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When will this be released?

Hi everyone, just checking in on hiring. I just moved to Elmhurst last week, and I’ve been applying to jobs in Queens since April. I’ve only gotten three online interviews since then and no follow ups otherwise. Is that normal for a teacher who’s new to the district? I’ve got five years experience in Buffalo, a strong portfolio, good references, and a (I think) solid New Teacher Finder profile. Based on the info does it sound like something is wrong with my applications, or should I just keep waiting?

EDIT: certified in ELA 7-12, but only applying to high schools so far because that’s where my experience lies.

Been a social studies teacher for 10 years. I have been thinking about this move away from regents and to be frank…I worry about it.

Reading the newsletter about the move and I simply can’t see how Portrait of a Graduate is anything but a lowering of expectations and standards. I’m not saying testing is the only way but I do feel that testing is a real measure of knowledge for the most part. I fear this will lead to devaluing academics.

Are my fears unfounded? Am I an asshole for not really believing in this new pathway?

I currently work as a preschool teacher in the Bronx and now I’ve been applying to elementary school positions for the DOE. I’d like to work in K, 1, or 2.

The one thing I’m nervous about is being more stern with the students. How can I be a stern teacher without “yelling” at them as yelling has no effectiveness. I am pretty soft spoken, and I find that it’s physically hard to raise my voice. And when I think I am being stern, it’s not entirely effective.

My school needs an ELA teacher for Summer School (HS) the position has not been filled. I applied in April as soon as it went up. Apparently because I've never done summer school I'm low on the list and have to wait. School starts tomorrow... what the heck should I expect at this point? They'll be starting with no ELA teacher.

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)

But I can't start until I pass the PETS background investigation that I submitted on June 26th. I'm trying to work so I can buy an engagement ring for my GF. I'm losing money day by day I've been a teacher in the DOE for the last 5 years. I don't understand why it's taking so damn long. Like it doesn't make sense. If there were any issues the DOE would have known about it by now. Does it usually take this long especially when you already work in the DOE?! I don't remember how long it took when I first got hired that's why I'm asking

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!

I currently work in sales but was looking to transition into teaching with an end goal of doing international teaching. I have my bachelors in biology and would like to become a biology teacher. How long would this process take and could I keep my sales job while completing the teaching certification or what are my best options? I want to try to get into an international teaching role as quickly as possible

How hard is it to get a job as a special education teacher? I am open to working in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and The Bronx. Pretty much any borough but Staten Island. I am only certified in sped and do not have an additional content area certification. I am open to working in an elementary or middle school. I know sped teachers are in demand, but I only have the sped certification and not any content area certification which I know would make you more marketable. Any suggestions would help. Thanks!

1. any tips cold emailing principals?

2. should i include a cover letter in a cold email or just my resume?

Just needed some clarification on this certificate. We only apply for it after summer training and after passing all the required exams?

I currently work at a private school in the Bronx as a teacher making $65,000 (with a masters degree). I’m hoping to get out of the school I am now as I have been actively applying/interviewing for DOE jobs. It’s hard paying for rent up in Westchester monthly while also spending 40+ on gas along with other expenses. It feels as though I get paid and have nothing left.

How much do you make as a DOE teacher? What are benefits like?

I think I’m… finally coming to the resolution that I’m never going to get a permanent school. Why would a school hire a teacher so high up on the salary scale when a principal could easily hire 2 fresh teachers for the same price…even saving some money in the process. If I was running a business I wouldn’t do it either.

Hey ya'll im one of the current fellows. I have recently undergone a life threatening medical emergency, and am not in the clear yet. Theres a high risk of re-infection and sepsis, but our teaching academies start next week.

I am so afraid that if I somehow get sick again, I'll need to be hospitalized and miss too much work and be kicked out of the program. I've been working SO hard to get to this point, I was subbing all year its a job that I love, I just passed all my exams, I have no insurance right now. I have no idea what to do. Has any previous fellows experienced something similar when having a medical emergency during the summer and do you have any advice?

I am posting for a friend who does not have Reddit and had a question about becoming a guidance counselor in the DOE. Would it be hard to find a guidance counselor position if she was willing to work anywhere? I know how competitive these positions can be, but she would work anywhere.