teacher

elementary school teacher

substitute teacher

para educator

bus driver

Fayette County Public Schools

A typical day consists of lesson plans, and all the classroom paperwork plus extra work to keep the students busy and out of trouble. A non-typical day consists of no classroom work but a good team that steps in a supplies classroom work. A substitute teacher must be flexible it is not an easy job. Over the years I learned to ask which class I am teaching and supply my own work for the just in case. It is not always a smooth run when we are walking into these classrooms. 

Management ranges from the best to the worst as in all positions in all jobs. With the understanding that we are not only working with a diverse culture of adults as well as students a little understanding goes a long way.

The hardest part of being a sub is understanding you are not a part of the whole. Our job is to make sure when we get to our position that we do the best job possible for the student. We don't sign on to make friends or join groups but to follow instructions left for us and to carry out these instructions in a way the student understands. Yes, there will be days when there is nothing for us to work with but we still have to perform our duties. This is often in an unexpected position.

I have not only enjoyed but I love going to work and interacting with the students. I love letting them know how brilliant they are and what they can accomplish if they allow for me to help them. I love it when I say "I need your help. Raise your hand if you can help me help you. The response if phenomenal." Not only does it make my job easier but it makes them eager to learn. Of course I can go on and on but there has to be a stopping point and this is as good a place as any. 

Just remember it's all about the children.

Substituting is a very challenging atmosphere K-12 and Special ed everyday when you go into different schools having to get to know the students, the teacher's lesson plans, the layout of the school, your coworkers, staff and principals. I like being on some school's teacher's preferred list because you are called a lot to sub at that particular school and I know the school, students, teacher's, coworkers, janitor's, cafeteria workers, administrators and principals. I can go to work knowing that day will somewhat be very relaxed and fun, you're able to teach and the students are learning. I can push them to their academic potential at all levels and I love that they feel good about themselves and their achievements. I do love working with these students because one day they're going to be our future leaders of this world. I like knowing I'm giving back part of my time, self and maybe one day I will make a difference in one student's life and become a role model. On my job I must be professional, but strict at times, make my classroom fun and able to teach students other ways of learning!! I love getting positive feedback from students, coworkers and principals that they want me to come back. I know I've put in a productive day of work.

Fayette County schools used to be the premier school system in GA.  Those days have changed.  Working as a substitute teacher is demoralizing and degrading.  Lesson plans and rosters are sometimes provided by the absent teacher but not always.  Students can be wonderful on some days but most classes were unruly with minimal support from other teachers or the administrators.  There are times when I had to race around the school between classes just to find someone with a key to the restroom.   The central office staff over the substitute department do not communicate well or follow through with what they said they would do.  I have worked as a substitute in other school systems and I felt my services were needed and my strengths were noted and recognized.  A school secretary in Fayette County can decide they don't like you and ban you from subbing in a particular school.  So glad that I do not work for Fayette County now.. 

FCPS has over 7000 employees.  We are partners who are charged with ensuring students achieve at the highest level in order to compete in our global society.  I have learned that along with the daily challenges work can be fun and rewarding if you stay focused and remember your core purpose for doing what you do.  

My staff is phenomenal!  I am a firm believer that as a manager you hire people beyond their skillset but look for great attitudes and people who are willing to take risks.  My philosophy is try, fail quickly, and try again.

The hardest part of my job is the compliancy portion and getting others to understand why no at times have to mean no.  However, I also believe that a person's ability to deliver bad news respectfully and gracefully plays a huge role in how people receive it and respond to it.

The most enjoyable part of my job is that I get the opportunity to make a difference.  I may not be directly in the classroom with our scholars yet, the support I give to those who are directly impact their instruction to our students.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Unless you enjoy Drama, Politics,and constantly wondering when you'll lose your job... Stay Away from FCPS!
You are Not a Valuable Employee,Nor part of their "Family".
You are Only a Place Holder,until You No longer serve a purpose. Transportation use to be a good place to make a living. Currently, don't go in thinking it'll pay Your Mortgage and or Car payment,so why Not? Because,You can be Dismissed over circumstances beyond Your control. Whining parents,spoiled students,and Ungrateful Supervisors make it a perfect Recipe for Unemployment!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Parents, Students, ineffectual Management.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Drama,Stress,and Uncertainty. Never feel Irreplaceable...You Most Definitely ARE!!!


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stress,Drama, Aggravation. Not a Family Friendly place you'll be lead to believe it is.

As a substitute teacher, I got the privilege of going to different schools each week to work with a different class each day while their teacher was absent.  I found at each school that they really cared about the students and their education.  The other teachers and faculty were very professional and supportive to me as a substitute.  I was very impressed with the classrooms and the supportive cultures in the schools.  I have loved experiencing the school setting.  The most enjoyable part is getting to know the students and being a part of their education.  The hardest part of the job is teaching and leading the classroom without much knowledge of their normal routine and without being able to build relationship with the students.

Being an educator is an amazing contribution to the future success of our community, society, and nation.  Daily, I enjoy interacting with my students, learning about them, and helping them grow both academically as well as real-life. I take pride in getting to know every single one of my students' interests and hobbies so I can better relate to them when confusion arises.  On the flip side, however, the most difficult part of being a public educator is that your performance does not determine your pay.  Growing up being in athletics through college, every single thing I have done has been performance based.  From school to sports, I have been evaluated and rewarded based on my performance.  In education, this is sadly not the case.  I would like to pursue a career opportunity that value's my performance and ability to surpass expectations.

A typical day at work consists of answering emails and phone calls regarding assessment or data from schools, parents and colleagues.  I maintain the budget for our entire department and also enter purchase orders into our accounting system, MUNIS.  I send faxes, make copies and order supplies like any other office setting.  I plan events for up to 300 people which includes ordering food and creating training materials for the attendees.  I have learned so much with this job.  I have learned how to really be a part of a team and I have learned to find a voice.  My boss is the best one there is and she is very willing to listen and help with anything that I may need.  My co-workers are family after doing this for so long.  We all are involved in each other's lives and each day seems more like a family business than just another department.

At Lafayette High School I was a Para-Educator specializing in Learning Behavioral Disabilities  On a typical day I worked with students in the classroom and was called to intercede in escalated situations regarding student negative behavior.  De-escalation and Safe Crisis Management were primary job duties. The co-workers at Lafayette worked as a team documenting long-term treatment of students.  As a team it was a positive working environment with student academic success as the focus.  The most challenging aspect in this position was watching certain students with excellent potential make negative choices.  The most enjoyable part of the job was giving back to the community earning profit and developing friendships with co-workers.

Unfortunately, upper management is stuck in 1950 and the culture is very much ‘what I say goes.’ The board of ed is not progressive, either, leaving a very ineffective, behind the times, lopsided southern bent to everything they do. Women are not treated equally, integrity is lacking. I left after 17 years even though I loved my actual job and the people I served (I was in a support role), I couldn’t stand the management and finally left because of them. HR is also a problem… they preach one thing but practice exactly the opposite. It’s sad because the teachers, admin and staff are awesome, but the ivory tower leaves a lot to be desired. Many, many upper management people have left their jobs because of this.

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Para educator 3 salaries reported	$20.17 per hour
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