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Seniority

by Mike

Dec 2, 2015

I was a counselor for over 10 years. Recently my district abolished my position and hired a supervisor / counselor. My njea rep said I don't have seniority bc it is a new position. My argument is that she still sees over 150 kids and I should be entitled to that case load. Any advice?

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ron/nj As you have seniority, file a greviance (sp?)

Dec 3, 2015

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Resignation

by Jjk

Nov 30, 2015

Is 60 days standard or is 30 for a school nurse.

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nfm .

Dec 1, 2015

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Leave Replacement Teacher

by Julienne

Dec 1, 2015

Do the leave replacement teachers get paid close to the same salary as the regular teachers? Or do the leave replacement teachers get paid like substitutes?

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resignation withing 60 days

by allie

Aug 13, 2015

I had signed a part time contact and a week ago I informed that current school district that I wanted to resigned because i was offered another fulltime position. it seems like theyre not willing to work with me and might want to prevent me from starting with the other district on time.I am obligated to tell the other school district of the situati...See More

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ron/nj I find it hard to believe that they won't release you and simply hire someone. Honesty is the way to go, tell the new job and see what they say. The board where you signed could make things very difficult for you in regards to license. Try talking to them again being overly nice but firm. Good luck and post update.

Aug 13, 2015

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I think the charge is called unprofessional misconduct. On 8/13/15, allie wrote: > I had signed a part time contact and a week ago I informed > that current school district that I wanted to resigned > because i was offered another fulltime position. it seems > like theyre not willing to work with me and might want to > prevent me from starting with the other district on time.I > am obl...See More

Nov 19, 2015

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Thinking of quitting w/o tenure

by fireslost

Oct 28, 2015

I am a forth year teacher who missed the three year tenure by a month based on my DOH. I am no longer enjoying teaching based on District and bureaucracy. If I resign my position what happens to my license and my pension?

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ron/nj Your license is fine and has nothing to do with resigning unless you don't give the required notice. If you leave earlier, that's a different story. If you never teach again, you might be able to get monies back paid in, not sure on that point. Talk to the union regarding the pension. Good luck.

Oct 29, 2015

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Technology Education

by Rlosanno

Sep 21, 2015

Hi Everyone, I am a technology coach in NJ and looking to see if anyone has any insight into how to form PGOs. I am familiar with SGOs but now I am working with PGOs and although they are familiar, I am having some trouble forming them. Any ideas and suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. THANKS!

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Dream Flag project for classrms, Langston Hughes poetry

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 14, 2015

The Dream Flag project goals are high academic standards, promoting citizenship and good character and respect for others.

With more than 70,000 dream flag K-12 student participants in 38 US states and 18 countries including Australia, Belize, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Honduras, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Rwa...See More

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any 1/2 days from heat?

by ron/nj

Sep 9, 2015

Did anyone get out early this week from the heat? I think the law is if it reaches 88 or 89 degrees in the building. It had to be that hot in the schools w/o ac.

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Step Increase

by teacher123

Aug 31, 2015

If your contract expires in NJ, do you still get a step increase if a new contract has not been negotiated?

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ron/nj No, you will be paid according to the expired one. When the contract is signed, you should get the retroactive raise.

Aug 31, 2015

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The Most Dangerous Phrase in Education

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 2, 2015

The Most Dangerous Phrase in Education

You are about to be exposed to a highly dangerous and contagious phrase. These words, when used together in a sentence, can be toxic to others, and cause damage that can take years to repair.....

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