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social studies

by elaine

Sep 2, 2008

What are you guys teaching in social studies as far as the presidential election?

breaking contract

by ali

Sep 18, 2008

I am from out of state. For the last two weeks I have been working in a school district. But I want to break my contract and return to my former state. I have not got a south carolina certificate yet. Can the south carolina district ask my former state to pull out of state certificate. I will appreciate any input.

shay Usually they wont. Explain your situation to your supervisor. What district are u in?

On 9/18/08, ali wrote: > I am from out of state. For the last two weeks I have been > working in a school district. But I want to break my > contract and return to my former state. I have not got a > south carolina certificate yet. Can the s...See More

Sep 20, 2008

POSITIONS IN FORT MILL DISTRICT, ANY?

by Shannon

Sep 20, 2008

My fiance and I are relocating after we get married next July. I am a kindergarten teacher in Buffalo,NY. Are there any jobs in Fort mill? Is it a tough district to get into? I am also looking at CMS-south Charlotte area. Thanks. Shan

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Shannon YES. I AM THE 1 on NC as well.

On 10/03/08, Debbie wrote: > He was called from Greenville County. One of my sister's > childhood friend's just relocated there with her family. So far > they like living there. Her husband was offered a job there, but > is not a teacher. > > Are you the same person that was on the NC chat ...See MoreYES. I AM THE 1 on NC as well.

On 10/03/08, Debbie wrote: > He was called from Greenville County. One of my sister's > childhood friend's just relocated there with her family. So far > they like living there. Her husband was offered a job there, but > is not a teacher. > > Are you the same person that was on the NC chat site? > > > On 10/01/08, Shannon wrote: >> Debbie, I've been teaching for almost four years in the city >> and Im so tired of fighting for positions in the suburbs. A few >> of my friends were actually layed off this year in some of the >> suburban districts because of budget cuts. I dont see it getting >> better. What district did your husband get called from in SC? My >> family lives in Tega Cay and their children attend Fort Mill. >> They love it. There neighborhood fully populates the one school >> and not one house is less than 4000sq ft. The children come from >> nice families. I know the pay is not great, in the long run, but >> its been going up every year, not here. Every district in the >> area, has had the same salary schedule for the past 10 yrs. When >> my family moved there about 7 yrs ago the starting salaries were >> like 26000 starting. Now there like 35000. Good luck. >> >> >> >> On 9/20/08, Debbie wrote: >>> Hi Shannon: >>> >>> We live here in Buffalo too. Hubby just got a sub position >>> in our school district and was called from one of the >>> districts in SC. How long have you been a teacher? Times >>> are pretty tough here. I heard they will be shutting down >>> another 5 schools. Hubby applied for a sub position as well >>> as a teaching position. But you know how slow Buffalo is to >>> respond. He did VERY well with his student teaching and >>> received outstanding references. Any tips? >>> >>> >>> >>> On 9/20/08, Shannon wrote: >>>> My fiance and I are relocating after we get married next >>>> July. I am a kindergarten teacher in Buffalo,NY. Are there >>>> any jobs in Fort mill? Is it a tough district to get into? >>>> I am also looking at CMS-south Charlotte area. Thanks. Shan

Oct 3, 2008

Debbie LOL! I just cannot believe that your kindergarteners are so bad. My husband student taught at a couple of the schools in Buffalo and the stories were just amazing. Although, the middle school experience was really good. If they would have had an opening, he would have taken it. The high school was not too good and his co-op teacher was pretty grump...See MoreLOL! I just cannot believe that your kindergarteners are so bad. My husband student taught at a couple of the schools in Buffalo and the stories were just amazing. Although, the middle school experience was really good. If they would have had an opening, he would have taken it. The high school was not too good and his co-op teacher was pretty grumpy. I think she is close to retirement. He has not even been called to sub for them. Here they need teachers, and they just sit on their butts. Incredible!!

