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Super Scared...

by Emma

Apr 3, 2011

Hi, I was just wondering if I could get some of the "expert opinions" from people who are on this discussion page. I have been laid off from my Title 1 teaching job (no specific reason other then "not a good fit") which is really weird because I got all "2"s on my evaluations (best possible) last year. Anyhow, next year I would be off probation and part of the "union", but this year I pretty much didn't have a say. I am so afraid of what is going to happen in the job market now with all the budget cuts. I will be graduating in 2 months with my MS in Reading education (plus the 17 license to add to my 316) and I am almost thinking I should stop taking my class and not graduate because the extra degree may make me "more expensive" and less hireable. I am so scared that I will have to sell my home, my horses, and do not have kids but my husband cannot afford to pay mortgage on own. Do you think there will be any hope for a Reading teacher k-12 certified with a MS as far as jobs are concer...See More

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Neal You might get hired faster without finishing that M.S. but you do need to claim the completed credits to use them on the salary scale. GENERALLY the contract step for M.S. comes with the degree (diploma). You could look at contracts for the district you are applying to and see if you would qualify for B.S/A. +24 (or XX) and accept that step. AFAIK ...See MoreYou might get hired faster without finishing that M.S. but you do need to claim the completed credits to use them on the salary scale. GENERALLY the contract step for M.S. comes with the degree (diploma). You could look at contracts for the district you are applying to and see if you would qualify for B.S/A. +24 (or XX) and accept that step. AFAIK you have SEVEN YEARS FROM START date to complete an M.S. don't let that clock run out!

Some districts will only be looking at $ (the less affluent ones) & if you need to teach in a less affluent district to get NDL credits an M.S. might be a problem. Other districts want more certifications and more highly qualified teachers.

Generally the best thing a new teacher can do is to enter the land of milk and money (the top of the pay scale) ASAP. Generally that land is gated with an M.S.

Good Luck,

N.

On 4/03/11, Emma wrote: > Hi, I was just wondering if I could get some of the "expert > opinions" from people who are on this discussion page. I > have been laid off from my Title 1 teaching job (no > specific reason other then "not a good fit") which is > really weird because I got all "2"s on my evaluations (best > possible) last year. Anyhow, next year I would be off > probation and part of the "union", but this year I pretty > much didn't have a say. I am so afraid of what is going to > happen in the job market now with all the budget cuts. I > will be graduating in 2 months with my MS in Reading > education (plus the 17 license to add to my 316) and I am > almost thinking I should stop taking my class and not > graduate because the extra degree may make me "more > expensive" and less hireable. I am so scared that I will > have to sell my home, my horses, and do not have kids but > my husband cannot afford to pay mortgage on own. Do you > think there will be any hope for a Reading teacher k-12 > certified with a MS as far as jobs are concerned? I know > this is a very difficult question to speculate, but any > insight you could provide I would appreciate! Thanks!

Apr 4, 2011

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Neal can decide how to use it based on the Title 1 rules and regulations. It most certainly pays for Title 1 employee salaries first.

When that money goes away they are SUPPOSED TO PICK UP THE SLACK but many districts don't.

With the cuts in Federal spending, and since you were a probationary teacher, they let you go with a 'sort of'...See More

Apr 4, 2011

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