How is FCPS teacher/staff shortage?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Did central office get destaffed and reassigned to a school? How are assignments being handled?

Anyone coming from central will keep their job title and salary and go back to it as soon as a permanent teacher is hired.

WOW

As a parent I’m not okay with that. They should have to finish out the year. They shouldn’t plan on giving children
Multiple teachers in a year. If it happens due to pregnancy or medical leave that understandable and unforeseen/ part of life. but teachers
are held to a contract for an entire school year for a reason and FCPS should hold upper level staff to completing a year to help with consistency for kids. They can keep their title and pay but our kids before hierarchy for once FCPS.

I’d prefer a real teacher fill the job in Nov than have a data processor teaching my kid all year.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our school went from having 8 open positions last week to having one this week.

Does that mean that the positions were filled? That's the most logical assumption, but you can never really tell with FCPS.

Central office got assigned.

Smoke and mirrors to obscure the numbers; it’s the FCPS way.

It's starting to sound like there is no way for FCPS to please you--it doesn't seem rational. They report the numbers on positions each day and publicly. Now down to the wire they are having admin fill the remaining positions until they are able to fill them with permanent hires. This is what people wanted them to do--and is impressive that they are doing it. But somehow it's 'smoke and mirrors'??

The job is still vacant. They just got a sub from Central Office.

But aren't a lot of those people former classroom teachers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our school went from having 8 open positions last week to having one this week.

Does that mean that the positions were filled? That's the most logical assumption, but you can never really tell with FCPS.

Central office got assigned.

Smoke and mirrors to obscure the numbers; it’s the FCPS way.

It's starting to sound like there is no way for FCPS to please you--it doesn't seem rational. They report the numbers on positions each day and publicly. Now down to the wire they are having admin fill the remaining positions until they are able to fill them with permanent hires. This is what people wanted them to do--and is impressive that they are doing it. But somehow it's 'smoke and mirrors'??

The job is still vacant. They just got a sub from Central Office.

But aren't a lot of those people former classroom teachers?

Sure, I suppose some are; but they left the classroom because they didn’t like it/weren’t good at it. So I doubt any of them are going back with any type of excitement or enthusiasm. I suspect you’ll see a lot of computer time and lack luster engagement. (-ES teacher)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did central office get destaffed and reassigned to a school? How are assignments being handled?

Anyone coming from central will keep their job title and salary and go back to it as soon as a permanent teacher is hired.

WOW

As a parent I’m not okay with that. They should have to finish out the year. They shouldn’t plan on giving children
Multiple teachers in a year. If it happens due to pregnancy or medical leave that understandable and unforeseen/ part of life. but teachers
are held to a contract for an entire school year for a reason and FCPS should hold upper level staff to completing a year to help with consistency for kids. They can keep their title and pay but our kids before hierarchy for once FCPS.

I’d prefer a real teacher fill the job in Nov than have a data processor teaching my kid all year.

Agree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our school went from having 8 open positions last week to having one this week.

Does that mean that the positions were filled? That's the most logical assumption, but you can never really tell with FCPS.

Central office got assigned.

Smoke and mirrors to obscure the numbers; it’s the FCPS way.

It's starting to sound like there is no way for FCPS to please you--it doesn't seem rational. They report the numbers on positions each day and publicly. Now down to the wire they are having admin fill the remaining positions until they are able to fill them with permanent hires. This is what people wanted them to do--and is impressive that they are doing it. But somehow it's 'smoke and mirrors'??

The job is still vacant. They just got a sub from Central Office.

But aren't a lot of those people former classroom teachers?

Sure, I suppose some are; but they left the classroom because they didn’t like it/weren’t good at it. So I doubt any of them are going back with any type of excitement or enthusiasm. I suspect you’ll see a lot of computer time and lack luster engagement. (-ES teacher)

Yes and they have gotten very used to central office desk job. And even at the end of last year, many people worked from home a few days a week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did central office get destaffed and reassigned to a school? How are assignments being handled?

Anyone coming from central will keep their job title and salary and go back to it as soon as a permanent teacher is hired.

WOW

As a parent I’m not okay with that. They should have to finish out the year. They shouldn’t plan on giving children
Multiple teachers in a year. If it happens due to pregnancy or medical leave that understandable and unforeseen/ part of life. but teachers
are held to a contract for an entire school year for a reason and FCPS should hold upper level staff to completing a year to help with consistency for kids. They can keep their title and pay but our kids before hierarchy for once FCPS.

As a parent, have you considered going through the career switcher program to become a teacher to help out the school system? You'll be able to live by those same high standards that you impose on others. After all, think of the children that you should be placing first.

[Anonymous]

It’s smoke and mirrors. My school is “fully staffed” but I know of at least 2 long-term subs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did central office get destaffed and reassigned to a school? How are assignments being handled?

Anyone coming from central will keep their job title and salary and go back to it as soon as a permanent teacher is hired.

WOW

As a parent I’m not okay with that. They should have to finish out the year. They shouldn’t plan on giving children
Multiple teachers in a year. If it happens due to pregnancy or medical leave that understandable and unforeseen/ part of life. but teachers
are held to a contract for an entire school year for a reason and FCPS should hold upper level staff to completing a year to help with consistency for kids. They can keep their title and pay but our kids before hierarchy for once FCPS.

As a parent, have you considered going through the career switcher program to become a teacher to help out the school system? You'll be able to live by those same high standards that you impose on others. After all, think of the children that you should be placing first.

+1000

Perks:
"highly paid"
"summers off"
"easy job"
"lots of support and positivity from everyone"

Come on parents, help out the children. (ES teacher)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did central office get destaffed and reassigned to a school? How are assignments being handled?

