Teacher Resident - no teaching qualifications required?

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Substitute teachers don’t need 4yr college degree. No experience needed. No praxis test. Teacher residency is like a full time substitute job with a better title for college grads.
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Anonymous wrote:It requires nothing except a bachelor's degree and the ability to pass a background check.
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Anonymous wrote:Substitute teachers don’t need 4yr college degree. No experience needed. No praxis test. Teacher residency is like a full time substitute job with a better title for college grads.


Not just a better title, a fast track to teacher licensing. I think it's smart. It will draw in some smart young people who are unsure what they want to do with their lives post-college and may find they like teaching. Broadens the pool of potential educators. Just get them to pass the praxis.
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Anonymous wrote:Substitute teachers don’t need 4yr college degree. No experience needed. No praxis test. Teacher residency is like a full time substitute job with a better title for college grads.


Not just a better title, a fast track to teacher licensing. I think it's smart. It will draw in some smart young people who are unsure what they want to do with their lives post-college and may find they like teaching. Broadens the pool of potential educators. Just get them to pass the praxis.


Our kids shouldn’t be subject to the whims and desperation of new college grads who can’t find a job elsewhere.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Substitute teachers don’t need 4yr college degree. No experience needed. No praxis test. Teacher residency is like a full time substitute job with a better title for college grads.


Not just a better title, a fast track to teacher licensing. I think it's smart. It will draw in some smart young people who are unsure what they want to do with their lives post-college and may find they like teaching. Broadens the pool of potential educators. Just get them to pass the praxis.


Our kids shouldn’t be subject to the whims and desperation of new college grads who can’t find a job elsewhere.


Then start pestering the powers that be to give teachers and IAs a massive pay raise. Like, equal to the same money all these people leaving to run recruiting events or do HR work for corporations are going to make. Otherwise, they’re going to keep bleeding out.

Alternatively, cap class sizes at 20 in lower elementary and 25 for 4-12. Guarantee xxx unencumbered planning minutes each week. Bring back actual discipline, dump the extra programs teachers are expected to run for $15/hr after school or on top of the curriculum (looking at you, IBMYP).

But it’s probably cheaper to just pay people more.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Substitute teachers don’t need 4yr college degree. No experience needed. No praxis test. Teacher residency is like a full time substitute job with a better title for college grads.


Not just a better title, a fast track to teacher licensing. I think it's smart. It will draw in some smart young people who are unsure what they want to do with their lives post-college and may find they like teaching. Broadens the pool of potential educators. Just get them to pass the praxis.


Our kids shouldn’t be subject to the whims and desperation of new college grads who can’t find a job elsewhere.


Then start pestering the powers that be to give teachers and IAs a massive pay raise. Like, equal to the same money all these people leaving to run recruiting events or do HR work for corporations are going to make. Otherwise, they’re going to keep bleeding out.

Alternatively, cap class sizes at 20 in lower elementary and 25 for 4-12. Guarantee xxx unencumbered planning minutes each week. Bring back actual discipline, dump the extra programs teachers are expected to run for $15/hr after school or on top of the curriculum (looking at you, IBMYP).

But it’s probably cheaper to just pay people more.


Yup this. Such simple things.
Pay more, cap class sizes(my class is huge this year), and unencumbered planning daily. That would make most teachers thrilled!!
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Anonymous wrote:I am so pissed. My kid has one of these. I'd rather they just do 30-kid classes than have a fake teacher who has no idea what they're doing and a smaller class size. REALLY pissed.


How do you know??


It listed right next to her name in the school directory. "Teacher Resident"
I googled her. She has a 2021 undergraduate degree in theater. So someone who wanted to be an actress, realized it's impossible, and is now trying to teach without a teaching degree because it was an easy job to get. Can't wait.


Got it. My school doesn’t have the directory updated yet.

It seems that FCPS is spinning it like these are teachers with out of state license or the wrong license but have taught before. But this is definitely IAs last year who are now teaching. Maybe even having an IA that is the same level of qualification as them. Haha


Actually we have a new SPED teacher with 18 years of experience but has a provisional due to a move. Not everything is being spun so tread lightly.


