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You sign in, go to the assigned teacher's classroom, read the lesson plans, get things ready for the students, stand at the door and welcome them in the room. You then introduce yourself and begin explaining what they are doing that day and hand out what needs to be handed out or with younger students go with the routine for carpet learning and calendar time, and then you move on with the plans. I learned that the younger kids have the routine down for the most part, which makes your day easier. You have to have classroom management and many times the teacher will tell you what she uses to get the class quiet, or there is a student that will tell you or demonstrate what to do. Many of the teachers will meet you in the hallway or at the lounge and let you know they are there for you if you have any questions and they are glad you are here and hope your having a good day. The hardest part of the job is not going to the same school every day, going around to the different schools makes it hard for you to actually meet the staff and for you to have opportunities to teach when there is a position open. The most enjoyable part of the job is getting to help out the students and have them come up and tell you that they like having you as their sub and would you come back again, or they wish you were their teacher. I tell the students that I am there to help their teacher out because she couldn't be there and everything that we are doing are lesson plans that she wanted them to do and learn.

I typically interact with students on an almost daily basis.  The students range in age from Kindergarten to High School and include special education classrooms.  I also have the opportunity to continue using my clerical skills.  At times my assignment is changed after I arrive at a school (i.e., instead of a clerical position I may be assigned to a classroom) so I must remain flexible and adaptable.  The hardest part of the job is working with different students many of whom I do not know and have never met before and they do not know me. I always try to interact with those students (and all students) in a positive manner.  The easiest part is there is a great variety of subject matter of the jobs and I enjoy learning more on a personal level in each classroom I am assigned to.  I am pleased to be able to manage my workdays and personal schedule on a daily basis.  The school managers are the principals, vice principals, teachers, and all administrative personnel that I come into contact with at each school.  They are always professional and very welcoming to me as a substitute.

I enjoyed teaching for Birdville Independent School District. We were a very close knit family and always helped each other no matter what department we were always there for each other.

A typical day could start  normally with warm-ups and teaching a regular lesson. During any time of the day, we could have an unscheduled fire drill which would throw lesson off, but for the safety of the students, we had to comply and practice drills.

There were spirit days in which teachers turned into nerds by dressing up according to the theme. 

Teaching and getting our students prepared for the future was our goal, but in between there were days that were fun.

As a BISD Volunteer I learned that it takes much commitment from the teachers, staff, and volunteers to stimulate these children to grow as beautiful individuals.
There are no typical days. Each day is different in that you will be around different kids and in changing situations.
The hardest part of being a volunteer is that you have to get the children to respect you but at the same time see you as a fun person that they can talk to about anything.
The most enjoyable part of being a voluteer is the satisfaction you get from helping the students and teacher and the pride you feel afterwards. Although it does not take much of our time as adults, it has a lasting impression on the children. They know that because of us they are able to go on fun field trips and participate in fun activities on campus.

I enjoy coming to school to teach the kids. They have a very giving spirit about them and even if they say they don't want to, the are like sponges gathering information. Management is willing to help and do what they can to make school successful for the student. The vast majority of the teachers I work with are caring and work hard for their pupils. There is a strong support system amongst the staff. The hardest part of the job is when I have a direct supervisor who is not a good leader. The direction received is usually incomplete and confusing to understand. Overall I love working for Birdville ISD. The staff and students make it fell like a family, working together, for a common goal - the best education for our children.

As an Educational Assistant, I learned several character traits of children with special needs. Workplace culture is very professional and diverse. Management supportive. Hardest part of my job as a Educational Assistant was not knowing if your position will be open for the new school year. School districts change school zonings and your job depends on the number of students at each school per year. Not just for E/A's but Certified Teachers as well. What I loved most about my job was working with primary age students.

I was at first proud to be a part of something bigger in my eyes and to be swinging the community and working for the state of Texas. However during my time here I quickly became aware of the true nature and culture of this place. You are truly just a number, not to mention there is absolutely zero room for advancement unless you know somebody who’s somebody. Most of the time its friends Hiring friends. And the corrupt ways of doing business for them truly has no bounds. There are drugs being done and sold by employees all over the place. On top of all of that, the pay couldn’t possibly be worth half of the headaches this place causes.

Low pay, emotionally rewarding, nights and weekends off, great vacations, 10 personal/sick days per year, have to work well on a team, cannot be a controlling/ power hungry person, has to be professional and on time, YOU ARE AN ASSISTANT KNOW YOUR ROLE, Principals and Administrators mostly care about you but what they care about most is you doing your job and not asking questions

The district doesn't recognize good worker as monitor! I missed no days my first year didn't get any reconciliation at ALL  THE SUPERVISOR IN TRANSPORTATION HAS FAVORITE EMPLOYEE THAT GETS AT LEAST 10 HOURS A DAY THE EMPLOYEE THAT SHE DOESN'T LIKE GET MOVED OFF A BUS THAT HAVE BEEN ON FOREVER! Or put on a crazy route!

When I worked in BISD, 23 years ago, the  Education world was much different then it is today.The devotion to my students and their education has not changed. Keeping students engaged in their work ,
finding ways of reaching students who are not mastering concepts, and keeping parents updated on child's progress has not changed.
The Education world gets better each year with its proven research to benefit students.

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