Anyone coming from central will keep their job title and salary and go back to it as soon as a permanent teacher is hired.

WOW

As a parent I’m not okay with that. They should have to finish out the year. They shouldn’t plan on giving children
Multiple teachers in a year. If it happens due to pregnancy or medical leave that understandable and unforeseen/ part of life. but teachers
are held to a contract for an entire school year for a reason and FCPS should hold upper level staff to completing a year to help with consistency for kids. They can keep their title and pay but our kids before hierarchy for once FCPS.

As a parent, have you considered going through the career switcher program to become a teacher to help out the school system? You'll be able to live by those same high standards that you impose on others. After all, think of the children that you should be placing first.

+1000

Perks:
"highly paid"
"summers off"
"easy job"
"lots of support and positivity from everyone"

Come on parents, help out the children. (ES teacher)

[Anonymous]

From Axios:

Financial incentives are growing: Des Moines Public Schools is offering a $50,000 incentive to teachers, nurses and administrators who are nearing retirement to stay with the district through the 2022-2023 school year. At least 58 have taken the offer so far, according to records obtained by Axios.

Dallas Independent School District set aside $51 million for salary increases and $52 million for retention bonuses for 2022-2023. The district's starting pay for newly hired teachers is now $60,000; the minimum wage for staff is $15. That kicked off a recruiting arms race among school districts in North Texas, which has a population boom.

[Anonymous]

Umm, FCPS is hiring unqualified teachers to fill the void!! Unbelievable!

August 15, 2022
Dear Fairfax Families and Staff,

With a little more than one week to go before the first day of school, I am excited to share that we are making excellent progress toward continuing our tradition of supporting our students with committed, caring, and qualified educators.

Our classrooms are now close to 99% staffed and we are anticipating that we should have an instructor in every classroom who is either currently licensed, or working to attain their licensure through our innovative Teacher Residency program. The program allows teachers to start teaching this fall while finishing up requirements to become fully licensed in Virginia. It supports teachers with licensure in other states, grade levels, or content areas. You can learn more about this innovative program on our website.

I invite you to join me at one of two virtual information sessions I will be hosting next week to share additional updates specifically on staffing. Click on the links below to log-in:

Wednesday, August 17, 6-6:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 18, 12-12:45 p.m.
In the coming weeks, you will also have the chance to hear from me as I host community conversations in every pyramid. You will receive information about dates and how to register directly from your school.

We are partners in this journey. I am committed to doing all I can to support your child in their own unique path to a successful future.

Best,

Dr. Michelle C. Reid
Superintendent
Fairfax County Public Schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From Axios:

Financial incentives are growing: Des Moines Public Schools is offering a $50,000 incentive to teachers, nurses and administrators who are nearing retirement to stay with the district through the 2022-2023 school year. At least 58 have taken the offer so far, according to records obtained by Axios.

Dallas Independent School District set aside $51 million for salary increases and $52 million for retention bonuses for 2022-2023. The district's starting pay for newly hired teachers is now $60,000; the minimum wage for staff is $15. That kicked off a recruiting arms race among school districts in North Texas, which has a population boom.

I’m considering retiring at the end of this school year. That $50k might convince me to stay, depending on the details.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From Axios:

Financial incentives are growing: Des Moines Public Schools is offering a $50,000 incentive to teachers, nurses and administrators who are nearing retirement to stay with the district through the 2022-2023 school year. At least 58 have taken the offer so far, according to records obtained by Axios.

Dallas Independent School District set aside $51 million for salary increases and $52 million for retention bonuses for 2022-2023. The district's starting pay for newly hired teachers is now $60,000; the minimum wage for staff is $15. That kicked off a recruiting arms race among school districts in North Texas, which has a population boom.

I’m considering retiring at the end of this school year. That $50k might convince me to stay, depending on the details.

LORD KNOWS fcps suffers from admin bloat and could find the money to pay actual teachers more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From Axios:

Financial incentives are growing: Des Moines Public Schools is offering a $50,000 incentive to teachers, nurses and administrators who are nearing retirement to stay with the district through the 2022-2023 school year. At least 58 have taken the offer so far, according to records obtained by Axios.

Dallas Independent School District set aside $51 million for salary increases and $52 million for retention bonuses for 2022-2023. The district's starting pay for newly hired teachers is now $60,000; the minimum wage for staff is $15. That kicked off a recruiting arms race among school districts in North Texas, which has a population boom.

I’m considering retiring at the end of this school year. That $50k might convince me to stay, depending on the details.

Quoting myself. I wouldn’t qualify for the Iowa example since I’m not at least 60.

https://cbs2iowa.com/amp/news/local/teacher-shortage-continues-one-iowa-district-offering-50000-retirement-incentives

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From Axios:

Financial incentives are growing: Des Moines Public Schools is offering a $50,000 incentive to teachers, nurses and administrators who are nearing retirement to stay with the district through the 2022-2023 school year. At least 58 have taken the offer so far, according to records obtained by Axios.

Dallas Independent School District set aside $51 million for salary increases and $52 million for retention bonuses for 2022-2023. The district's starting pay for newly hired teachers is now $60,000; the minimum wage for staff is $15. That kicked off a recruiting arms race among school districts in North Texas, which has a population boom.

I’m considering retiring at the end of this school year. That $50k might convince me to stay, depending on the details.

LORD KNOWS fcps suffers from admin bloat and could find the money to pay actual teachers more.

I’m actually ok with my pay. We are just expected to do too much and we don’t have enough time to do it all.