teacher

elementary school teacher

english teacher

special education teacher

school counselor

Rutherford County Schools

I was hired in the middle of the school year. Admin promised support in learning the ropes. Once I started they forgot about me and basically threw me to the wolves. Everything I've leaned on this job I've had to figure out on my own by trial and error which means I'm told just about every day of something I'm doing wrong. Student behavior is horrendous and rather than supporting teachers with discipline issues we are told to figure it out on our own. I don't even bother sending mine to the office anymore because the only one that gets in trouble is me. 
Teachers must buy ALL their own supplies. Want to print out a worksheet for students?- buy your own printer. Want to make copies of that worksheet for students?- buy your own paper. 
We have to be in the building by 6:45 (earlier if we have duty) and we can't leave until after 3. Most days we don't get ANY breaks, not even lunch, without the kids. 
I started 2 months ago and I knew after only a month that I would not be going back next year. If it weren't for the emotional scaring I worry I could cause my classroom kids I would have already left. The environment is toxic and I would not recommend working here.

It use to be near impossible to get a job in the cafeteria. No one wanted to leave when the principals were in charge. They made you feel like part of a family. Once the school Nutrition dept took over and started making changes that's when things went downhill. They pick and choose would gets special treatment while others don't. If you don't agree with what they tell you you have a target on your back. They allow toxic managers to run off multiple workers leaving it up to who stays to pick up the slack. They drive away good people and it's become a revolving door and yet no one seems to think it's a problem. You can not rely on management or hr to take care of any problems you have. They dont listen nor do they care. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Consistent salary increases
Great communication from human resource department 
Room for growth
Teachers who care

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not enough support for behavior students
Not enough teacher support- requirements/ greatly exceed time limitations 
Great deal of turnover- little opportunity for students to make strong connections with teachers
Not enough focus on what matters to students AFTER graduation 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Without a whole lot of words, I will say that education, in general, is very political. Very few can be trusted.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Perform educational duties with few breaks. Because everyone is busy busy busy, time goes by very fast. It’s work.

There honestly isn't "a typical day at work" for a Substitute Teacher for several reasons:
You can sub for about 30+ different schools, grade levels amd subject matters. 
You know what school, grade, teacher and subject matters you'll be handling since you get to chooses.
The hardest part of the job = NOT ENOUGH PAY. BUT teachers deserve to make SOOOOO MUCH MORE THAN THEY DO! So, their pay needs to take priority over sub pay and needs to be heavily increased. 
Obviously, every class is unique.  Most elementary aged children lime to talk and help ya out loud with random classroom cleaning chores :)
Imo, the level of flexibility/freedom to choose when, where and for how long (some are whole and.some.are.half day shifts) ×
 PLUS getting to meet and work with kids makes this a great side hustle or extra part time job.

I am an easy going person and can get along with anybody.I have been teaching Special Education for twenty-eight years and I loved my job. I am retired from Rutherford County Schools. My days are always good because I bring God to work with me every day. My classroom is quite and students are busy getting their work done. My two EA's are helping students at all times or assisting me in work that I may need doing. The hardest part of the job is knowing that it takes so much time for visiable improvement to happen even when they are trying so hard to improve. The most enjoyable part of the job are the students. Each day they come in and give it their all.

Rutherford County Schools is one of the best employers for whom I have ever worked. They provide competitive salaries, benefits, and excellent school environments county-wide. Perhaps, metropolitan areas and private schools can offer higher salaries, but what sets Rutherford County apart from other districts is the support they show their teachers. From the budding newly licensed teacher to the grizzled veteran, both the school administrators and the people at central office are all very helpful, accommodating, and will work to help you succeed. If you are an educator looking for a good school district where you will not only be an employee, but a member of a very large family, then look no further.

During my time at Rutherford County Schools the workplace culture was very accommodating for a first year teacher. The support system was incredible with great mentors who made my first year teaching the best and most successful. The culture at Rock Springs Middle was mostly positive because the students were willing to learn while the coworkers were very friendly and supportive. The hardest part of the job was classroom management but the growth I experienced in the work environment was breathtaking. The most enjoyable was working with my PLC community to develop curriculum that was creative and catered to students. I also enjoyed working with students at my school because of their inquisitive nature and unique personalities.

SACS Certified, High Level Education
Typical work day included arriving early to prepare for the day, various types of instructing, after schoo activities, and working past hours on many occasions to get all necessary work completed
I learned to be efficient in all aspects of the field of teaching along many clerical, management skills
Workplace culture was stressful at times, but overall good
Hardest part of the job was the amount of work to take back home so as to keep all records and grades current 
The most enjoyable part of the job was getting to know and work with the children

What is the best part of working at the company?
The kids! There are some amazing kids in the student body who are absolute sweethearts. They make your day so much better!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The adults. Sometimes it’s obvious that coworkers are only there for the check and it shows in their interaction with the kids.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Uplifting, fun, wild, and interesting.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Car rider duty, then visiting all your classrooms to work with your students.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The charge nurses and our health supervisor are all so supportive! Best management team I have ever had! Also,  Love seeing a variety of children and being there (as a school nurse) to help them in all types of situations. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Being the sole medical personnel in the building was scary at first. It has gotten better since I now trust the teachers I have trained to assist in emergencies. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Supportive. Everyone there is there because they want to make a difference in the lives of children.

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