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When I began in 1982, teachers were respected and had a positive influence on the student population ... even the "troubled" students. In 2013 when I retired, student-teacher-parent-administrative relationships had deteriorated into an every-man-for-himself culture of mistrust and a constant grasping at straws in order to find the panacea that would solve all ills in one fell swoop. Teachers are constantly bombarded with the newest "thing" in education while the last great idea had not been given a chance to work. If it takes 12+ years to prepare a student for the 'real world', then it should not surprise anyone that it will take longer than an hour-long professional development to ready any comparable student. Parents are either afraid of their child or deliberately unwise when dealing with them. If, on average, a parent spends less than an hour per day interacting with their child, that parent cannot know what their child is enduring/causing under the culture of the school. They have to rely on student perception which is often lopsided. And if one's parent is between 13 and 16 years older than oneself, the perception of that parent will be peer or older sibling, or God forbid, best friend.
If we were allowed to go back to teaching instead of preparing for "the Test", if teachers were being prepared properly for the classroom and all that really entails, if children came with an instruction manual that the parent would actually read, then perhaps schools might stand a chance.

. Being an employer at Aldis would be very awesome. My day would always start with a positive attitude.  When customers/clients come to visit a grocery store, they are looking for specifics, friendly and positive sales representatives that will provide quality services.  I will assist management by following rule regulations and providing safety protocols. The store should have a clean, organized, and attractive appearance that would motivate costumers return. I always  enjoy talking to people because I know  customer service is number one.   There should not be a hardest part of the job due to knowing your job descriptions and ready to comply with the 
demands of the day.The most enjoyable part of the job is knowing
 your day ended by being successful with customer quality care/services and management is satisfied in your job performances.

As a former “Teacher of the Year” in a different district I can tell you working for BCS has sucked the love of teaching out of my body through my eyeballs and made me want to burn down the entire institution of teaching. Horribly managed. Too many “supervisors” with nothing to do. Too many people telling you one thing while someone comes in and tells you the opposite. BCS needs to be gutted and restarted. Horrible, horrible, horrible. The children of BSC deserve so much better. Teachers’ hands are tied and we aren’t allowed to do what’s best for our students. I became physically ill thinking about the disservices I was forced to provide to my students while my “supervisors” just kept handing me forms, checklists, copies, etc. to make sure I was being held accountable. Terrible.

A typical day is demanding.  The students are resistant to having a substitute in the classroom.  The majority of the students refuse to behaved as students should for a substitute teacher.  The classrooms are manageable with consistency. The co-workers are available and eager to assist in any way they can.  The hardest part is the attitude and behavior of the students.  The most enjoyable part is attempting to guide the behavior of students and have some actually realize the teachers and substitute teachers care about them.

A school teacher's day is part of the circle it has no end.  Preparation is the key, finding ways to keep the children interested, occupied and learning,  Each child is different so there is no one plan in teaching.  There are people who work only for monetary gains and others who need money but have an agenda other than money.  Most people did not see children as a part of the future, who deserved the best education possible (management and teachers) but as ends to their means.  The hardest part of the job was doing my job,because according to management  one way worked for all.  
I loved teaching because of the children, blank pages but at the end of the day had a story to tell.

Gained understanding of how to incorporate technology into instructional practices.  Worked in a fast paced self-contained setting for students with various physical, intellectual and emotional disabilities.  Workplace culture was conducive to student and faculty success.  Administrative staff was supportive.  The hardest part of the job was lack of time to adequately prepare for weekly lessons and the lack of instructional materials appropriate for all students.  The most enjoyable part of the job was witnessing the joy that parents and students experienced as a result of student achievement.

Birmingham City Schools is a quality school system with student achievement as a top priority.  Professional teachers abound within the system who have their student's best interests at heart. The hardest part of the job is the energy that you put into it when the results are not always what you think they should be and trying to find a way to change those results.  The most enjoyable part of the job is the excitement you see when someone learns something new. One thing I learned during my tenure in this position is to never give up when trying to achieve a result and to always think outside the box.

I had high hopes starting my education journey with BCS  —but they were quickly dashed by the lack of support, chaotic + unorganized schedule and school culture along with the interesting nature of this district as a whole. I did not have the best experience with my principal, admin or fellow coworkers. Frankly, professionalism and structure at this school was a farce. Got so tired of feeling gaslit all the time for trying to speak to that reality. I tried to hang on the entire school year but I began to develop health issues that I’m still working through since leaving.  Nonetheless, I miss my kids tremendously and think of them often. 

overall working for the board was very good. All expectations were meet if you had a problem .You got very good training. Got to go to meetings out of town that was paid for. We had Chefs come in during summer. Sometimes we just had to take time to make them feel good for themselves. I personally took my lunch time to be a help to the kids as they would tell anyone that I was their Mom, Grandma, Aunt or whom ever they wanted me to be because they were looking for someone to listen.That made me feel as if I was hrlping in any way that I could,

Teaching in this role was both rewarding and demanding. Working directly with students was the most fulfilling part of the job, especially seeing growth in academics and personal development. However, the position required managing large workloads, frequent changes in expectations, and limited resources. Administrative support and communication were inconsistent, which at times made it difficult to effectively plan and sustain long-term success. Overall, this role is best suited for educators who are adaptable, resilient, and passionate about making a difference despite systemic challenges.

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Elementary school teacher 111 salaries reported	$69,921 per year
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Mathematics teacher 37 salaries reported	$72,911 per year

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