teacher

special education teacher

signaller

substitute teacher

paraprofessional

New Brunswick Public Schools

I would motivate a group of 15 students using Pathways curriculum activities before the official school day begins. Then My regular academic first period class arrives. They complete a Do now review activity or quiz. Then students copy the day objective from the board and the question(s) that will be answered at the end of the lesson. I begin deliverying my lesson frequently asking for student feedback. I provide student time for independent practice as I float around helping students in need. As a closure activity, the class discuss some student's work. Finally, I assign homework. After that class, I attend the Grade Level Teacher meeting or the Content Teacher Meeting. Then I have 40 minutes of material preparation. I have 40 minutes luch. After luch I teach two other classes.
I learned to interact with young people, co-workers, administration and parents.
I have managed three different grade levels, 6th, 7th and 8th students with three different English learning levels per grade, an average of 80 students per year.
There is great cooperation among teachers, services and administration.
The hardest part of the job was taking a lot of work home, teaching to the test and dealing with student discipline. The most enjoyable part of the job was to see students lean and grow.

My students are the reason I love teaching,  Transfer between 7 buildings in 11 years not once due to my request.  A professional community of colleagues embraced and encouraged my success, whether in committee membership or professional development (even lifeguard training). The environment is supposed to promote success in an English setting, this is unfortunately not a reality in the district. I understand conflicting views and the power of debate, however when the students are expected to be assessed in English it only makes sense to produce an English speaking environment. I have shared classrooms with six colleagues this year and multiplied by all colleagues combined over the past decade, without question the most enjoyable part of this job (outside of teaching).

While working with the New Brunswick Board of Education, I have observed that opportunities for full-time positions or contract renewals often seem tied to personal relationships, particularly with those in the central office. Despite consistently performing well in my role, l found that advancement or obtaining a permanent position appears to depend more on connections than merit.
This creates a work environment that can feel discouraging for those who are not connected to individuals in higher positions. I believe it's essential for the Board of Education to foster a more equitable and transparent hiring process, where merit and job performance are the primary criteria for decision-making.


The hardest part of the job was to be able to appropriately deliver lessons to students when there were so many other administrative duties. Also to have enough time to deliver a complete lesson to meet learning requirements. The most enjoyable part of my job was to see how much the kids were learning and their desire to learn and to participate in all classroom activities. There was a lot of animosity among workers due to the extra work imposed by administration. I learned that we must be totally and always aware of the emotional and educational needs of the children to facilitate their success in these areas.

I learned how to use augmentative communicative devices and related software and various computer programs and a lot of patience and how to have a sense of humor. Overall management needs improvement. Fair and caring workplace culture. The hardest part of the job at the Alternate High School was coming back in September to find several of my students incarcerated. If they had productive free summer programs, perhaps they wouldn't be in jail. The most enjoyable part was graduation day for them because they entered with baggage and left with luggage.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Assisting the staff & students in their efforts to help themselves. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is  far too much nepotism, too many novice in administration that overpay themselves, and blatant discriminatory practices allowed.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Extremely tense, hostile, and full of discrimination.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Extremely taxing & draining. The current administration is not from the area, but continues to bring in its inexperienced , egotistical friends who don’t know their jobs and they make work harder for others.

The district attempts to understand the underlining needs of the mix population that it serves. The work day is difficult due to the fact of class time scheduling and other problematic situations that surf during the school hours. They have to improve in the management being supportative towards its teachers and addressing their needs so that things can function more effective.
Co workers need to extend help to their co-workers. The most difficult thing about the job is maintaining ones patience  Knowing that one can go home at night.

Dealing with parents on the phone with address changes etc. Filing, making copies, greeting parents when they walk in, helping staff members, setting up transportation for students and helping students as well.  Great secretarial staff that I work with.  Great team work.  The hardest part of my job will be when I leave the secretaries and staff.  The most enjoyable part of my job is the way we all get along and if we are overwhelmed, someone is always there to help out.

Respecting diversity, treat others as you would like to be treated regardless of your position, title or orientation. Learn to be flexible and be open to receive help from others. The co-worker and students I support is what make drives me to work. Appreciate and treat the people with respect and dignity who work for you. Overall, I love coming in to work each day, because each day I experience new things to learn from by simply monitoring the students behavior.

The NBPS staff is very caring and definitly made working with them easier.  They were very supportive in my roles at both schools.  The students can be difficult at time, especially if you are new however if you can the respect from them they will never forget you..

I learned that I enjoy working with these young individuals, empowering them to suceed in life, surpassing comments from family, or community that can have a negative impact on these precious individuals.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Teacher 7 salaries reported	$48.43 per hour
Special education teacher 24 salaries reported	$80,760 per year
Signaller 18 salaries reported	$76,480 per year
Substitute teacher 2 salaries reported	$131 per day
Paraprofessional 7 salaries reported	$37,841 per year

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