Teachers Resigning Like Crazy?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"There are literally no resumes, either."

I'm sure this is not true. However, even if there are 500 resumes, which there probably aren't, that is not good at all.

Principal here. There are no resumes coming in. I have 3 general ed openings and 1 special ed. We are already looking for long term subs for those classrooms but even that is difficult.

I see principals posting their vacancies in Facebook groups. Seems desperate, but it is what it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not in Fairfax, so feel free to disregard my post if you'd like.
I am in the Chicago area. I am sped certified and no joke, I'm getting emails and texts every single day, multiple times a day, asking me to interview for one of the thousands of sped positions that are open. I already have a job in gen ed. I think we're seeing the collapse of special ed and at some point, either the government is going to have to take over sped or it is going to have to be completely outsourced to private companies. Already, private companies are hiring "contract teachers" for these positions (paying them more, but they typically don't get a pension then).

SPED as a career is in a weird place. It's the kind of job that really shouldn't command a high amount of education. Certainly not an MS. I truly think the licensure can be achieved through an Associate's level education. That would help solve some of the problems with qualified people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not in Fairfax, so feel free to disregard my post if you'd like.
I am in the Chicago area. I am sped certified and no joke, I'm getting emails and texts every single day, multiple times a day, asking me to interview for one of the thousands of sped positions that are open. I already have a job in gen ed. I think we're seeing the collapse of special ed and at some point, either the government is going to have to take over sped or it is going to have to be completely outsourced to private companies. Already, private companies are hiring "contract teachers" for these positions (paying them more, but they typically don't get a pension then).

SPED as a career is in a weird place. It's the kind of job that really shouldn't command a high amount of education. Certainly not an MS. I truly think the licensure can be achieved through an Associate's level education. That would help solve some of the problems with qualified people.

Tell me you've never worked in Special Education without telling me you've never worked in Special Education.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not in Fairfax, so feel free to disregard my post if you'd like.
I am in the Chicago area. I am sped certified and no joke, I'm getting emails and texts every single day, multiple times a day, asking me to interview for one of the thousands of sped positions that are open. I already have a job in gen ed. I think we're seeing the collapse of special ed and at some point, either the government is going to have to take over sped or it is going to have to be completely outsourced to private companies. Already, private companies are hiring "contract teachers" for these positions (paying them more, but they typically don't get a pension then).

I work for FCPS and I recently transferred to another teaching position. There was some mix-up with HR and I had to update some information in the online portal. In the 24 hours between the time that I created an online account and was then officially hired for the teaching position, approximately 15 principals contacted me via email, phone, or text. And I hadn’t even applied to any of there schools. It’s crazy out there!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not in Fairfax, so feel free to disregard my post if you'd like.
I am in the Chicago area. I am sped certified and no joke, I'm getting emails and texts every single day, multiple times a day, asking me to interview for one of the thousands of sped positions that are open. I already have a job in gen ed. I think we're seeing the collapse of special ed and at some point, either the government is going to have to take over sped or it is going to have to be completely outsourced to private companies. Already, private companies are hiring "contract teachers" for these positions (paying them more, but they typically don't get a pension then).

I work for FCPS and I recently transferred to another teaching position. There was some mix-up with HR and I had to update some information in the online portal. In the 24 hours between the time that I created an online account and was then officially hired for the teaching position, approximately 15 principals contacted me via email, phone, or text. And I hadn’t even applied to any of there schools. It’s crazy out there!

^sorry, their

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know the total vacancies in FCPS elementary schools now? High School gets a lot of attention for teachers leaving as it should, but I think there's also a big Exodus in elementary school.

Over 600 positions for just ES as of 7/17. Terrifying. There are literally no resumes, either.

Where did you find this information? Thanks!

It is not public… I am sure FCPS also does not WANT it to be public

You can get an idea from the vacancy list.
https://careers.fcps.edu/vl/vacancy.htm

If my child's school doesn't come up there, does that mean there are no vacancies?

[Anonymous]

MCPS is now recruiting overseas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"There are literally no resumes, either."

I'm sure this is not true. However, even if there are 500 resumes, which there probably aren't, that is not good at all.

Principal here. There are no resumes coming in. I have 3 general ed openings and 1 special ed. We are already looking for long term subs for those classrooms but even that is difficult.

I see principals posting their vacancies in Facebook groups. Seems desperate, but it is what it is.

