get a call to come back, then great. If not, >> then at least you are working and not sitting around waiting >> and making yourself crazy. >> >> >> On 8/20/10, dmg wrote: >>> My understanding was the recent infusion of fed money was >>> strictly for teacher compensation with idea that teachers >>> will be rehired. I was RIF'd and was hoping this may result >>> in a rehire. (My supervisors, principal, etc. assured me I >>> would have been renewed had it not been for the budget >>> cuts.) Have any of the unemployed teachers out there been >>> rehired as a result of this?The timing seems crazy >>> considering school starts in just over two weeks. This >>> whole thing has been so emotionally trying and I'm >>> wondering if this funding is just a false hope.

Aug 24, 2010

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dmg I'm so happy that you found a job!! It seems that science and math are the only areas with any hope. I also left the business world and went back to school to get my NJ teacher cert. I taught high school English and absolutely loved it. I have great reviews and recommendations but, as you said about your friends, I can't even get an interview. I ju...See MoreI'm so happy that you found a job!! It seems that science and math are the only areas with any hope. I also left the business world and went back to school to get my NJ teacher cert. I taught high school English and absolutely loved it. I have great reviews and recommendations but, as you said about your friends, I can't even get an interview. I just heard from the principal that there is no chance of a rehire at my school because of the budget. It's so pathetic that people who are motivated, enthusiastic, truly want to work (for not a lot of money, by the way)and are doing a job that is so very important to the future of our society, are dismissed, disregarded, and, in many cases, disrespected for what they do.

Sorry to vent. I've got some work to do and make some mental readjustments in order to keep a positive attitude.

Anyway, best of luck to you in the new school year!!!

On 8/24/10, Fred wrote: > Yes, very depressing. I spent the past two years in graduate school > after leaving industry only to finish my MAT during the worst > possible time in history to become a teacher. > > It's bad for everyone, I see businesses all around town that have > gone out of business. > > I was however very lucky, I found a job. I owe it to the fact that > I am teaching chemistry. I have many friends that I just graduated > with in social studies, art, and english that didn't even have any > interviews all summer. Very sad. And the worst part is the public > is not backing education anymore. Everyone is too broke or scared > and crying about high taxes. Good luck. Hopefully things will > change for the better. > > > On 8/24/10, dmg wrote: >> Yes, you are right. I've since learned that most of the money >> will be used for the 2011-2012 school year in anticipation of >> budgets for next year which will very likely bring even more >> cuts. I have been looking elsewhere, but unfortunately, I >> haven't had any luck. To make matters worse, NJ lost out on the >> $400M in the Race to the Top. This whole situation is > very, >> very depressing. >> >> On 8/21/10, Fred wrote: >>> The money hasn't even come in yet. And when it does it has to >>> be allocated out by some formula. I don't know when this will >>> happen, but probably not before school starts. And the way >>> christie feels about public education, I'm sure he won't push >>> anything quickly. So I'm not sure how this will effect hiring >>> teachers back for this semester. Schools already have their >>> budgets, schedules, and staffing in place. >>> >>> If I were in your shoes, I don't think I would count on it >>> for now. I would be looking elsewhere for work. And if it >>> happens and you get a call to come back, then great. If not, >>> then at least you are working and not sitting around waiting >>> and making yourself crazy. >>> >>> >>> On 8/20/10, dmg wrote: >>>> My understanding was the recent infusion of fed money was >>>> strictly for teacher compensation with idea that teachers >>>> will be rehired. I was RIF'd and was hoping this may result >>>> in a rehire. (My supervisors, principal, etc. assured me I >>>> would have been renewed had it not been for the budget >>>> cuts.) Have any of the unemployed teachers out there been >>>> rehired as a result of this?The timing seems crazy >>>> considering school starts in just over two weeks. This >>>> whole thing has been so emotionally trying and I'm >>>> wondering if this funding is just a false hope.

Aug 25, 2010

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30 day wait to sub after retirement, why?

by ron/nj

Aug 22, 2010

Why is there a 30 day wait after retirement before subbing? Is this just NJ?

ron

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Spanish Alt.Route teachers

by Alex

Aug 24, 2010

Just would be interested to find out if there is a demand for alt.route spanish teachers. Thanks

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M. On 8/30/10, Steve wrote: > On 8/29/10, Alex wrote: >> On 8/28/10, M wrote: >>> There is a demand for foreign language teachers. While >>> alternate route is not as desirable, the demand is there. >> >> Thank you for your response. I am an alternate route candidate. >> Can you give me any advise as to wha...See More

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Answers Your advice is sound. While this school year is very tough in terms of jobs, the 2011-2012 school year will be worse as tax revenues are already falling below projections.