Provisional is much different than teacher resident. Provisional usually means they are licensed in another state. Provisional teachers are paid on the salary scale based on years of experience. Teacher Residents are not placed on the salary scale, they make 48 K.
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Anonymous wrote:Substitute teachers don’t need 4yr college degree. No experience needed. No praxis test. Teacher residency is like a full time substitute job with a better title for college grads.


Not just a better title, a fast track to teacher licensing. I think it's smart. It will draw in some smart young people who are unsure what they want to do with their lives post-college and may find they like teaching. Broadens the pool of potential educators. Just get them to pass the praxis.


This. Just get them to pass the praxis before they can start full time. What will they teach kids if they cannot pass a simple subject test.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Substitute teachers don’t need 4yr college degree. No experience needed. No praxis test. Teacher residency is like a full time substitute job with a better title for college grads.


Not just a better title, a fast track to teacher licensing. I think it's smart. It will draw in some smart young people who are unsure what they want to do with their lives post-college and may find they like teaching. Broadens the pool of potential educators. Just get them to pass the praxis.


Our kids shouldn’t be subject to the whims and desperation of new college grads who can’t find a job elsewhere.


Then start pestering the powers that be to give teachers and IAs a massive pay raise. Like, equal to the same money all these people leaving to run recruiting events or do HR work for corporations are going to make. Otherwise, they’re going to keep bleeding out.

Alternatively, cap class sizes at 20 in lower elementary and 25 for 4-12. Guarantee xxx unencumbered planning minutes each week. Bring back actual discipline, dump the extra programs teachers are expected to run for $15/hr after school or on top of the curriculum (looking at you, IBMYP).

But it’s probably cheaper to just pay people more.


Yup this. Such simple things.
Pay more, cap class sizes(my class is huge this year), and unencumbered planning daily. That would make most teachers thrilled!!


+1
Especially the unencumbered planning time.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am so pissed. My kid has one of these. I'd rather they just do 30-kid classes than have a fake teacher who has no idea what they're doing and a smaller class size. REALLY pissed.


How do you know??


It listed right next to her name in the school directory. "Teacher Resident"
I googled her. She has a 2021 undergraduate degree in theater. So someone who wanted to be an actress, realized it's impossible, and is now trying to teach without a teaching degree because it was an easy job to get. Can't wait.


Got it. My school doesn’t have the directory updated yet.

It seems that FCPS is spinning it like these are teachers with out of state license or the wrong license but have taught before. But this is definitely IAs last year who are now teaching. Maybe even having an IA that is the same level of qualification as them. Haha


Actually we have a new SPED teacher with 18 years of experience but has a provisional due to a move. Not everything is being spun so tread lightly.


Provisional is much different than teacher resident. Provisional usually means they are licensed in another state. Provisional teachers are paid on the salary scale based on years of experience. Teacher Residents are not placed on the salary scale, they make 48 K.


Like the PP said teacher resident requires no praxis and no experience.
Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Substitute teachers don’t need 4yr college degree. No experience needed. No praxis test. Teacher residency is like a full time substitute job with a better title for college grads.


Not just a better title, a fast track to teacher licensing. I think it's smart. It will draw in some smart young people who are unsure what they want to do with their lives post-college and may find they like teaching. Broadens the pool of potential educators. Just get them to pass the praxis.


Our kids shouldn’t be subject to the whims and desperation of new college grads who can’t find a job elsewhere.


Then start pestering the powers that be to give teachers and IAs a massive pay raise. Like, equal to the same money all these people leaving to run recruiting events or do HR work for corporations are going to make. Otherwise, they’re going to keep bleeding out.

Alternatively, cap class sizes at 20 in lower elementary and 25 for 4-12. Guarantee xxx unencumbered planning minutes each week. Bring back actual discipline, dump the extra programs teachers are expected to run for $15/hr after school or on top of the curriculum (looking at you, IBMYP).

But it’s probably cheaper to just pay people more.


Yup this. Such simple things.
Pay more, cap class sizes(my class is huge this year), and unencumbered planning daily. That would make most teachers thrilled!!


+1
Especially the unencumbered planning time.


+1

Teacher.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Substitute teachers don’t need 4yr college degree. No experience needed. No praxis test. Teacher residency is like a full time substitute job with a better title for college grads.


