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Retirement

by Roberta

Mar 18, 2015

Has anyone had difficulty putting in their retirement information on MBOS?

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Tenure confusion

by Wondering

Mar 5, 2015

Hi everyone,

With the new 4 year tenure law for teachers in effect, I am curious if other school staff, particularly child study team members (psychs, social workers, etc.), are subject to the four years. I was told it is still 3 by one person, and it is now 4...by another person. I know the 4th year for a teacher is a mentoring year, or s...See More

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Need a teaching job

by Veronica

Feb 12, 2015

Hello teachers! :) I currently live in North jersey and I am looking for a maternity replacement position for the rest of the school year. I have my k-5 certificate. I am willing to teach anywhere. If any of you teachers know of any positions please let me know. My email is [email removed]!!

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Where is the best place to post summer camp job openings?

by Miriam Peretsman

Feb 3, 2015

I am with a childrens summer camp in New Jersey and we are always looking for teachers to hire for the summer. What do you recommend as the best sites to post such job openings?

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Miriam P On 2/03/15, Kathleen wrote: > On 2/03/15, Miriam Peretsman wrote: >> I am with a childrens summer camp in New Jersey and we are >> always looking for teachers to hire for the summer. What >> do you recommend as the best sites to post such job >> openings? > > Teachers.Net can help you find qualified teachers to fill...See More

Feb 4, 2015

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Kathleen On 2/04/15, Miriam P wrote: > On 2/03/15, Kathleen wrote: >> On 2/03/15, Miriam Peretsman wrote: >>> I am with a childrens summer camp in New Jersey and we are >>> always looking for teachers to hire for the summer. What >>> do you recommend as the best sites to post such job >>> openings? >> >&...See More

Feb 4, 2015

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Should I resign?

by Paige

Jan 4, 2015

This is my third year teaching, and this year I am at a new school district. The job has always put me on a bit of edge, having to constantly be "ON" at all times with students, and with the high level the stress the job brings. But this year at the new school, the stress and anxiety are at an all time high. I dread each day I have to go ...See More

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Barb On 1/04/15, Paige wrote: > This is my third year teaching, and this year I am at a new > school district. The job has always put me on a bit of edge, > having to constantly be "ON" at all times with students, and > with the high level the stress the job brings. But this year at > the new school, the stress and anxiety are a...See MoreOn 1/04/15, Paige wrote: > This is my third year teaching, and this year I am at a new > school district. The job has always put me on a bit of edge, > having to constantly be "ON" at all times with students, and > with the high level the stress the job brings. But this year at > the new school, the stress and anxiety are at an all time > high. I dread each day I have to go in, and I can't enjoy the > weekend because I know that yet another week is soon to > begin. I hate feeling this way, and at times, it can be > crippling. I know I am a good teacher, I am just slowly > finding that this profession might be the wrong one for me. > I have been seriously considering resigning (probably since > November) and I'm just wondering if it is a plausible idea at > this point in the year. There are 107 instructional days left, > and I really think it is only hurting me by staying there. > > Resigning leaves a lot of things to take care of. The part > that most concerns me is telling my students and then the > dynamic changing once they know I won't be there the > whole year. I am under contract, so the 60 days would be > required. > > I am just looking for any advice or feedback anyone can > possibly give me. Thank you.

Paige,

I would suggest that you try to regroup and finish out the school year but start considering your options. Update your resume. Take some time for yourself to relax and seek counseling if needed. Teaching is very stressful and it sounds like the anxiety of working in education may not be the best fit for you. Are you able to go back to graduate school? You are a state employee and there are other types of jobs within the state. Should you check out other possible state jobs. Have you considered a new type of career? Is there anyone in the school environment that you trust who you can talk to and discuss your thoughts. Ask questions. Talk to your family and friends. Let them know how you dread going to work on a day to day basis. See if they can suggest any alternatives for you. Good luck on your decision and I hope that you find less stress and more joy in your work environment. Good Luck!

