I just "retired" from teaching in Southern California. I have my Highly Qualified HOUSSE paper, a sealed copy of my transcripts from my University, two letters of recommendation from former Administrators I worked with, my ESL papers (plus I'm sort of billingual for Spanish.) And a desire to work in Los Lunas or the surrounding area which would be close to home for me. We moved here about a month ago. What would be a good time to start looking? How do I go about looking in this state? Online? Where do I go? I taught 1st and 2nd. grade for 20 years. I have worked scripted programs (Direct Instruction and Open Court.) If I decide to accept a contract and not sub, will I have to take any exams or will my California Clear Credential and CBEST be enough? Thanks!
I'm going to sub for Los Lunas, Peralta, Bosque Farms or Belen for awhile to see what's going on. I really don't want to commute. I was wondering....do they take out Social Security in New Mexico. They don't in CA. but, I have worked in the private sector for 34 credits. (you need 40 to get Social Security). I am 62, and would like to retire with my CSTRS AND a small reduced Social Security payment when I turn 67. So I really HAVE to put in another year of work regardless.
On 12/23/05, From CA to NM wrote: > I'm going to sub for Los Lunas, Peralta, Bosque Farms or Belen for > awhile to see what's going on. I really don't want to commute. I > was wondering....do they take out Social Security in New Mexico. > They don't in CA. but, I have worked in the private sector for 34 > credits. (you need 40 to get Social Security). I am 62, and would > like to retire with my CSTRS AND a small reduced Social Security > payment when I turn 67. So I really HAVE to put in another year of > work regardless.
Online Raters Needed for HSTW Program (High Schools That Work)
Who: Teachers and Individuals with Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mathematics, general science, English, and/or language arts. Current or prior teaching experience at high school or middle school levels is highly desirable. Middle school teachers should be experienced in Algebra. Graduate students (Teaching Assistants) and substitute teachers are also welcome to apply.
Applicants must be residents of the United States.
What: To score HSTW student responses to open-ended performance questions by computer, using ETS scoring rubrics
Where: HSTW raters will use the Online Scoring NetworkTM (OSN) system to evaluate examinees’ responses using a computer from their home or office.
When: February 1 – March 5, 2006
Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university Scorers must have computers that meet the minimum hardware and software requirement (please see [link removed])
Training: Approved applicants will self-train using the online tutorial followed by certification. Successful certification is required to score.
Schedule: Raters are required to work in four or eight hour increments up to a maximum of 40 hours a week.
Compensation: Approved and certified raters earn $15 an hour
This should give you the information your are looking for:
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TJ - retired teacher
On 12/19/05, BobD wrote: > Are there any websites that list all the schools in the > state or major city areas? > > Thinking of moving to the Albuquerque area. One of us has > a masters in special ed and the other is a trades teacher. > > Interested in knowing more about the school before > applying and what the requirements are.
I'm going to retire from teaching in North Dakota this spring. My wife and I are thinking about relocatiing to the Las Cruces area. I wouldn't mind teaching for 3-4 years for a new challenge. How are the schools in Las Cruces like, are there any you would recommend? Let me know what you think? Thanks, Bo.
My husband is begining to work in Santa Fe this month. I have taught kindergarten for 17 years in OK. Any ideas on what I might have to do to get certified in NM? I have 4 children who will attend an elementary, middle school and high school. What schools should we start investigating and what ones should we stay away from? How are the politics in sports?
I'm not familiar with Santa Fe...but information on certification requirements can be found on the New Mexico State Department of Education Website. Good luck!
We need just a few more states to complete our 50 STates Valentine Exchange. It works just like a postcard exchange except we exchange valentines. Please email me with your school address ASAP if you would like to join us or want more details. Thanks so much!
I teach first grade and I am currently working on dossier to move to level III. I am having a terrible time with strand B. Anyone in the primary grades been through this and could offer practical advice on choosing the subject and students to focus on?
I did a Dossier to move to Level II. I'm sure yours will be graded more harshly, but I think the dossier directions are the same for both.
