teacher

substitute teacher

payroll specialist

paraprofessional

school teacher

Appoquinimink School District

My day is usually busy based on students various issues that may have began before he or she came to school but it is a learning process of getting to know what bothers most students. In order to get feedback in most cases if I detect not a good morning for a student for example, I may ask to speak with him or her with another adult present, and to get the school day started off more positive. I have learned that students have problems as well as adults and not on same level but need to be acknowledged and encouraged that things will be better if there is a problem. I work with a great team consisting of the principal/assistant principal, school counselor, office staff who are constantly collaborating about the needs of students and what needs to be addressed(academic, behavioral, social) to name a few. I also work with a great group of teachers who appreciate my input in addressing classroom behavioral issues that is beyond managing with other students being disrupted during lessons. The hardest part of the job is not getting through to students who are repeat offenders and even when I have had one on one discussions as to making better choices and I see him or her being disciplined within a week or even a day or so by one of the administrators or counselor. At this point I feel that I was not effective as to my expectations and positive discussion. One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is after unfortunately a student has served a detention or some type of suspension that after seeing he or she sees me afterwards and reminds me about our discussion and that they will not get into trouble again. Also the other part is seeing students respect each other and staff as well as enjoying school and continuing to build a relationship as a family which I believe we have built within my going on 5 years since the school opened.

I was hired in 2012 i worked at APPO High School it was a great place to work we had a great boss and two good crews of workers we all got along for the most part Times started changing District was hiring Supervisor who had zero training, Most of their Supervisors Night & Day didn't work  So the work load ended up on the custodial staff.
Im not putting this District down its a great District but i think they should keep track of their supervisors like the do their workers. I liked the job at times it got hard but we did we got the work done I learned alot from other workers because the District didn't give me any training I show up at work early everyday I do my job & go home All employees i have worked with were awesome its like any job you have some issues The upper management backed the Supervisors we had very little say. I enjoyed working there the most when i worked with others who worked as hard as me. The hardest part of the job was not having the equipment ready for summer clean or be ready for the snow the workers should be able to get tools and equipment that they need and tools they can lift like lighter shovels more snow blowers a good medium size tractor to move the snow off of the sidewalks and roadways workers should only have to manually shovel steps and entrance ways I guess what I am saying is better equipment

  SP-ED students are integrated into classrooms with typically performing students.  These atypically developing students are forced to conform to the same expectations as their counterparts despite the unreasonable demands. 

Admin. and teaching staff ignore the blatant disruptive nature of this set-up, dismissing the maladaptive behaviors of these students and the adverse effects of the majority of the class. Children are neglected emotionally, educationally, socially and physically because the resources and attention are oftentimes concentrated on the few SP-ED students.

The teachers find more joy in gossiping, shopping online, browsing their phones or exploiting the children to create social media content. There are far too many egoes and a lack of diversity that begs for a professional cleansing. 

Of course the children are the most enjoyable aspect of working, and I feel badly that some are ignored.
 

The School District where I was employed for the past six years was a very rewarding place to work. The staff, administrators, students, and community all contributed in some way to my successful career within the district. My days were quite routine as I followed the student schedule. I provided academic, emotional, and social support to my student as well as any others in the classroom. I also was able to provide a lot of support to the teachers as well in whatever capacity I was needed. Administrators were supportive with all of our end goals focusing on student success. It was truly a team environment. The paraprofessionals and teachers worked closely together. It was an engaging, safe, learning environment for all. The hardest part about my job was leaving the district. This was due to a job relocation for my husband. All of my experiences within the district have helped me grow and I truly loved making a difference to the students over the years.

In short, the support you get as a sub or long-term sub depends on the administration and faculty at the building. Some buildings are like a well-oiled machine, where subs get the direction and support they need to serve the building. Other schools provide little direction, leaving many subs to fend for themselves.

The district, as a whole, does well to equip and train their "guest teachers" and prepare them for a short-term stay in a classroom. That being said, the pay you earn as a long-term sub for doing nearly the same work as a full-time educator is less than a paraprofessional would make, and almost half as much as a full-time teacher. You have to truly love the work you are doing to stay with it.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great people to work with Decent pay Good Benefits 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Getting your work schedule changed on short notice

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?

If your a custodian Advancement is very low if your a Custodian

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy  You have rooms to clean Trash to take out batrooms to clean you may have to cut grass in the winter you have to shovel snow using a heavy shovel

My typical day working in Appoquinimink School District was working within small groups, pull out situations and implementing lesson plans that have been created by me. Students that I had the pleasure to work with are at risk students and need additional support. The most enjoyable part of my job was that I traveled from room to room to provide support to students. The hardest part of my position was it was very quiet through the day.

What is the best part of working at the company?
KNOWING THAT i MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE STUDENTS LIFE.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Seeing the positive change in the students academic and social and emotional  growth. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Like every job it has its ups and downs. This was a pleasant environment to be a part off.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy, but fun, exhausting but rewarding.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I love working with kids.Staff her has always been so supportive.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Honestly no stress. However I could use more income. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very family oriented, we are all here because we have a love for our students. . 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I feel I’m teaching my nieces and nephews. The students really a great group of kids.

But treat people as commodities. It’s the ‘good old boys network’ which means that if you’re not a part of it, you'll never progress. Many over qualified employees of color have had to leave the district to get deserved promotions to administrative positions. Individuals with little to no experience have been placed in leadership positions. Good teachers are leaving in droves. It’s a systemic issue that points to the top.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Teacher 2 salaries reported	$45.50 per hour
Substitute teacher 4 salaries reported	$17.26 per hour
Payroll specialist 1 salary reported	$64,500 per year
Paraprofessional 1 salary reported	$3,600 per week
School teacher 6 salaries reported	$28.67 per hour

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