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a few ideas Find out if you can take a "leave of absence." Find out if you can finish the year out by transfering into another position that is less stressful. Try to pinpoint if there is one particular thing that is causing a lot of the stress and try to get support for that in the interim. For example, if it is class discipline or lesson planning y...See MoreFind out if you can take a "leave of absence." Find out if you can finish the year out by transfering into another position that is less stressful. Try to pinpoint if there is one particular thing that is causing a lot of the stress and try to get support for that in the interim. For example, if it is class discipline or lesson planning you can get a good mentor to provide support--seek out a mentor. You are not alone. Others have walked in your shoes. Good luck.

On 1/04/15, Barb wrote: > On 1/04/15, Paige wrote: >> This is my third year teaching, and this year I am at a new >> school district. The job has always put me on a bit of edge, >> having to constantly be "ON" at all times with students, and >> with the high level the stress the job brings. But this year at >> the new school, the stress and anxiety are at an all time >> high. I dread each day I have to go in, and I can't enjoy the >> weekend because I know that yet another week is soon to >> begin. I hate feeling this way, and at times, it can be >> crippling. I know I am a good teacher, I am just slowly >> finding that this profession might be the wrong one for me. >> I have been seriously considering resigning (probably since >> November) and I'm just wondering if it is a plausible idea at >> this point in the year. There are 107 instructional days left, >> and I really think it is only hurting me by staying there. >> >> Resigning leaves a lot of things to take care of. The part >> that most concerns me is telling my students and then the >> dynamic changing once they know I won't be there the >> whole year. I am under contract, so the 60 days would be >> required. >> >> I am just looking for any advice or feedback anyone can >> possibly give me. Thank you. > > Paige, > > I would suggest that you try to regroup and finish out the > school year but start considering your options. Update your > resume. Take some time for yourself to relax and seek > counseling if needed. Teaching is very stressful and it sounds > like the anxiety of working in education may not be the best > fit for you. Are you able to go back to graduate school? You > are a state employee and there are other types of jobs within > the state. Should you check out other possible state jobs. > Have you considered a new type of career? Is there anyone in > the school environment that you trust who you can talk to and > discuss your thoughts. Ask questions. Talk to your family and > friends. Let them know how you dread going to work on a day to > day basis. See if they can suggest any alternatives for you. > Good luck on your decision and I hope that you find less > stress and more joy in your work environment. Good Luck! >

Feb 3, 2015

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Need a change

by Pete R.

Feb 2, 2015

I have almost 20 years in the pension system and need to make a change. I have some interesting opportunities to explore outside of teaching and am hoping to find a part time position. If I leave a full time public job before hitting the magical 25 and start in a new district part time can I still accrue years to make it to the magic number?

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kdw On 2/02/15, Pete R. wrote: > I have almost 20 years in the pension system and need to > make a change. I have some interesting opportunities to > explore outside of teaching and am hoping to find a part > time position. If I leave a full time public job before hitting > the magical 25 and start in a new district part time can I > ...See More

Feb 2, 2015

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Need a change

by Pete

Feb 2, 2015

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praxis all Elementry Ed. Content Knowledge

by ldychar

Jul 5, 2014

I'm looking for online study help to prepare for the praxis. Thanks for any suggestions!

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Lauren On 7/05/14, ldychar wrote: > I'm looking for online study help to prepare for the > praxis. Thanks for any suggestions!

praxisprep.com is the best!

Jan 29, 2015

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Leave of absence

by Miss m

Jan 21, 2015

I may have to take 3 month leave of absence to care for nephew in another state his mother is deceasd and father will be out of country . Is this possible either paid or unpaid. I teach in nj

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No contract

by Kelly

Dec 10, 2014

Im a teacher in Paterson NJ with no contract and my husband got a job in SC so we have to move in 30 days. I was told i need to give 60 notice with my school even though we have no contract. can they do that or suspend my license as i got another teaching job.

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ron/nj talk to the union but I'm pretty sure, no contract, no 6o days notice.

Dec 10, 2014

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ron/nj After speaking to a retired administrator, I learned that w/o a contract the old contract is in effect.

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