New Jersey Teachers Chatboard

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Joe You can call the criminal background check people and they will tell you. I had an improper behavior charge against me several years ago, (was breaking up a fight between two drunk women, I got caught in the middle and that's what the police witnessed) that did not count against me.

On 2/13/13, Mike wrote: > I believe this, sir, is a q...See More

Feb 18, 2013

anon I don't know if you can be "disqualified," whatever that means, but I know in states like Oregon if you don't disclose a prior conviction regardless of the background check, your license can be sanctioned for lying on an application. Here in Oregon you can have a reprimand against your license or a suspension. They also have your sanction as a matt...See More

Feb 18, 2013

How many classes do you teach, folks?

by Overwhelmed

Jan 9, 2013

Is six periods of teaching (active teaching--not study hall type things) the norm in Jersey public schools? Do any of you get extra pay for teaching six periods? Thanks for any info on this subject.

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Tucker, not Sucker? On 1/12/13, miramira wrote: > I teach 6 classes, but only 3 subjects. That's really the key, > how many classes you must prepare for. Last year I had 6 > classes to prepare for. That was waaaay too much. You don't > have time for good lesson plans. > > I changed districts. Six classes with three preps doesn't seem > overwhelmin...See More

Jan 16, 2013

Jammin' Mammy I teach six periods total on rotating block schedule, resulting in one prep some days, two preps others. Nope, no extra pay for the sixth period. But the hardest part, imho, is when you are assigned four different courses.

Best one can hope for is to suck up to the right people and get a duty period instead of a sixth class. Me? I'll take...See More

Jan 22, 2013

Union meetings?

by Scantro

Feb 11, 2013

Does the union at your school have regular meetings or do they just call a meeting if there is an emergency?

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Mike One rep meeting per month

On 2/11/13, Scantro wrote: > Does the union at your school have regular meetings or do > they just call a meeting if there is an emergency?

Feb 13, 2013

stacy We hold rep council meetings once a month with at least two reps from each site. A general meeting is held once a year. In case of contractual years, more may be held.

On 2/13/13, Mike wrote: > One rep meeting per month > > On 2/11/13, Scantro wrote: >> Does the union at your school have regular meetings or do >> they...See More

Feb 16, 2013

Number of School Days for Teachers?

by Teacherman

Feb 21, 2013

Is the amount of school days required by teachers (student contact days [180] combined with professional development) mandated in New Jersey Statutes or is it a local contractual matter?

ron/nj, nfm .

Feb 22, 2013

any Middlesex County musicians?

by ron/nj

Mar 14, 2013

I run a weekly acoustic jam on Tuesday nights, 7-9, at a local ice cream place. If you play or sing, email me for more details. We're all about fun.

ron

ron/nj, nfm .

Mar 15, 2013

Exiting from Contract Early..need advise!

by Paul

Mar 18, 2013

Here is the situation for someone I know

1) Is a Teacher's Aide 2) No Union 3) Contract says 20 working days notice but lists no penalties for not doing so.

She gave two weeks notice a week ago. A few days later, they said she had to work 20 business days. Now, she had an offer from another school but they need her to start BEFORE...See More

ron/nj I've never heard of being being black balled in NJ. There are so many people looking for a job, they can fill that vacancy in a heartbeat. Tell your friend, take the job w/o any regrets, don't worry and be happy.

ron

Mar 18, 2013

what happens to insurance when you give notice

by outta NJ

Mar 20, 2013

I will be moving out of state in July. If I give my 60 days' notice, will my insurance remain in effect for those 60 days?

I need to keep the insurance as long as possible....

ron/nj you are working those 60 days and therefore covered.

ron

Mar 20, 2013

Julie

by Hiring a new teacher

Apr 23, 2013

Are there any "rules" that a school district follow when hiring for a position? For example, I heard that they must post the job for minimum of a week, and conduct a minimum of 3 interviews. Any truth to this?

Thanks

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Jeff My district is always hiring new people that have no connections. I truly believe if you interview well and give a good demo lesson, you will land a position. The problem is, so many people are not qualified when it comes to content and/or have the personalities of wet mops. We go through them by the dozens.

Jun 5, 2013

Julie Thanks Jeff it is good to know that some districts hire by qualifications rather than "who you know." In my district if a relative has a degree the district does zero interviews! Therefore, others who are or may be more qualfied to not even get a chance.

6/05/13, Jeff wrote: > My district is always hiring new people that have no connec...See More

Jun 8, 2013

Administrator talking about me to other teachers

by absolutely PO'd

May 5, 2013

I work in 3 different schools. I heard it thru the grapevine that the principal at one of them has been discussing my performance with my colleagues, not with me. He has never personally observed me, is just going on what teachers that come to my classroom say. (I am a specialist).

I was given no guidance as to what performance objectives ...See More

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ron/nj It won't hurt to run it by the union to see what they say. If you decided to take it to the next step, those that heard his remarks may not want to get involved and leave you with he said, she said. Good luck.

ron

May 5, 2013

Classroom Doctor On 5/05/13, absolutely PO'd wrote: > I work in 3 different schools. I heard it thru the > grapevine that the principal at one of them has been > discussing my performance with my colleagues, not with me. > He has never personally observed me, is just going on what > teachers that come to my classroom say. (I am a specialist). > &g...See More

Aug 1, 2013