You do need to get to know people. Here are two examples:

1) A teacher goes out on maternity leave for a couple of months. An education student from a local c...See MoreYour advice is sound. While this school year is very tough in terms of jobs, the 2011-2012 school year will be worse as tax revenues are already falling below projections.

You do need to get to know people. Here are two examples:

1) A teacher goes out on maternity leave for a couple of months. An education student from a local college applies for the job and takes a semester off to take the job for a couple of months. She does well. The original teacher, who took maternity leave comes back, finishes the year and works most of the next school year. However, her parents get sick back in her home state and she needs to do what is necessary. There are only a couple of weeks left but the original long-term sub takes the job because her college semester is over. The next school year, she gets the full-time position. Most of her colleagues do not have jobs.

2) Another local college education student does his student teaching at a high school. He does fine. For whatever reason, he needed to extend his undergraduate work another semester. But, he stops in whenever he can to help out. He gets no pay, but does odds and ends. This school year, he is hired full-time. Yesterday he also stated that most of his colleagues do not have jobs.

It really doesn’t matter what industry you are in. But, especially in bad times, it’s not what you know or who you know, it’s who knows you.

On 8/30/10, M. wrote: > On 8/30/10, Steve wrote: >> On 8/29/10, Alex wrote: >>> On 8/28/10, M wrote: >>>> There is a demand for foreign language teachers. While >>>> alternate route is not as desirable, the demand is there. >>> >>> Thank you for your response. I am an alternate route candidate. >>> Can you give me any advise as to what I need to do to make myself >>> more appealing to schools that seek Spanish teachers? >> >> >> Get certified. There are people with full certification and years of >> experience out of work applying for the same job you are. > > I agree with the previous post; another way, however, is to substitute > teach. As long as you have 60 college credits you are eligible. I > would do this while you are getting certified, if possible. The best > way to get a job is to know someone through demonstrating your > competence. Good luck!

Aug 31, 2010

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Unemployment and Substitute Teaching

by dmg

Aug 24, 2010

Does anyone know how substitute teaching (daily not long term) affects unemployment compensation in NJ? I can't get a live person at the Dept of Labor or the unemployment office. I've read very conflicting accounts including one that warned not to sub because you can wind up losing unemployment benefits even if you don't get called a lot.

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BJ All I can tell you is that my brother works in the food services for a Univeristy which shuts down in the summer. He is able to collect unemployment. However, he picks up catering work a few times a week, which is simply deducted from his unemployment claims. For example, if his maximum amount from UE is $500/week, but he makes $200 part time cater...See More

Aug 24, 2010

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2 classes at the same time

by Dual Teacher

Aug 28, 2010

Hi -

I am teaching accounting I and II at the same time this year. There is only 1 student in accounting II, who is a senior and a very good student. I am a new teacher and I am not quite sure how to do this from a logistics standpoint.

Thanks in advance!

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ron/nj Although I taught industrial arts, it was common to have mixed levels in the same class like drafting I,II or woods I,II,III. The fact that it's a good senior should make the class smooth with some extra planning on your part. Good luck and relax.

ron

Aug 28, 2010

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rate for supplemental insruction teachers (certified)

by p

Aug 30, 2010

How much are certified teachers paid per hour who work p/t (during the regular school day) for the provision of supplemental/remedial instruction through a contract with an educational services commission?

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60 days?????

by Amanda

Aug 31, 2010

I have a question. I resigned from my position just last week. The thing is that I never signed a contract (in fact the district is working without one this year). I never received any paperwork of my new position ( I was a sub last year). However I was told that I would still be held to 60 days because I was approved in the board minutes in June f...See More

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hg Even though the district is working "without a contract" each teacher should have received an individual contract committing to employment for this year. These are generally given out after the budget is approved or once new hires are approved by the board. If they never had you sign a contract of employment I do not believe that you are breaking a...See More

Aug 31, 2010

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Answers Both previous posters are correct. How can they both be right?

When a district is working without a contract, they use the rates and guidelines from the previous contract. If you were given an offer sheet last school year, which usually lists your upcoming salary and step information, and you signed it, then you are bound to the requiremen...See More

Aug 31, 2010

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I'm looking for Sergio Mezzina, Hoboken

by ron/nj

Sep 1, 2010

My old college friend just retired from the Jersey City school district. I believe he lives in Hoboken. He's 61 years old. Anyone know of him? thanks, Ron

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