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New website just for NJ teachers

by NJTeacherTalk

Dec 27, 2011

Here is a new website that caters specifically to the great educators throughout the state of NJ. It allows the teachers of NJ to let their voices be heard. Lots of people talking about our profession right now. It is time we hear what really takes place throughout our profession from the source, NJ Teachers themselves. NJ teachers can submit artic...See More

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On 12/27/11, NJTeacherTalk wrote: > Here is a new website that caters specifically to the great > educators throughout the state of NJ. It allows the > teachers of NJ to let their voices be heard. Lots of people > talking about our profession right now. It is time we hear > what really takes place throughout our...See More

Jul 27, 2013

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Currently teach in NY, but want to get a job in New Jersey

by Nat

Jan 2, 2012

Hi all, so here is my situation. My boyfriend is a resident of Somerset New Jersey. I live and teach in Brooklyn NY. I want to move to New Jersey because he is there. I was wondering what are my odds if any to obtain a job in New Jersey in the next year or so in a decent school in a decent district. Some facts about me: 29 years old, have taught fo...See More

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

by Diane King

Jan 3, 2012

The Special Education Department at Kutztown University invites applications for a part-time or full-time temporary faculty position for Spring 2012. Requirements for the position: Master’s degree in Special Education, college-level teaching experience or equivalent, and experience with school-aged students with disabilities. Responsibilities inc...See More

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Districts pay for years of experience from out of state?

by Karen

Jan 10, 2012

I received my teaching degree in NJ and then moved to FL. I've been teaching here for 10 years and although I know conditions are not great for teaching in NJ either...here in FL they are the lowest of the low. I'm looking into moving back and wanted to see if anyone knew whether some districts accept at least some years of experience teaching in o...See More

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InFL On 1/19/12, Nancy wrote: > Hi Karen, > > I don't know the answer to your question, but I will soon be > relocating to Florida. Where in Florida are you? Can you tell > me more about it? > > Thanks.

Hi, I'm in the Central FL area and can give you some info if you would like.

Are conditions "the pits"? Yes, pret...See MoreOn 1/19/12, Nancy wrote: > Hi Karen, > > I don't know the answer to your question, but I will soon be > relocating to Florida. Where in Florida are you? Can you tell > me more about it? > > Thanks.

Hi, I'm in the Central FL area and can give you some info if you would like.

Are conditions "the pits"? Yes, pretty much. FL has a huge percentage of children in poverty. My district has 41,000 students and almost 60% are on free/reduced lunch. Most classes will average around 50% minority. Parents complain that we are "doing too much math" and other nonsense. Many kids show up for kindergarten totally unprepared (never held a crayone, don't know letters or letter sounds, etc)

Tenure is gone in FL unless you currently have it. Your entire first year here will be on "probation" meaning you can be fired anytime for no reason. After that, you will be on "annual contract" forever. Pay is 47th lowest in the US. The good thing is we do have a class size amendment that caps class sizes. Some districts are having major budget issues and are proposing a 4- day school week (Marion and Pasco I think). Teachers haven't had raises in years in my district, not even the $200 "step".

The FL DOE just voted in December to toughen the cut scores for our FCAT exam, so that will be in play for this April's test. Almost half of 3rd and 5th graders are now projected to fail the test. Everything is focused on that one test now. Teacher evaluations are 50% test scores on FCAT and 50% classroom observations. (the new and totally untested "value added" formula for test scores)

I know other teachers who have been confronted by parents at their homes and one female teacher had a parent come to her house and ram her car with his truck. A high school administrator told me "I don't know how high school teachers get out of bed in the morning. About 1/3 of students do not want to be in classes and ruin everything for the rest."

Most jobs that open are at the worst, Title I schools now because teachers are fleeing those schools. Sad, but teachers are positioning themselves in the best possible schools for success with the new rating system. For example, until we have a test for every single subject and every single grade (as req'd by our new law), 1st grade teachers will have 40% of their evalaution based on the FCAT scores of the school overall. How is that fair? It's not. FL also has very high student mobility, so in some schools 50% of your class will be gone before the end of the school year (and replaced by new students from all over the state and country).

Also, one of my former co-workers recently moved to NJ and found a teaching job (her salary went from $38,400 here to $66,000 there!) She says she was hired in part due to having the Nat'l Board Certification.

If you have a few years of teaching experience and can get a regular FL certificate, check out FL Virtual School. This would be an option for someone with a high school background. You work from home too. LOTS of work, long hours, etc. But it's a job, and you don't have to deal with distruptive students in a classroom setting.

