administrative secretary

signaller

social worker

high school teacher

teacher

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A typical work week would begin on Sunday day, which is when I usually write all my lesson plans, create my worksheets/guided notes, PowerPoint presentations, and other aspects of a lesson for the week. If there was time after, I would finish grading any assignments that were not graded during the week. Each day would begin around 8:45am. I would teach classes for about 3.5 hours straight, have lunch with students in the cafeteria, and then teach for another 47 minutes right after. Oftentimes I was required to substitute for classes for another 1.5 hours. When necessary, I stayed after school to tutor students or prepare for a lab activity the following day. Being a teacher has taught me how to manage multiple tasks, effectively communicate with varying audiences, rapidly adapt to changing environments, and resolve conflict between individuals. My co-workers were an excellent source of advice as I learned various classroom and instructional techniques.Visiting their classrooms provided me with new ideas to implement in my own classroom. The hardest part of the job was to find different methods in presenting material to learners who are at different levels. The most enjoyable part of the job was the engaging conversations I had with my students about science, school life, and their personal lives. It was especially rewarding to have the ability to provide students with helpful advice or teach them a concept with clarity and ease. 

My day is spent seeing small groups of K-2nd grade students.The students are grouped according to a variety of test scores. I've learned that certain students learn best with one on one and small group instruction. Our division was well managed. We were required to progress monitor each students' skill, comprehension and fluency growth. I have worked in a successful and collaborative environment with co-workers. Each group instructed required materials geared to their needs. The challenge of preparedness for students every 40 minutes was demanding, yet witnessing student growth from non reader to reader with understanding and confidence gave me the most pleasure and satisfaction.

The first step is to cheer and don't forget to smile through going into my classroom and seeing all my adorable students and coworkers, putting the students in line, taking care of them to wash their hands, backpacks in a cubby, cleaning the tables, breakfast, beginning to learn with my sweet student that the life is full of miracle, with just be every day to teaching pedagogy for their live, social skills, motor skills, manage the situation in the classroom, but feeling painful when so of my students or staff are having hart time, the most enjoyable is seeing their smile.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Fellow Employees, Competitive salary.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Large student and employee population.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Mixed cultures. We all try to work together in order for the students to achieve.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Arrival, Park, not easy sometimes, Clock in, Paperwork, Computer work, 
Student, Staff and Parent visits, patient care, phone calls and what that entails, while doing paperwork and computer work, documentation, filing, monthly report, possible incident report and much more..

The community itself is diverse and families are appreciative and supportive. The pay is more then you will find almost anywhere else. The board of ed cares more about themselves than the children. Their picture is first thing you see in any district building, not the students. The superintendent has no idea what she’s doing and “leads” in a despotic fashion. Don’t expect to ever get a response from supervisors / board of ed / superintendent no matter what you reach out for. Expect to be watching your co-workers’ class in addition to your own because we don’t have subs. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The staff and the children.  The working atmosphere is so positive.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When you get a difficult student or class.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very helpful and positive.  It can be difficult sometimes because of the language barrier.  So many students do not speak English so communication is sometimes difficult to deal with.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I enjoyed working with the staff and students.  The day can be smooth and the children are cooperative.

A typical day at work would be to greet the class, help them get settled for the day. I would make sure students have what they need such as pencils, pens, papers, books, and laptops for the day. I would help the students with their work if they are having a hard time. I would make sure to solve any conflict that is going on in the classroom (fighting, disagreements, etc). I would communicate with the children on a everyday basis. I also go outside with them for lunch and play games with them during their free time. The most enjoyable part of the job is being able to help those who are in need. I love help others.

I taught classes but everyday was a bit different with unexpected things that would have to be adjusted to. Management sometimes made less than perfect decisions but they were not micromanagers. They were wise enough to recognize when they hired competent people they only needed to provide occasional guidance or training on new elements being introduced. I loved the interaction with colleagues and students.

Typically you walk in greet the office staff, clock in and get your assignment. The secretaries were usually friendly, however sometimes it was visible that they were overworked and had to rush at their own jobs. I was fortunate to be recommended for a long term position where I worked with the same people every day. This was the best experience, I was able to develop great relationships with them and was able to work more effectively with their support.

Some very good things happening in the district but there is or was at the time a climate of instability as far as positions within in the district.  I and many of my former colleagues were moved from school to school with little notice or time to prepare.  This happened to me my 3rd year and with the addition of personal struggles and health issues, I struggled and as a result, lost my job rather unfairly.  While there was much evidence to prove reasons to be rehired, I was not rehired.

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High school teacher 3 salaries reported	$57,500 per year
Teacher 1 salary reported	$89,404 per year

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