Hello everyone.

I am currently a DOE teacher. I recently got remarried and we are in a process of moving to a different neighborhood so I need to switch schools for the upcoming year to have a somewhat manageable commute. I am certified in Gen Ed and Sped and also speak Spanish but don’t have the bilingual cert yet.

I started applying on OM today and the pickings are kinda slim under both of my certifications. I remember seeing a lot more vacancies back in June. Unfortunately I didn’t apply in June due to my wedding and commitments at the current school. I was also under the impression that budgets would be released in the beginning of July, and principals would know exactly who they need to hire.

I am wondering if I missed the boat given that we only have a month left to transfer on OM? Last year I was hired first week of July and had hiring ppl reaching out to me all through the summer. Was the market more favorable because of the reduced class size last year?

Can someone please shed some light on the current market situation?

I am fortunate that I have a job but was hoping to transfer closer to my new home.

All I can say is wow. I got lucky last year and my first ESY experience was a 6th grade self-contained class and we didn't get many kids so we joined in with the 7th and 8th. The kids were low, but higher functioning. This year I have 1st grade. These are 6:1:1 kids.... 11 of them... in one class. With one para that has to stand by the door for elopers, a toileting para who has to be in and out of the room for other kids too, one 1:1, and a floater. This is my first time leading a self contained class like this and I want to cry. Actually, I have already cried... like today when I got my glasses slapped off my face lol. I truly see the "blood money" reference now. I am wishing my summer away. Anyone else have this experience? I've made morning meetings slides to repeat every single day. I think this will help

Hey! I applied for a salary differential on 3/31 and it got approved/went through. Is there backpay for that differential, or just moving forward my pay check will reflect that

Is the Withdrawal of Resignation intended solely to preserve tenure status? I was untenured when I left service less than 5 years ago. Should I withdraw my resignation or move forward as a new hire?

I've called the UFT and was told they couldn't help me because I'm not an active member. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

Submitted my +30 application back in early April. Still says “in process.” Any intel on how long it can/should take? Anyone else in this boat?

I've posted on here and quite frankly I'm sick of hearing it myself. I don't know what else to do though. I'm consumed by the thoughts about her day and night. It's been 18 months since we broke up. I mean come on. Get over it man.

But I can't. I think about the past we had (28 years) and the future we won't have. I go crazy when I think about her with another man.

She told me she wasn't attracted to me anymore. I guess I was good looking when I was younger based on others reaction to me and the female attention I'd get. Ive always thought of myself as unattractive, even ugly. My ex wife's words confirmed it. Even though I miss her, I've been on the dating apps and I do not get responses from the good looking women, only ones that are unattractive or grossly overweight. I must be too ugly to attract the attractive ones. I've been texting with a pretty lady (based on her pics) but I'm afraid to meet in person because she won't be attracted by my ugly ass. The pics I had up there were a year old and I've gained about 20 lbs. since.

My ex wife still consumes me though. I miss her being there. I miss having sex with her even though we hadn't had sex in a year besides doing it twice a month before she left. I was unable to "get her there", which made me feel even more inadequate. God damn I miss her and regret all the mistakes I made . I just wish I would die. Then all of this pain, loneliness, rejection, and inadequacy would come to an end.
Oh yeah, I'm a shitty teacher too who has been doing it for 24 years and has lost all passion for it. I've lost half my pension as well so I'll never be able to retire.

Hello everyone.

I am a teacher in the DOE, and saw a job posted on Open Market in a school I was interested in. The job was posted on 07/02 and it’s not there anymore. Just curious as to how was a position filled over the holiday weekend with the demo and all? Or was it just posted so that someone specific can apply?

Thanks!

Hi all! If a school received the same amount of small class size funds this year as last year, do those funds only sustain the teachers hired last year, or would that mean the school can hire the same number of teachers this year as last year? Couldn't find an answer to this.

For reference, the school I'm wondering about received the same amount in C4E class size reduction funds but got an increase in class size reduction planning funds (in the upcoming year's galaxy allocations)

Did any substitute teachers get an assignment for the summer? I looked on subcentral and don’t see anything on my end

Hiring Opportunities NYC DOE

Hi! I recently passed all my certification exams, and ive been emailing principals for hiring opportunities.

Are there any elementary schools you know that are hiring grades 1-5, gen ed classroom teachers? my preference is Manhattan and Queens, but im open to any borough!

