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FLAGLER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

At first I thought the job would be great. However, the more I worked in the technology department, the more I realized how flawed and utterly poor managed the whole department is. 

The district level higher ups, simply don't care about the school tech employees and only care about results. The District Technology Coordinator, only cares about herself and the results from her subordinates (Unless you fraternize and bow down to her!). She is an absolute control freak and loves micro managing at any possible chance she can get. What's worse, she isn't suppose to be going around to different schools, managing and bossing people around. The Chief of Technology is the highest authority on the totem pole and needs to put a stop to it, but unfortunately he doesn't do anything. Instead, he talks more rather than doing actions. 

Further more, employees are encouraged by the District Technology Coordinator to snitch on each other, instead of solving an issue with each other. Have a minor issue or said something to someone that you didn't think was offensive? Just jump the chain and back stab them! 

Toppled with the terrible pay, ya no thanks! 

Seriously, don't work for the technology sector! Pay is bad, even with a degree. Work culture is toxic, mismanaged and District level higher ups don't care about subordinates. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Flexible schedule while subbing various grade levels, schools, and hours around life schedule.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The stressors are the unknown of student discipline or behaviors that one can be assigned to on one on one, on vacant assignments. School initiatives or policies that are not communicated with substitutes that are necessary for classroom management.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment depends on the school and Admin of that school. I feel welcomed in all but some schools are more inclusive of substitutes.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Morning check-in for accepted assignment most of the time. Some schools consistently change your assignment that morning which can throw off expectations. Follow assigned policy of  roll call/attendance for each class. Review&facilitate and teach class assignments, rules,safety, and expectations for an engaged class room to manage in the teachers absence.

I sub in the district currently so anytime there is a job available it comes through on an app on my phone and I can accept it if I have availability. Once I accept an assignment, I have to report ot the school at the time indicated on the assignment and teach the class for the day. Every classroom is different and I never know what I will be walking into. I have excellent classroom management skills and being a substitute you are expected to be able to teach anything at any moment with only minutes to prepare!

I love teaching and working with children and this job is very flexible. The hardest part of this job is having to teach a classroom full of students that you've never met and don't know you and to be able to deliver a lesson well so the students continue through their day learning seamlessly. 

Some of the challenged are that there aren't any benefits at all and the pay is not as good as it should be for a person that holds a Masters degree.

One employee sent me an all caps email; I was told that she had “personal issues.”
The administration buries everything and only cares about FTE money. 
Student and parents run the school with little regard for education. 
The principal of the year goes to the gym for the middle half of the day. 
The assistant principal spends more time with her children at the elementary school next door than at her own school. 
I was yelled at to “submit to new teaching strategies” in the middle of the hall. These “strategies” included posting my notes in poster form around the room so the students could “have a visual reminder” during tests and quizzes. 
The superintendent is up on charges for neglect. 
Nepotism and greed over take any care for the student’s education or future. 
It’s like the Stepford Wives took over education.

A lot of my subbing day (high school,  middle school) was a reflection of the classroom manager of the teacher I was covering. I have had a challenging days and completely"easy" days when the students did their work complied with redirection. Kids are kids.  Some of the challenging days could be frustrating especially without management support which has occurred. I would say almost always in the middle school level adjacent teachers were wonderful helpful. Would tell me to send them disruptive students. I took my subbing responsibilities seriously

What is the best part of working at the company?
Matanzas High School is my favorite place to work of the three schools I have served over the last 20 years. The administration and staff are friendly and positive and it makes coming to work easy. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Like any teaching position, student behaviors are the most challenging - especially managing cell phones in the classroom regardless of the state law. It's a big problem. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is positive and supportive in my experience.

Have worked for Flagler Cty for 20+ yrs.  The current administration seems to follow the "get the more expensive veterans out and all of their knowledge...get the cheaper non expensive younger teachers in" philosophy.  He is not one of us!!  RUN parents... it is no longer about your kids... it is about $$$ and #'s!!

They demoted/forced out  soo many of the veteran teachers in this category...20+/30+ yrs so Cty would NOT have to pay retirement/health benefits out.   So Wrong!

YOU check it out for your self!!!!!!!!!!!!

This organization is the model of top down organizations.  Administration does not communicate with anyone, gets irritated if you ask questions and will eventually make their lack of communication be your fault.  I have even been told that it was my job to make my supervisor communicate with me.  It wasn’t, therefore, her fault for providing poor supervision. If you are looking for accountability, this is not the place.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Horrible place to work. No communication and no respect to your job performance. Low salary.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Upper management . There is no communication.
I reported to work early every day. I did give a two week notice and after I left they stated my notice was too short And I would never be able for a rehire.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
My local area was good . I work in inventory.

Working for the FCSD was horrible under the  last superintendant!  Stressful, overworked, not supported.  I left after 20+ years.  I didn't get to just teach,  Too much paperwork, had to be a parent, psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, etc. Not what it used to be.

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