What happens if FCPS isn't staffed by the first day of school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Resource positions are most definitely being put into classrooms.

Yep, a bunch of resource teachers got emails yesterday.

We had 2 brand new teachers decide not to start at all and 1 veteran teacher resign this week, so “99% staffed” indeed.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Resource positions are most definitely being put into classrooms.

Yep, a bunch of resource teachers got emails yesterday.

We had 2 brand new teachers decide not to start at all and 1 veteran teacher resign this week, so “99% staffed” indeed.

Many will probably be there all year. We have a long term sub bit she can only work 90 days. At least with a resource teacher they can be there all year.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:FCPS will systematically approach the panhandlers at each intersection and offer them teaching gigs. Easy peasy!

As a previous poster said .....Wheeeee! FCPS is a blast.

And yet it has less vacancies than elsewhere.

Fewer

FCPS hiring team. Found a grammar teacher for you.

I’d love to teach grammar! I became an ESOL teacher just so I could teach grammar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Resource positions are most definitely being put into classrooms.

Yes they are. I am a school-based specialist, and have been assigned a class to teach.

Also, re: the Teacher Trainee v. long-term sub posts, the difference is a bachelor's degree. A Teacher Trainee needs one, a LTS does not.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:FCPS will systematically approach the panhandlers at each intersection and offer them teaching gigs. Easy peasy!

As a previous poster said .....Wheeeee! FCPS is a blast.

And yet it has less vacancies than elsewhere.

Fewer

FCPS hiring team. Found a grammar teacher for you.

I’d love to teach grammar! I became an ESOL teacher just so I could teach grammar.

Interesting. I learned far more grammar in French than I ever learned in English class! It really helped me with my writing. Your students are lucky to have someone who knows its importance.

[Anonymous]

Elbowing my way in to ask about FCPS office staff vacancies; there are quite a few open still and I’m applying!

Anyone know if these start before first day of school? How fast is the application vs. interview and start date?

Wish me luck - former SAHM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Elbowing my way in to ask about FCPS office staff vacancies; there are quite a few open still and I’m applying!

Anyone know if these start before first day of school? How fast is the application vs. interview and start date?

Wish me luck - former SAHM.

The process is pretty quick, especially since the school year is starting up. These are coveted positions, so there will be more competition than a teaching post.

[Anonymous]

At our school, when a teacher left right before school started, they just had two classes of 34/35 instead of three. They did not add a class when more kids came during the year. It was a disaster.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At our school, when a teacher left right before school started, they just had two classes of 34/35 instead of three. They did not add a class when more kids came during the year. It was a disaster.

This can also be a factor of the principal not wanting to shift teachers from other grades.

I taught first with 30+ when the sixth grades were 20. Principal said the sixth grade teachers could not teach first. Sadly, it was likely true.

[Anonymous]

It makes me sad to read these stories about how mismanaged FCPS is now. It did not used to be like that when I was a student.

Would you increase the budget and hope that improves working conditions or just throw in the towel and give people vouchers?

I personally don’t have a lot of confidence in FCPS any longer but am willing to defer to those with current roles in the system - up to a point.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At our school, when a teacher left right before school started, they just had two classes of 34/35 instead of three. They did not add a class when more kids came during the year. It was a disaster.

This can also be a factor of the principal not wanting to shift teachers from other grades.

I taught first with 30+ when the sixth grades were 20. Principal said the sixth grade teachers could not teach first. Sadly, it was likely true.

Yes. Forcing a teacher to teach another grade is no going to make life easier for anyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It makes me sad to read these stories about how mismanaged FCPS is now. It did not used to be like that when I was a student.

Would you increase the budget and hope that improves working conditions or just throw in the towel and give people vouchers?

I personally don’t have a lot of confidence in FCPS any longer but am willing to defer to those with current roles in the system - up to a point.

They won’t do vouchers unless forced to buy the state. It’s a business and that would be a loss of revenue.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At our school, when a teacher left right before school started, they just had two classes of 34/35 instead of three. They did not add a class when more kids came during the year. It was a disaster.

This can also be a factor of the principal not wanting to shift teachers from other grades.

I taught first with 30+ when the sixth grades were 20. Principal said the sixth grade teachers could not teach first. Sadly, it was likely true.

It also depends on the grades needs. I teach a grade that has a ton of academic and behavior needs and our classes are small this year.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At our school, when a teacher left right before school started, they just had two classes of 34/35 instead of three. They did not add a class when more kids came during the year. It was a disaster.

This can also be a factor of the principal not wanting to shift teachers from other grades.

I taught first with 30+ when the sixth grades were 20. Principal said the sixth grade teachers could not teach first. Sadly, it was likely true.

6th grade teachers are PK-6 certified. They could teach it but they probably don’t want to.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:At our school, when a teacher left right before school started, they just had two classes of 34/35 instead of three. They did not add a class when more kids came during the year. It was a disaster.

This can also be a factor of the principal not wanting to shift teachers from other grades.

I taught first with 30+ when the sixth grades were 20. Principal said the sixth grade teachers could not teach first. Sadly, it was likely true.

6th grade teachers are PK-6 certified. They could teach it but they probably don’t want to.

Not necessarily. It varies. I know some who are 4-8.

In my 30 years of teaching I’ve had 4 principals and none of them would hold off moving someone to another grade level if staffing required it.