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RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

My typical day at work requires extreme organization and a healthy balance for student evaluations, report writing and meetings.  I have been able to successfully manage these responsibilities all within expected time lines.  I am frequently engaged in team building strategies in order to construct appropriate IEP's for evaluated students.  The most enjoyable facet of my job is working with a diverse population of students including EBD, SLD, OHI, TBI and autistic individuals.  One of the most difficult aspects of my job is witnessing the sadness that some parents experience when first learning that their child has a disability.  For this reason, I feel that close communications with families is critical following an IEP so that they fully understand that meeting special education eligibility is more of a door opening than a door slamming shut.

RUSD is a great place to work and there are a number of benefits to being a teacher of any kind, especially the fulfillment of helping make a difference in the education of today's youth.Just like any teaching position, working here is demanding on your time and energy but this is counter balanced by the supportive staff, as well as by positive interactions with the students. The hardest part of this position was being prepared for anything, because you never know exactly what you are walking into in a classroom on a daily basis. This was my first year as a teacher of any kind and I learned more than I can put here, but the most important thing was probably that there is no limit to the importance of self care when working in a demanding environment.

School staff work at a very busy, structured pace.  I learned something new everyday, either from my students of the teacher I was assigned too.

Let me preface the following statement with, I would never want the responsibilities of a principal.  That being said, it was difficult to work when principals did not "back you up".  Children are not punished they are given consequences, and in my view, they get exactly what they want.  They act out and are punished/rewarded by not having to attend class and, instead helping the gym teacher with the kindergarten classes-some consequence for misbehavior.

It was the children who made the job enjoyable.

I left RUSD due to a lack of support for my Special Education students and consequently my General Education students, too.  I worked 50+ hours a week and never felt it was enough.  

The district constantly made big decisions without input from the ones in the classrooms.  They say it is, "Students first!" at RUSD, but it is obviously money first.  They are not willing to invest in assistants that are desperately needed.  Because of that, I am leaving the teaching profession 7 years before I planned.  I feel emotionally burned out.  I love kids...I am sad.  I hope the new superintendent will make a change and invest in people.

Management on the buildings and grounds side is better than it used to be. The pay is good for an unskilled labor job but the health benefits are just ok. Its a thankless job. Sometimes the staff are rude and talk down to and complain about, custodial and maintenance staff. Everyone otherwise is friendly. Good amount of vacation and sick time compared to other jobs. 

Upper management does not trust, work with, or listen to building service employees. Its a my way or the highway management style. If you speak up, complain, or refuse to do something that adds too much work or is inefficient you will be targeted for reprisal.

At Racine Unified I've learned a lot the past two years. I've learned so much about business administration and everything that goes on inside a school district. In my average day at work most of the time is spent handling teacher orders. The hardest part of my job is not knowing what the next day will bring, so it makes it hard to plan ahead. The most enjoyable part of my job is the fact that my job description is literally never ending, which means learning something new all the time.

I enjoy working with my current staff and Principles. I work with students that fail to follow the school rules and policies and assist the Principle in helping them to complete any needed work for class and to address behavior issues that had them removed from class. I also contact parents when needed to make them aware of any issue of concern which may effect their child's education and possible suspensions. I seek to be a Liaison for both staff and students.

A typical day would be to review and accept a job. Arrive early get familiar with other coworkers and find the substitute manual if one was available. I learned a lot of customers skills, computer skills, dealing with vary different personalities. It was a pleasant environment to learn and work in. The hardest part is not knowing where you were going to be from day to day. The most enjoyable part of the job was dealing with the children on a day to day basis.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The Staff, great people and pay.
Nice schools and great benefits.


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
For me none, just come in and do the job and be willing to adjust.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Safe and there is people who would help you at anytime.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Knowing what to do each day and how you left work and come back the next day and everything is just like you left it.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Seeing the students learn & grow throughout the year. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of communication between central office with the schools . 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very diverse. I love learning more about other cultures we have amongst our community.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Every day is different. Some days can be very chaotic than most but that’s at any career.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Teacher 7 salaries reported	$61,543 per year
Substitute teacher 2 salaries reported	$29.34 per hour
High school teacher 2 salaries reported	$35.54 per hour
Elementary school teacher 4 salaries reported	$54,591 per year
Special education teacher 5 salaries reported	$54,447 per year

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