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Fellow teachers, Before anyone slams me for stating my opinion I want to say that I realize that economy is very tough right now and there are plenty of good people out of work in all fields but I need to state my opinion because in NJ we have a Governor who is trying to hold teachers accountable for the failings of the economy in general, specific...See MoreFellow teachers, Before anyone slams me for stating my opinion I want to say that I realize that economy is very tough right now and there are plenty of good people out of work in all fields but I need to state my opinion because in NJ we have a Governor who is trying to hold teachers accountable for the failings of the economy in general, specifically the banking industry, housing market, shoddy spending by previous NJ administrations and whatever else he can blame us for. Governor Christie is trying to get rid of tenure and on the face value people say, "That's a good thing because I don't have job security in my banking job." True, but trust me when I tell you that there are politics involved in every school and using student test scores to decide who is effective and who is not is truly one of the worst things that can happen. Administrations can twist and manuever scores any way they want to get the desired results. True, to get rid of a crappy teacher via the Tenure process is long and costly and does need to be streamlined a little, but to make a blanket policy that all teachers have to be judged highly effective or effective in order to retain their job is ridiculous. Before you slam that statement please wait. I don't mean that a teacher who is beyond a dought not doing their job shouldn't be removed. What I mean is the evaluation system cannot be trusted to adequately measure a teachers ability to teach or not. I can speak for my school only(and a few others) when I say that the system for evaluation changes yearly as do the makeup of the students from year to year. Some years, some classes I have had are absolutely a joy to work with while other years the kids are chronically absent, behind their peers gradewise, disruptive etc. I am not complaining because I know that is what I signed up for. I am just stating that I have little control of certain things. Some schools have wealthy families who will supply their children with the needed materials, while others such as mine have hard working families, good people but lots of single parent homes where parent needs to work 2-3 jobs to make ends meet and kids are left to fend for themselves a little more. It is not equal. The schools are not equal. Hence, the educators should not be judged by same criteria. I have not even begun to desribe the low morale in my school or the reasons why I think our Gov would bash the teaching profession, but it is a problem. It is real, the stress is real, and we need to stand up and not let Christie bully us anymore.
Woodbridge goes back on the 2nd. Anyone else? How can there be school on a legal holiday?
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 MoreHi 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 for 5 years, I have tenure, I teach high school science at a public school. I know it is hard to get a job in New Jersey with all the financial cuts that have been made. However, does it help that I am a science teacher at the high school level, or is the situation so bad that even I have no advantage whatsoever over say a kindergarten teacher? I would like to hear some suggestions, opinions, facts etc. Would it be a rational thing to do? I am comfortable at my current school, I am well liked, I get along with the bureaucrats. Please help, I want to be close to my boyfriend, but career is important too.
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 MoreThe 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 include teaching undergraduate courses in special education, including inclusion and methodology courses, and supervision of student teachers. Successful interview and demonstration lesson required. To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation to: Dr. Diane King, Special Education Department Search Chairperson, Kutztown University, P.O. Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530, or [email removed].
I read in yesterday's paper that the teachers still don't have a contract. Are the two sides close in agreement?
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?
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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