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Upper Darby School District

I worked in IT department. The team is friendly, the manager and supervisor very friendly and supportive. Training is minimal, so you have to ask questions, not much documentation on how things are done. If you have previous IT experience, especially in retail, this will be a big plus, because you will be better prepared and go in with the mindset of helping others. Get comfortable asking questions, because information is not often just given to you, but the staff are happy to help when asked. The teachers have a hard job and deserve all the support and respect you can give them, but they are also great to work with. IT as a whole is less stressful, you don't have to deal as much with the kids and public (until recently, when we were tasked with giving Chromebooks and hotspots to every child or family AND continue to support the staff). What's different from Retail IT is the mindset. With retail IT, its all about making money by selling things and not giving away too much, while still maintaining a level of customer service. With the school system, your more concerned with giving the staff/families whatever they need to do their work. Medical benefits are awesome, top tier. All Covid bills were handled. Other medical visits cost $20 and $30 copay, but that was it. Insurance not coming back later to say I owe more. Getting all school holidays off, awesome. Plus you still get standard the 2 week PTO to start. No problems asking time off, even for medical emergencies with self or family. School staff always appreciative of the help you give them.  Pay is not that great, so you need to balance your expectations in that regard. So its good if you still live with your parents, or your significant other has a job that makes a lot of dollars, and you can contribute the benefits. So in conclusion I recommend working here.

There are math and reading fluency clubs before and after school, which are additional pay opportunities.  The other clubs are basketball and homework.  The students have opportunities to take part in school musical productions, lip sync show, and talent show.  There is PBIS program in place to promote positive behavior and supportive relationships within the school.  A typical day at work is low-medium stress, typical for teachers.  I learned the importance of data in moving students forward and it is a continuous process in teaching.  I particularly  enjoy teaching reading and math intervention. Its is so much to fit into one day, so it is important to structure or plan out your days as opposes to weeks.  There are many changes, so flexibility is needed (fire drills, assemblies, student absences and behavior, etc ).  One should have a calendar to keep track of it all, which can be overwhelming for new teachers, who are also dealing with discipline issues.  The hardest part of the job is the lack of common planning times.  Teaching there sometimes feels like a competition among teachers, as oppose to working as a team.  The most enjoyable part of the day is morning meeting, when you get to have discussions with the children and actually time to converse with them.

I start my day with a very supportive and happy environment. We all work hard and sometimes it can be stressful there is always someone there to say or do something funny to lighten the mood. We work in a diversified School District. It is interesting learning about different cultures. The language differences can be challenging but thanks to the teachers and Interpretalk. We seem to be able to build bridges. Management is strong, communicative, and teachers. I am constantly learning new ways to become a better me. I enjoy my workplace but I am looking  for another challenge and to keeping learning.

This is my busy season, I generally have three college visits a day.
I always learn new and interesting facts about colleges and the culture of the students that are applying.  My office hold 25 students comfortably.  I have anywhere from 30 to 60 students scheduled at any time. I have great relationships with my coworkers, nothing is perfect but no controversy.  Everyday is a great day. The hardest part of my day is deciphering the collection of rare names that I come across, are they male or female? The most enjoyable part for me is the day the light goes off in my students head and the begin to realize their dream and the seeing it come within an arms reach.

Overall I liked my job. The controller is what made me hate my job.  My supervisor under him seemed to be his lap dog. He would say one thing to me and another to the controller. It led to a very toxic work environment. The controller was never wrong even when he was he passed the buck to a “minion.” No one likes him. All the staff did was complain. He caused multiple people to leave their positions of tenure purely because of how horrible of a person he is. He belittles us employees who have certain disabilities and isn’t accommodating to said disabilities. We are told if you can’t keep up then leave. When he is the reason there is chaos. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing. And I’m being honest. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
High stress level of micro management, unstable company. Pay scale is bi weekly and they underpay you. It’s a seniority type of job.  They demand a lot of you and do not reward you to compensate their demands. High turn over rate. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Low to medium environment. It’s cool co workers that work here. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Split shift you barely can make 8 hours a week here.

Upper Darby School District is a surprise gem in Delaware County Pennsylvania.  It is very difficult to obtain work here but there standards for a public school are very high.  From Primary School to Secondary school standards are visible and maintained.  Administration is home grown and professional.  I learned a lot as a contractor but was not accepted in the school culture.  Sometimes you have to take the experience for what is it is growth. A great place to learn how to teach. 

This job has given me the opportunity to work with some very special children  that have made powerful impressions on my life. To become the example to a child, is a great responsibility. There have been multiple times I have had children visit me years later with stories that make me realize that what I say & do with compassion, patience, kindness & caring really do matter.

It's a big, diverse district so there are a lot of different experiences. Mine has been OK. The admin is energetic and supportive and they keep the focus on the kids. Many good teachers to work with, some are sour but that's everywhere. For the most part your coworkers will be supportive, smart, and fun. The kids are great but you'll be tired at the end of the day. Days move quickly. 

Everyday was an adventure, and different, based on needs, and attitudes of students I woked with. I learned how to be flexable in situations,and manage a department of 16 co-workers.
The hardest part of my job was trying to motivate students, and the most enjoyable part of the job was instilling the love of reading in students who dislike reading.

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