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Is there ANYTHING that goes right in Loudoun?

by Bulldog

Sep 5, 2009

I keep hearing (for the past 2 1/2 years!) that Loudoun is in such dire straits that I'm beginning to wonder if there is anything in Loudoun worth saving! Are the people really that incompetent? If so, why hasn't this been reported to news outlets and the DOE? Where is the VEA in all of this? I thought they were supposed to help teachers. What is the VEA collecting dues for if they aren't doing what they say they will? The people that are griping about Loudoun need to stop posting it here and start contacting people that have power to make the change. And if you really are that unhappy with your place of employment, why not try to change that?

I'm not looking to be flamed, I just want people to be happy with their careers.

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abc Hi Bulldog,

Thanks for your reply. Is your year off to a good start so far?

Does Loudoun tend to hire long term subs when positions become available?

Art PreK-12

On 9/09/09, Bulldog wrote: > My advice is to contact the schools and at least try to be a sub. > I'd also check neighboring districts and do the s...See More

Sep 9, 2009

Bulldog My year is starting off...interesting. Renovations and 3 preps each semester aren't helping. I have a class of grade 11's that are rude and don't care about school. Definitely a challenging group. It'll take some time to win them over.

All districts will hire LT subs when needed. Art might be a little bit more difficult to sub for, so you ...See More

Sep 9, 2009

abc Interesting for sure. Good luck, I'm sure it will all work out.

I don't think I phrased my question correctly. What I meant was, if a regular position became available, would a LT sub have a better chance of getting hired on as opposed to other candidates.

I've applied to Prince William and many other surrounding districts. ...See MoreInteresting for sure. Good luck, I'm sure it will all work out.

I don't think I phrased my question correctly. What I meant was, if a regular position became available, would a LT sub have a better chance of getting hired on as opposed to other candidates.

I've applied to Prince William and many other surrounding districts.

Thanks for your help and the good wishes.

On 9/09/09, Bulldog wrote: > My year is starting off...interesting. Renovations and 3 preps each > semester aren't helping. I have a class of grade 11's that are rude and > don't care about school. Definitely a challenging group. It'll take > some time to win them over. > > All districts will hire LT subs when needed. Art might be a little bit > more difficult to sub for, so you may end up going outside of your > subject area if you want to find work. Have you looked in Manassas? That > might be a good place to look as well. > > Sorry I'm not that useful. Good luck! > > On 9/09/09, abc wrote: >> Hi Bulldog, >> >> Thanks for your reply. Is your year off to a good start so far? >> >> Does Loudoun tend to hire long term subs when positions become > available? >> >> Art PreK-12 >> >> On 9/09/09, Bulldog wrote: >>> My advice is to contact the schools and at least try to be a sub. >>> I'd also check neighboring districts and do the same. Look into >>> long-term sub positions as there is always a teacher that is going >>> on maternity leave or having an operation. It is frustrating at >>> times, but never hopeless. >>> >>> What subject;grade level do you teach? That might help give me >>> some ideas. >>> >>> On 9/07/09, abc wrote: >>>> Hi Bulldog, >>>> >>>> Hope you had a good summer. >>>> >>>> Still hoping to get hired in Loudoun. I had several interviews >>>> last year but nothing since. I never see any positions in my >>>> subject posted on the website and when I do hear about them >>>> through word-of-mouth it's already too late. My application is >>>> active and I try to keep my name out there - is there anything >>>> else I can do? I appreciate any advice you can give. >>>> >>>> Thanks. Have a great first day! >>>>

Sep 9, 2009

Bulldog LT Subs would probably have a much better chance especially b/c they've been in the school and the Admin is familiar with them. Although LT subbing is not "Disneyland", it can be a means to the end. Just keep plugging away. I'm sure something will pop up at the right time.

On 9/09/09, abc wrote: > Interesting for sure. Good luck, I'm su...See More

Sep 10, 2009

abc Thanks, Bulldog. I hope you're right!

On 9/10/09, Bulldog wrote: > LT Subs would probably have a much better chance > especially b/c they've been in the school and the Admin is > familiar with them. Although LT subbing is > not "Disneyland", it can be a means to the end. Just keep > plugging away. I'm sure something will pop...See More

Sep 11, 2009

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