On 10/03/08, Shannon wrote: > YES. I AM THE 1 on NC as well. > > On 10/03/08, Debbie wrote: >> He was called from Greenville County. One of my sister's >> childhood friend's just relocated there with her family. So far >> they like living there. Her husband was offered a job there, but >> is not a teacher. >> >> Are you the same person that was on the NC chat site? >> >> >> On 10/01/08, Shannon wrote: >>> Debbie, I've been teaching for almost four years in the city >>> and Im so tired of fighting for positions in the suburbs. A few >>> of my friends were actually layed off this year in some of the >>> suburban districts because of budget cuts. I dont see it getting >>> better. What district did your husband get called from in SC? My >>> family lives in Tega Cay and their children attend Fort Mill. >>> They love it. There neighborhood fully populates the one school >>> and not one house is less than 4000sq ft. The children come from >>> nice families. I know the pay is not great, in the long run, but >>> its been going up every year, not here. Every district in the >>> area, has had the same salary schedule for the past 10 yrs. When >>> my family moved there about 7 yrs ago the starting salaries were >>> like 26000 starting. Now there like 35000. Good luck. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 9/20/08, Debbie wrote: >>>> Hi Shannon: >>>> >>>> We live here in Buffalo too. Hubby just got a sub position >>>> in our school district and was called from one of the >>>> districts in SC. How long have you been a teacher? Times >>>> are pretty tough here. I heard they will be shutting down >>>> another 5 schools. Hubby applied for a sub position as well >>>> as a teaching position. But you know how slow Buffalo is to >>>> respond. He did VERY well with his student teaching and >>>> received outstanding references. Any tips? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 9/20/08, Shannon wrote: >>>>> My fiance and I are relocating after we get married next >>>>> July. I am a kindergarten teacher in Buffalo,NY. Are there >>>>> any jobs in Fort mill? Is it a tough district to get into? >>>>> I am also looking at CMS-south Charlotte area. Thanks. Shan

Oct 5, 2008

Working as an instructional assistant

by darnell

Oct 5, 2008

I'm a certified spec.ed teacher however, I've been subing going on my 2nd year. As of right now I have no interest as working under contract as a special ed teacher. I became burned out in this position and all the additional demands became too much. I'm considering taking a position as an instructional assistant in Richland One. I'm a little reluc...See More

Kim/4th/SC Darnell,

My best advice would me to make a list of the pros and cons of each position and let that guide your decision. The biggest plus I could see for the full-time position would be the benefits package and having a guaranteed income.

I was an assistant before going back into the classroom and I really enjoyed it. It was nice ...See More

Oct 5, 2008

Foods & Nutrition/FACS positions available near Florence?

by Beth

Oct 9, 2008

Are there cooking schools or vocational schools that are looking for foods teachers? How about a high School looking for foods& nutrition, in a vo-tech or family and consumer science program ? Also, everyone says the salaries are A BIT lower, what does that mean to a 5th year teacher with a master's degree? I currently make 60.

Kim/4th/SC Beth,

I don't know anything about the positions. However, as a teacher with 14 years experience with a Masters +30, I'm only making in the mid-50s.

Kim

Oct 12, 2008

Where I'm attending school in Ohio, and finishing up my final year and my teaching license, Saluda school district has been actively been doing a LOT of recruiting. Anybody know anything about the schools? I'd be middle school certified. I know it's a rural area, but anyone know anything about the school's literacy program and effectiveness of its ...See More

Saluda School District

by OH teach

Oct 23, 2008

Jamie I teach in the primary school so I do not know much about the middle school administration. Our literacy program is based off of the Ohio Formative Assessment (sorry if I called it wrong. I don't know much about it, just that when I was going through training, we were told that it was a model) and Maria Clay's Observation Survey. In the primary sch...See More

Nov 9, 2008

seeking certification in related arts

by darnell239

Oct 24, 2008

I'm certified in special ed and I know longer want to teach in that area. I'm thinking about obtaining a certificate in a related arts area such as, art or theatre/drama. Would I have a difficult time finding a job in this area of certification?

I am currently considering a career change, going back to school for a masters in elementary education. I live in Columbia, SC and am curious about salaries for kindergarten teachers in this area. Obviously I'm not interested in the career for the money, but am expecting my first baby and need to make sure I don't take a huge pay cut. I understand ...See More

curious about salaries

by Grace

Oct 29, 2008

SC Teacher You can check the humans resources sections on the websites of the local districts to find out how much a starting teacher with an MAT would make.

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Oct 29, 2008

jobs for art teachers

by darnell

Nov 9, 2008

I am certified in special ed but I am thinking about adding art to my certification. Can anyone tell me if there is a need for art teachers? I don't want to get this certificatiion and find I can't find a job teaching art. Also, if you are an art teacher what are the pro's and con's of this job? Thanks for your help.