Question for Teachers who switched from DCPS to MCPS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am thinking about moving to DCPS.

You should probably be in a different forum then.

[Anonymous]

I have taught in both districts (albeit DC was about ten years ago) one of the biggest differences is that you your performance is not based off of testing data. Mcea is somewhat of a stronger Union. You also are not required to do any kind of lunch or recess duty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know that this thread is older, but I wanted to bump it to see if there were any additional perspectives. I'm not the OP, but have been in DCPS for about a decade and it feels especially unsustainable. I know I would be taking a 10-15k paycut if I moved to MCPS, but at the moment I really feel like I am not teaching. This is my second school in DCPS and the behavioral issues (fights, kids leaving class, cursing me out if I question them) and lack of support from admin are very disheartening.

I know many - if not most -teachers (and students) are really struggling right now- but if there are any teachers who are currently happy in MCPS, can you share why? What is working for you, your students and your school?javascript:void(0);

I remember it was an absolute revelation when I switched out of DCPS and suddenly students were willing to follow directions and not fight with me about everything. There are still going to be behavioral issues in Montgomery county public schools but it's just not as extreme.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know that this thread is older, but I wanted to bump it to see if there were any additional perspectives. I'm not the OP, but have been in DCPS for about a decade and it feels especially unsustainable. I know I would be taking a 10-15k paycut if I moved to MCPS, but at the moment I really feel like I am not teaching. This is my second school in DCPS and the behavioral issues (fights, kids leaving class, cursing me out if I question them) and lack of support from admin are very disheartening.

I know many - if not most -teachers (and students) are really struggling right now- but if there are any teachers who are currently happy in MCPS, can you share why? What is working for you, your students and your school?javascript:void(0);

I remember it was an absolute revelation when I switched out of DCPS and suddenly students were willing to follow directions and not fight with me about everything. There are still going to be behavioral issues in Montgomery county public schools but it's just not as extreme.

As a current DCPS teacher who is considering the shift, behavior would be a major factor. I applied in Spring 2021 and was given an open contract (special ed teacher), but then decided to accept a position in DC that better fit what I wanted. I'm not unhappy at my current school, but I would love a 10-20 minute commute. For MCPS teachers, how much do other benefits outweigh salary? I'm a 4th year teacher making 72k (plus 10k bonus) and I know I wouldn't be making that much in MCPS.