Yep, I see postings for teaching openings all over FB.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not in Fairfax, so feel free to disregard my post if you'd like.
I am in the Chicago area. I am sped certified and no joke, I'm getting emails and texts every single day, multiple times a day, asking me to interview for one of the thousands of sped positions that are open. I already have a job in gen ed. I think we're seeing the collapse of special ed and at some point, either the government is going to have to take over sped or it is going to have to be completely outsourced to private companies. Already, private companies are hiring "contract teachers" for these positions (paying them more, but they typically don't get a pension then).

SPED as a career is in a weird place. It's the kind of job that really shouldn't command a high amount of education. Certainly not an MS. I truly think the licensure can be achieved through an Associate's level education. That would help solve some of the problems with qualified people.

No. Sped teachers need MORE education, not less. The amount of methods, types of interventions, techniques and more they have to know is insane.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not in Fairfax, so feel free to disregard my post if you'd like.
I am in the Chicago area. I am sped certified and no joke, I'm getting emails and texts every single day, multiple times a day, asking me to interview for one of the thousands of sped positions that are open. I already have a job in gen ed. I think we're seeing the collapse of special ed and at some point, either the government is going to have to take over sped or it is going to have to be completely outsourced to private companies. Already, private companies are hiring "contract teachers" for these positions (paying them more, but they typically don't get a pension then).

same, in NC. I'm a SpEd teacher and Procare Therapy, Soliant, and other staffing agencies call/text me every day. Literally a phone call with a text coming in directly after.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not in Fairfax, so feel free to disregard my post if you'd like.
I am in the Chicago area. I am sped certified and no joke, I'm getting emails and texts every single day, multiple times a day, asking me to interview for one of the thousands of sped positions that are open. I already have a job in gen ed. I think we're seeing the collapse of special ed and at some point, either the government is going to have to take over sped or it is going to have to be completely outsourced to private companies. Already, private companies are hiring "contract teachers" for these positions (paying them more, but they typically don't get a pension then).

SPED as a career is in a weird place. It's the kind of job that really shouldn't command a high amount of education. Certainly not an MS. I truly think the licensure can be achieved through an Associate's level education. That would help solve some of the problems with qualified people.

You think someone with an associates level of education should be able to address learning disabilities in math and reading? Design instruction, track data, and implement Orton Gillingham or Wilson Reading? What about working with students that are nonverbal and require assistive technology and AT instruction to communicate? You have no idea.

[Anonymous]

Seems the abnormal is the new normal. Ugh

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not in Fairfax, so feel free to disregard my post if you'd like.
I am in the Chicago area. I am sped certified and no joke, I'm getting emails and texts every single day, multiple times a day, asking me to interview for one of the thousands of sped positions that are open. I already have a job in gen ed. I think we're seeing the collapse of special ed and at some point, either the government is going to have to take over sped or it is going to have to be completely outsourced to private companies. Already, private companies are hiring "contract teachers" for these positions (paying them more, but they typically don't get a pension then).

SPED as a career is in a weird place. It's the kind of job that really shouldn't command a high amount of education. Certainly not an MS. I truly think the licensure can be achieved through an Associate's level education. That would help solve some of the problems with qualified people.

Garbage. It should command more education, not less! It’s highly specialized. To be good at it, you would need to be able to read people, emotions, learning challenges, behaviors, and have a whole arsenal of helpful coping mechanisms, tactics, special learning techniques, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know the total vacancies in FCPS elementary schools now? High School gets a lot of attention for teachers leaving as it should, but I think there's also a big Exodus in elementary school.

Over 600 positions for just ES as of 7/17. Terrifying. There are literally no resumes, either.

Where did you find this information? Thanks!

It is not public… I am sure FCPS also does not WANT it to be public

You can get an idea from the vacancy list.
https://careers.fcps.edu/vl/vacancy.htm

If my child's school doesn't come up there, does that mean there are no vacancies?

Yes, probably your principal hired to fill them by now and you will get an update in August.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not in Fairfax, so feel free to disregard my post if you'd like.
I am in the Chicago area. I am sped certified and no joke, I'm getting emails and texts every single day, multiple times a day, asking me to interview for one of the thousands of sped positions that are open. I already have a job in gen ed. I think we're seeing the collapse of special ed and at some point, either the government is going to have to take over sped or it is going to have to be completely outsourced to private companies. Already, private companies are hiring "contract teachers" for these positions (paying them more, but they typically don't get a pension then).

I work for FCPS and I recently transferred to another teaching position. There was some mix-up with HR and I had to update some information in the online portal. In the 24 hours between the time that I created an online account and was then officially hired for the teaching position, approximately 15 principals contacted me via email, phone, or text. And I hadn’t even applied to any of there schools. It’s crazy out there!

15 principals! Wow! You were probably overwhelmed with who to choose.