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Charleston Area

by moving south

Mar 10, 2014

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I'm looking at moving to the Charleston area. I'm looking at Charleston or Dorchester 2 School Districts. Does anyone have any inside advice about these 2 districts? Is it easy to get hired with them? I plan on attending their job fairs, is this the best way to get hired? Are there any other districts nearby that I should look into? ...See More

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Catherine Hello my name is Catherine, I am a recent graduate from Nebraska looking to teach elementary school in South Carolina. It has been tough, I have been applying and have yet to hear back. I know Brentwood has schools that are hiring but I have also heard that is not the best place in town. Please, please let me know if you have any luck.

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technomage On 2/04/15, Catherine wrote: > Hello my name is Catherine, I am a recent graduate from > Nebraska looking to teach elementary school in South > Carolina. It has been tough, I have been applying and > have yet to hear back. I know Brentwood has schools > that are hiring but I have also heard that is not the best > place in town. Pl...See More

Jan 1, 2016

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Getting released from contract...

by Katie

Oct 28, 2015

Help! I am driving an 1 1/2 hour (one way) to work. I was told before signing my contract if I found something closer to home it would not be a problem to be released from my contract...and of course now that I have found one there is an issue...can anyone tell me what happens if I break my contract?!

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technomage On 10/28/15, Katie wrote: > Help! I am driving an 1 1/2 hour (one way) to work. I was > told before signing my contract if I found something closer > to home it would not be a problem to be released from my > contract...and of course now that I have found one there > is an issue...can anyone tell me what happens if I break > my co...See More

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Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester 2

by technomage

Dec 29, 2015

I have taught, and finally retired from the above three counties. They are all terrible, but for different reasons. The one county that hides this very well is Dorchester SD 2. They manage to hide their statistics with the top 30&37; of their students. their "do over" mentality supports mediocrity and hides the problems of their short...See MoreI have taught, and finally retired from the above three counties. They are all terrible, but for different reasons. The one county that hides this very well is Dorchester SD 2. They manage to hide their statistics with the top 30&37; of their students. their "do over" mentality supports mediocrity and hides the problems of their short-sited policies. If you ignore bad behavior by not enforcing the rules, and give the child a pass for not working hard, you build in mediocrity and a lifetime of problems. Credit recovery is a moniker for "don't worry, you can always make it up". Cut class, sleep on the test, refuse to take it and "we love you anyway". Middle school is a joke, and High school is becoming like the middle schools. I just hope the other SC school districts are toeing the educational line. DD2 just wants to look good, and they do, on paper and in the news. Reality check people, you are not helping to prepare your children for life, you are only graduating MANY sited policies. If you ignore bad behavior by not enforcing the rules, and give the child a pass for not working hard, you build in mediocrity and a lifetime of problems. Credit recovery is a moniker for "don't worry, you can always make it up". Cut class, sleep on the test, refuse to take it and "we love you anyway". Middle school is a joke, and High school is becoming like the middle schools. I just hope the other SC school districts are toeing the educational line. DD2 just wants to look good, and they do, on paper and in the news. Reality check people, you are not helping to prepare your children for life, you are only graduating MANY dysfunctional citizens with unrealistic expectations of life. I have 19 years in CCSD, 6 in BCSD, and 7 in DCSD2. They all have major problems, DCSD2 hides them best. I feel sorry for those (teachers) who follow. The school districts have actually gotten worse over the years, the Administration(s) have gotten better at covering it up. And it all started with NCLB (as far as I can determine). It should have been called UMAS (Universal Mediocrity for All Students) instead of NCLB. of NCLB.

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Teaching in South Carolina

by Chuck

Nov 27, 2012

Hello,

I am hoping that I can get some honest responses to this post. I am from Wisconsin, licensed 1st-8th grade regular ed and cross cat special ed 6yrs- 21yrs with an emphasis in EBD. My wife and I are looking to make a move (no kids involved) and South Carolina is one of the top 3 on our list of states to move to. I am sure that you h...See More

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Diana Chuck, I have lived and worked in SC for 25 years. Originally from NY. The cost of living here is much lower in many areas(housing prices, taxes, gasoline, insurance) other areas (food, clothing) it is the same. Pay scales are lower, but it evens out. One thing that was hard to get used to is the lack of public transportation. Where it exists at al...See MoreChuck, I have lived and worked in SC for 25 years. Originally from NY. The cost of living here is much lower in many areas(housing prices, taxes, gasoline, insurance) other areas (food, clothing) it is the same. Pay scales are lower, but it evens out. One thing that was hard to get used to is the lack of public transportation. Where it exists at all, it is very minimal, compared to northern cities.You really rely on automobiles. All in all, we have enjoyed living and working here. The people are very nice.The winters are so mild. Though the summers are super-hot, everything is air-conditioned, so it isn't bad. Greenville-Spartanburg area is fairly prosperous, and has good schools, as does Rock Hill area (close to Charlotte, NC) Irmo Schools have a good reputation (in the Columbia area) Good luck to you with your future move.

