New Jersey Teachers Chatboard

Sarah As far as I know, only contracted employees are held to the 60 day notice. If you did not sign a formal contract, it does not apply. I would contact the business office to find out if your position is contracted or simply appointed. HTH!

On 8/20/13, frustrated teacher wrote: > I was a long term sub last school year. At the end of that &...See More

Aug 28, 2013

Alternate Route

by Annyong

Aug 21, 2013

I will be teaching at a private school this coming school year. Since I am an alternate route candidate, do I have to contact the state to register myself for those classes or do does the school do that?

How hard to get science teacher job?

by Deame

Aug 26, 2013

I want to become a biology and chemistry teacher in NJ. I plan to obtain my CEAS after graduating from master's program in teaching from a NY college in May 2014. What are my chances? Approximately...will I be competing against 100 candidates or like 20...? I hope to teach in middlesex county (Edison/Piscataway area).

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miramira You'll be competing against 5 candidates at most. Some low paying districts have zero applicants for chemistry and physics jobs - more for biology though

Oct 26, 2013

Deame Thank yo

Oct 31, 2013

Do I get paid for my sick/personal time when resigning

by headin' south

Aug 30, 2013

I will be giving notice in about a month. Will I get paid for my unused sick/personal days, or am I better off to use them?

Thanks.

ron/nj only on retirement, better use them up.

Aug 30, 2013

I left teaching to raise a family..

by Elizabeth

Aug 30, 2013

What are my chances of getting hired at age 50?

ron/nj age isn't so much a factor but the job market is still pretty tough in NJ.

Aug 31, 2013

didn't sign contract, told it is "implied"

by wondering

Sep 6, 2013

I never signed a contract for this year, altho I was told verbally that I was re-hired. I gave notice on the first day and was told that I am being held for 60 days or they will pull my license. I haven't signed a contract for this school year, tho, so is this legal? I thought verbal contracts were unenforceable.

ron/nj, nfm .

Sep 6, 2013

hiring question

by Mia

Sep 11, 2013

Can a district hire a teacher without board approval? From what I understand the board must approve all new hires and if a teacher is moving from one position to another.

My district is hiring without approval, and putting subs in subject areas that they are not certified to teach (a relative ofcourse).

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ron/nj These political school systems get away with alot of nonsense. The average Joe can't go up against them. Maybe speaking to the union will shed some light. Good luck but don't expect anything positive to come of this. ron

Sep 12, 2013

Mia Thanks Ron, I took your advice and told the union, they referred me to another office. I called and got the third degree from the woman who answered the phone. I left a message and never got a call back. The wrongs that are happening in our schools is just unacceptable, the "powers that be" are a good old boys club and taking care of their own, and...See More

Sep 29, 2013

FREE EdCamp for NJ Teachers 11/23/13

by EdCamp NJ

Oct 15, 2013

When: Saturday November 23 Where: Linwood Middle School, North Brunswick New Jersey Cost: FREE! Who should attend?: Teachers, Administrators, Superintendents… All Educators

What is Edcamp? Edcamp is a form of unconference designed specifically for teachers and their needs.

Read more about it at the link below, then reserve your ...See More

in search of a teacher

by Billie Jo

Oct 16, 2013

I am a 35 yr. old mother of three. I live in Pa and am trying to find an elementary teacher I had when I lived in Nj as a little girl. She was wonderful and stayed in my memories all these years. I don't know where to start. I would appreciate any feed back. She taught at Yardville Elementary and her name was Mrs. Crittenden. Thanks so much!