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FLINT HILL SCHOOL

FHS seems to value younger, less experienced (cheaper), eager faculty who are yes-people.  Seniority and experience not valued or rewarded. Asking questions or disagreeing with administration (about anything) is a big no-no. Faculty have no voice - unless it is about new ways to create more work for yourself. Appearances are everything, words about work-life balance and appreciating faculty are empty and hollow. Sense of mistrust and fear between faculty and admin with administration playing favorites. Too much administration and totally top-down. 

Workload and expectations are very demanding here (more so than usual which is already high for teachers). Breaks are not breaks, “at work” work-hours are ridiculous, and way too many meetings. Parents can be very tough on new teachers. Change is a big and stressful thing here. Felt like change for change sake. The long, exhausting, marathon day of interviewing is indicative of what a typical work day is at FHS.

Every thing appears as it should and there are specialty offerings that cater to many student interests, but there was an undercurrent of meanness in interactions with individuals at every level
of leadership. Gossip was rife, and individals appointed to key support positions (college counseling, learning specialists) at times seemed unable to work in a professional and collaborative way with teachers. The school’s core values were not lived within the community in a meaningful way and there were students and teachers who found the environment unkind. The environment within my department was more forgiving, but there was a group of individuals really committed and passionate about teaching and then others  who seemed more invested in ‘climbing the ladder’ and pleasing leadership. The latter group tended to infest department interactions with the same toxic energy experienced with members of the leadership team.

I worked as a long-term Spanish substitute teacher here. This was my first job after graduating from college and my first paid work experience. While I made some mistakes in developing my teaching style and techniques, I always felt like everyone cared about my success. My supervisor was dedicated to helping teachers get the most out of their classrooms, and both he and my fellow teachers gave me opportunities to contribute at meetings and supervising activities. The one-hour classes were manageable in terms of rhythm and content, and the kids friendly and easy to work with for the most part. I also benefited immensely from the instructional coaching, where I had the opportunity to receive constructive feedback and continue to hone teaching skills during planning periods.

Teachers prepare for a rigorous workday every day. Lesson planning incorporating technology and interactive and progressive methodologies. I learn something every day as a teacher and from the students and their vast background knowledge. Teachers are required to manage the lessons, the students, their ever-changing schedules, and challenge them every day. My coworkers are very collaborative, which helps everyone. The most difficult part of job is time management. The most enjoyable part is the interaction with the students.

Coordinates all school events.Issues ID badges, office, room and desk keys, parking passes, and any other
additional position specific materials required.Manages the electronic security system to ensure that the timing
of locking and unlocking doors matches the needs of the school day and/or special events.In addition to event
managing, manages the processing and assignment of work orders and transportation requests submitted
through the school.

I never liked the Fairfax County area and the teaching assignment was five courses, four were Advanced Placement. There were huge divisons within the faculty which resulted in a third of the faculty leaving for other schools.

Enjoyed the freedom to set up and run a High School Library including collections and digital resources.

In the end, however, the administration decided to eliminate the position in favor of using the Library space for an emerging Robotics program.  I had to weed the collection, must to the dismay of the faculty.

Supervisors live in a shell of their own importance. Cross them and your toast. Very high turnover. And cost of living close by is extremely high. 
I was hired to do one job and when I got there they changed the job. The change was completely different from what I was promised. 

Flint Hill is a well-established and well-funded school.  They often move to support different student and community interest (students with diagnosed learning disabilities, more diverse students, athletics) and they don't ever land on one.  

Too much control by administration to enable teachers to do what they do best.  No loyalty, and the administrators do not treat people very well.  People with contrasting opinions are afraid to express them for fear of losing their jobs.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Teacher 4 salaries reported	$77,000 per year
School program staff 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
School counselor 2 salaries reported	$18.25 per hour
Groundskeeper 2 salaries reported	$19.44 per hour
Substitute teacher 1 salary reported	$25.00 per hour

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