On 11/28/12, Chuck wrote: > On 11/28/12, Marisa wrote: >> Hi Chuck, >> >> I should be able to help you out a little bit. I have taught >> in both South Carolina and Michigan. We are originally from >> Michigan, moved to SC to get jobs, had a baby, then moved >> back to be closer to our families. I can tell you that we did >> not realize the mess we were coming back to in Michigan. >> >> SC was a great experience for us. The district we were in was >> a good one, however, with common core coming down they are >> going to struggle. The state standards are not as rigorous as >> what we have here. LIke I said, they will struggle but >> nonetheless will get through it. I have always heard good >> things about the school districts in Lexington. The one with >> Lexington High School, I cannot remember the number of it. >> Aiken County is not terrible. I do know that Georgia is not a >> bad place to teach either, and they pay a little bit better >> than SC. Columbia County in Georgia is a good one too. >> >> Pay in SC will be a lot different then what you are used to >> here, however, it sounds like our pay scales are going to be >> changing anyways... > > > Thank you for the insight Marisa!!! > > South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina are my top 3 choices > right now. From what I have seen, the pay is very similar to > Wisconsin. I have heard good things about both Georgia and > South Carolina. I know that no matter where you go, there will > be districts and schools better than others. I have spent time > working with students who were picked up from jail to attend > school, so rougher areas do not bother me at all. I actually > find working with this type of student very challenging and > rewarding. > > It appears that licensing should not be an issue either. I have > very good grades and very high Praxis Test scores. All of my > education has taken place in Wisconsin. > > My wife is very happy that I am doing the investigating into the > states and districts like I am. She is also very grateful for > the responses that I am getting from people, like yourself, as > well. > > Could you share some thoughts about another question as well? > Cost of living (food, housing, insurance, car registration,etc)? > Any other information that I might find beneficial? > > Thanks again Marisa!!! > > Chuc

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Jack On 11/27/12, Chuck wrote: > Hello, > > I am hoping that I can get some honest responses to this > post. I am from Wisconsin, licensed 1st-8th grade regular > ed and cross cat special ed 6yrs- 21yrs with an emphasis in > EBD. My wife an in > EBD. My wife and I are looking to make a move (no kids > involved) and South Carolina...See More

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AFS Thai Male Needs a Replacement Family

by Dr. Wills

Oct 20, 2015

If You Love Thai Food and/or Teenagers, This AFS Opportunity May be for You and Your Family (Please, share this info.)

The Miss Tennky Area AFS Team needs a replacement family for Tinn from Thailand. He has been a student at Mt Juliet HS, but we have not been able to find another host in the area. Where we have found a family, the school...See More

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Become a teacher in SC

by Paula Wise

Jun 18, 2015

Want to become a teacher in South Carolina?

With the American Board, you can earn your South Carolina teacher certification in a manner that is both cost-effective and efficient. An applicant who has earned at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and who qualifies for the Passport to Teaching certi...See More

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"Failure to meet ADEPT requirements"

by Linda Johnson

Dec 24, 2011

I am still reeling over losing my teaching certificate. I cannot express the emotional rollercoaster I have been on since. I need to be in contact and talk to with others going through this. Anyone out there?

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LJ On 12/24/11, Linda Johnson wrote: > I am still reeling over losing my teaching certificate. I > cannot express the emotional rollercoaster I have been on > since. I need to be in contact and talk to with others going > through this. Anyone out there?

Very sorry to hear that. When I moved here, I was a veteran teacher of 14 year...See More

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Joe Long On 12/24/11, Linda Johnson wrote: > I am still reeling over losing my teaching certificate. I > cannot express the emotional rollercoaster I have been on > since. I need to be in contact and talk to with others going > through this. Anyone out there?

Try Charter Schools, you do not need certificate

May 30, 2015

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State Retirement

by Joe Long

May 30, 2015

Do any of the charter schools participate in the state retirement system?

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Natl Board Pay for Out of State hire

by Tim Smicher

May 16, 2015

Looking at Horry County. I have National Board certification (renewed last year) and have taught in NC for 23 years. Will I receive any compensation in SC? Also, Horry website says $4000 IF ELIGIBLE. Anyone know eligibility requirement for that local bonus? Thanks!

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