I chose "writing" because it seemed easiest to get writing samples from students, and because I have had more training in teaching writing than in teaching other subjects. I also did not have trouble finding students at very different "levels" for the section where you have to explain how you meet the needs of diverse students. I also found it easiest to make grading rubrics for writing to use in my section on assessment.
Pick a subject that:
1. You have a lot to say about-- You've done some research on it, you know the current trends in the field, etc.
2. A subject that you are doing creative things in that match state standards. You want your samples to show your teaching. It would not make sense, for instance, to do math and have your student samples be a multiplication test; however, it would make sense to do math and have your samples be a sheet where students have to show their thinking/steps on a critical thinking math problem. Make sure you can clearly match your subject, the lessons and assessments you describe, and the sample student work to state standards in that subject.
Another thing I used were student reading journals since they were readily available and I had tons of different pages to choose from for student samples.
GOod luck! Talk to other teahcers at your school who are doing dossiers. Make sure to carefully study the directions (and any sample dossiers) on the dossier website.
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I was hoping that I could get some input from NM teachers. I have taught in Ca for four years. I hold my admin credential and a masters degree in Ed. I want some recomendation on where would be a good place to look for work. How is APS? How about Rio Rancho? Any suggestions on where to live?
On 1/28/06, Claudia wrote: > I was hoping that I could get some input from NM teachers. > I have taught in Ca for four years. I hold my admin > credential and a masters degree in Ed. I want some > recomendation on where would be a good place to look for > work. How is APS? How about Rio Rancho? Any suggestions on > where to live? > > Thanks
Grants is a prison town, really rough kids. Teachers treated with respect.
Zuni is isolated, but pays well.
Gallup is Indian Country. A rural school will give you the full rez experience, and the Navajos are among the best people in the world. A city school will be mostly Navajo but with a mix of Mexican gang wannabe, but still not too tough. Teachers treated like crap by central office, but most of the bad principals have been weeded out. Frequent principal openings, very frequent teacher openings. Central office and school board racism against Indians runs high. Parents often apathetic, but mostly very supportive of teachers. You can come out here for two years, save big bucks by renting a cheap teacherage on the rez, and scope the NM landscape for a real job. Biggest danger: falling in love with the rez and committing to it for the rest of your life. Land, climate, and people all beautiful, but think borderline 3rd world country. Oh yeah, ya gotta love pickup trucks. Gallup is number one per capita pickup truck city in USA.
On 6/02/06, Anticali wrote: > On 1/28/06, Claudia wrote: >> I was hoping that I could get some input from NM teachers. >> I have taught in Ca for four years. I hold my admin >> credential and a masters degree in Ed. I want some >> recomendation on where would be a good place to look for >> work. How is APS? How about Rio Rancho? Any suggestions on >> where to live? >> >> Thanks
Public education in Texas is in BIG trouble! We have a politician in Austin who is from Arlington, and is the head of the education committee. His name is Kent Grusendorf anf he hates teachers! He blames teachers for his son's suicide, and has been punishing teachers since he was elected. If he gets re-elected, we will lose our continuing contracts. We'll also lose our 22-1 class cap for K-3, and our 30-minute duty-free lunch (I never knew those existed until I came to Texas!) He supports vouchers, which as we all know takes money from public education. There is a lady running against him this year who has a good chance of defeating him. Her name is Diane Patrick. Early voting for this primary election is Feb 21 - March 3, and the regular election is March 7. We have it on good authority that he plans to initiate a nasty smear campaign against her just prior to the primary. Those of us who care about our children are asking that voters who live in District 94 call, write, or email their friends and family to ask them to vote for Diane Patrick. We're even asking those dyed-in-the-wool, straight-Democrat-ticket voters to, JUST THIS ONCE, to vote in the primary, vote early, and vote for Diane Patrick. If you have friends or family in the Arlington, Texas, area please forward this email to them and ask them to help us defeat Kent Grusendorf. Thanks, and have a great rest-of-the-year!
I'm going to sub for Los Lunas, Peralta, Bosque Farms or Belen for
awhile to see what's going on. I really don't want to commute. I
was wondering....do they take out Social Security in New Mexico.
They don't in CA. but, I have worked in the private sector for 34
credits. (you need 40 to get Social Security)....See More