Hi everyone! This post is just to spread a little sunshine in hopes that each and every one of you will get the school you’re deserving of. Sometimes Reddit can be a place to vent, but I’m praying that God will smile on yall. Here’s to a great year and efficient admins 😂 I hope the schools you’re looking forward to contacts you all speedily. May we all find footing this year in great schools.

I'm an NYC DOE high school teacher in Bronx with more than a decade at the same school This year has been one of the most difficult of my career, and I'm trying to understand whether others have experienced something similar.

Over the course of the school year, I received formal observations that, in my opinion, contained statements that did not accurately reflect what happened in my classroom. I documented my concerns, filed written objections, and ultimately challenged parts of the evaluation through the UFT - APPR process. Some of my objections were upheld.

After that, my relationship with administration changed and communication became more strained, and I felt that my professionalism and years of work were no longer being recognized.

At the end of the year I was excessed from my position. While I understand that excessing can happen for legitimate staffing reasons, the timing has left me questioning whether speaking up played a role.

There were also broader issues at the school that concerned me, including administrative practices and leadership decisions. I've documented what I personally observed and have been considering the appropriate channels for raising those concerns, but I want to be careful to distinguish between documented facts, personal observations, and questions that remain unanswered.

• Have you successfully challenged observation reports?
• Did your relationship with administration change afterward?
• Have you been excessed after filing complaints or grievances?
• What protections actually exist for teachers who contest evaluations?

What to expect as a PE sub?

Hi everyone! I recently graduated with my masters and landed a middle school ELA position. I did the interview, demo, meet with the principal & team, yada, yada—Everything flowed and I truly think it’s a right fit. Three weeks ago I received a congratulatory welcome email from the principal with the generic lines and offer. I emailed the principal back accepting it and asked if anything is needed on my behalf. With a quick response, I was told nothing is needed from me and that she would be in touch regarding the next steps in the onboarding process.

As stated, it has been three weeks and I have yet to officially receive and accept the job offer on the NTF. When exactly are those sent out? Is it July, middle of July, August? Some advice on this matter would be great from those who have experienced this or are on a similar boat. Especially since I’m new to the whole doe thing and how it operates. Thank you.

I applied to a school that is very ideal for me, I live fairly close to it and I really want to secure this school as I feel like it’s such a great fit for me.

I applied for this school on open market, then emailed the principal immediately after, I introduced myself attached my resume and cover letter. That was last week haven’t heard anything back. What now?

Hello! I did a demo lesson for one of my top-choice schools in June, which went well, and they told me to reach out in a couple of weeks when budgets were finalized. I reached out yesterday, and they got back to me the same day, saying that as of now, their positions haven't been funded and that they would get back to me once the budget office catches up with the funding.

I know that budgets were apparently finalized on 7/1, but is there any possibility that I might get this position, or does this mean the school didn't actually get their funding? Does anyone have experience with budgets being delayed?

Yes, I'm still reaching out to other schools.

Fairly new teacher here, was moved drastically from the babies to 2nd grade, what do i need to prepare myself? What’s the curriculum like? What should i buy for my classroom ahead of time? I’ve been trying to secure a different grade from other schools but no luck, my admin is horrible so i’m trying to prepare for the worst ahead of time.

I wanted to clarify my status. I did receive an offer email from HR today, but I haven’t signed anything yet. I’m still waiting to hear back from a couple of other schools that are top options for me. Could you guys tell me know if this offer is considered a firm commitment at this point, or do I still have some flexibility to decide? 

How many schools did you apply/interview/demo for before finding your school? And how many did you actually hear back from? I’m really worried about finding a job and I need to secure one by September for my Trans B program, but I don’t wanna end up taking the first job that’s offered to me out of desperation when I could get something better. Specially I want an elementary ENL position in Brooklyn or Manhattan that’s an hour (or hopefully less!) commute. But I’m applying (or at least showing interest on NTF so far) to every middle and high schools in the area and elementary schools up to 1.5 hours away. Ideally I’d like to only demo at a school I actually want to work at, but I feel like I have to give myself as much opportunity as possible so I should demo anywhere that asks. If you get offered a job, can you take some time to think about it while you wait for another offer, or do schools just offer to a bunch of people and it’s first come first serve?

Slight positivity post from someone working towards certification - I passed all my certification exams on the first try! I was shocked about the math cst as i’ve never been a good math student, but hopefully this makes someone feel a bit more confident!