Feb 13, 2012

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CTJS schools will pay for public school experience. If you have many years of experience, you may find some districts that will cap the number of years of credit that they will give for out-of-state/out-of-district experience.

On 1/10/12, Karen wrote: > I received my teaching degree in NJ and then moved to FL. > I've been teaching here fo...See More

Mar 30, 2012

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Edison school district

by ron/nj

Jan 12, 2012

I read in yesterday's paper that the teachers still don't have a contract. Are the two sides close in agreement?

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Resume Help

by Katharine

Jan 12, 2012

I have been applying every year for a teaching job in NJ to no avail. I took a job in Maryland for two years but then moved back home. I'm wondering if maybe my resume is to blame. Are there any good sites to help revamp it?

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Julie On 1/12/12, Katharine wrote: > I have been applying every year for a teaching job in NJ to > no avail. I took a job in Maryland for two years but then > moved back home. I'm wondering if maybe my resume is to > blame. Are there any good sites to help revamp it? Hi Kathrine,

When I was putting together my resume I took ideas fro...See More

Jan 21, 2012

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Job postings for Kingsway MS and HS- south jersey

by d.mac

Jan 22, 2012

Just putting it out there for those looking for a job. I teach in the MS and love my school. [link removed]

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sped & hs guidance couns. jobs

by ron/nj

Jan 22, 2012

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Does NJ require a Masters degree?

by curious former teacher

Feb 1, 2012

Hello, I was debating this with a friend. I know that NJ did not require an MA 10 yrs ago.

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Feb 2, 2012

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Business Degree - want to work in education!

by Tina

Feb 10, 2012

Hello All,

I am a NJ resident, holding a Bachelors Degree in Finance and Economics, and I am 3/4 away from a Masters Degree in MIS. I want to use my degrees in an education setting. I am pursuing the Alternate Route program to attain my CE so that I am eligible to teach in a high school. But I am also interested in adjuncting at the colle...See More

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Tina On 3/22/12, Gringo wrote: > On 2/10/12, Tina wrote: >> Hello All, >> >> I am a NJ resident, holding a Bachelors Degree in Finance >> and Economics, and I am 3/4 away from a Masters Degree in >> MIS. I want to use my degrees in an education setting. I am >> pursuing the Alternate Route program to attain my CE s...See More

Apr 3, 2012

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Amber On 4/03/12, Tina wrote: > On 3/22/12, Gringo wrote: >> On 2/10/12, Tina wrote: >>> Hello All, >>> >>> I am a NJ resident, holding a Bachelors Degree in Finance >>> and Economics, and I am 3/4 away from a Masters Degree in >>> MIS. I want to use my degrees in an education setting. I am >>&g...See MoreOn 4/03/12, Tina wrote: > On 3/22/12, Gringo wrote: >> On 2/10/12, Tina wrote: >>> Hello All, >>> >>> I am a NJ resident, holding a Bachelors Degree in Finance >>> and Economics, and I am 3/4 away from a Masters Degree in >>> MIS. I want to use my degrees in an education setting. I am >>> pursuing the Alternate Route program to attain my CE so >>> that I am eligible to teach in a high school. But I am also >>> interested in adjuncting at the college level. My dream is >>> to work in education in some capacity, and unfortunately >>> figuring out this dream came after college graduation. Just >>> wanted to get your thoughts on the alternate route program >>> for business studies, and how I can get into the field of >>> education. >>> >>> Thank you very much for reading! >>> >>> Tina >> >> Very political (agendas not spoken about). Then again, this >> might work to your advantage, ma'am. Good luck. > > Thank you all for responding, luckily, I have a number of > teachers in the family, all who agree that for business the > alternate route candidate is preferred to traditional route. > Trying to keep my hopes up, hopefully my "connections" will help > me somewhere. All I can do is try. Does anyone who responded > have a CE in business? Just interested. > > > I have a Business degree in Finance, I originally obtained a CE in Business Education but there didn't seem to be a high demand for Business Education teachers so I went ahead and got my CE in Elementary Education. I started substitute teaching after being laid off from my job and after about six months and putting word out that I was seeking a permanent teaching job l was offered a permanent position. I didn't know the principal or anyone in high places I was just a substitute who expressed an interest. I am now teaching 2nd grade while taking classes through the alternate route program to get my standard license so please don't give up if this is what you really want to do. I too was applying online at several school districts to no avail so I would say go in as a substitute and get to know the principals...you will get the inside track on vacancies and if you're already there they will have no problem hiring you. Hope this helps, good luck!

Apr 24, 2012

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