Not just a better title, a fast track to teacher licensing. I think it's smart. It will draw in some smart young people who are unsure what they want to do with their lives post-college and may find they like teaching. Broadens the pool of potential educators. Just get them to pass the praxis.


Our kids shouldn’t be subject to the whims and desperation of new college grads who can’t find a job elsewhere.


Then start pestering the powers that be to give teachers and IAs a massive pay raise. Like, equal to the same money all these people leaving to run recruiting events or do HR work for corporations are going to make. Otherwise, they’re going to keep bleeding out.

Alternatively, cap class sizes at 20 in lower elementary and 25 for 4-12. Guarantee xxx unencumbered planning minutes each week. Bring back actual discipline, dump the extra programs teachers are expected to run for $15/hr after school or on top of the curriculum (looking at you, IBMYP).

But it’s probably cheaper to just pay people more.


Yup this. Such simple things.
Pay more, cap class sizes(my class is huge this year), and unencumbered planning daily. That would make most teachers thrilled!!


+1
Especially the unencumbered planning time.


+1

Teacher.


It would be helpful if principals would at least follow the school board policy that is already in place, but they don’t. They ignore it or find a way around it. It would be better if we had a collective bargaining contract with this specified.
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Substitute teachers don’t need 4yr college degree. No experience needed. No praxis test. Teacher residency is like a full time substitute job with a better title for college grads.


Not just a better title, a fast track to teacher licensing. I think it's smart. It will draw in some smart young people who are unsure what they want to do with their lives post-college and may find they like teaching. Broadens the pool of potential educators. Just get them to pass the praxis.


Our kids shouldn’t be subject to the whims and desperation of new college grads who can’t find a job elsewhere.


Then start pestering the powers that be to give teachers and IAs a massive pay raise. Like, equal to the same money all these people leaving to run recruiting events or do HR work for corporations are going to make. Otherwise, they’re going to keep bleeding out.

Alternatively, cap class sizes at 20 in lower elementary and 25 for 4-12. Guarantee xxx unencumbered planning minutes each week. Bring back actual discipline, dump the extra programs teachers are expected to run for $15/hr after school or on top of the curriculum (looking at you, IBMYP).

But it’s probably cheaper to just pay people more.


Yup this. Such simple things.
Pay more, cap class sizes(my class is huge this year), and unencumbered planning daily. That would make most teachers thrilled!!


+1
Especially the unencumbered planning time.


+1

Teacher.


It would be helpful if principals would at least follow the school board policy that is already in place, but they don’t. They ignore it or find a way around it. It would be better if we had a collective bargaining contract with this specified.


Regulation 4422.11
Human Resources
Equity and Employee Relations Effective 07-06-2020

ELEMENTARY TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS (Grades K-6)
Elementary teachers engaged in the responsibilities associated with their position on a full- time basis shall be allowed 300 minutes of planning time per week or 600 minutes over a 2-week period. Within that time, a minimum of 60 minutes of collaborative planning time and 240 minutes of teacher-directed planning times per week or 120 minutes of collaborative planning time and 480 minutes of teacher-directed planning times over a 2- week period will be provided.
Classroom planning time is provided during art, physical education, music, and/or other instructional programming. Other certified personnel without direct classroom responsibilities may also be assigned in a manner that provides planning time. Such assignments may only exceed 10 hours per week per position with the approval of the region assistant superintendent.
Every effort shall be made to avoid assigning shared instructional personnel to more than two schools in one day. Inclusion of students with special needs or scheduling self- contained special education classes shall be reviewed at the school level based on the students’ individualized education programs (IEP).


SECONDARY TEACHER INSTRUCTIONAL PERIOD ASSIGNMENTS
The normal teaching assignment for middle, secondary, and high school teachers is five periods per day plus one planning period and one period of instructional and professional responsibility (IPR). In schools without block scheduling, the usual teaching assignment is five periods with a planning period and an IPR period. In schools with block scheduling, the normal teaching assignment may be five periods with a planning period and an IPR period or three two-period or class blocks with a planning period. Teachers may have other configurations for teaching assignments provided that unencumbered planning time is maintained. Teachers whose block-scheduling program alternates from day to day may have planning time on alternate days. Teaching assignments of fewer than five periods require approval of the region assistant superintendent. Teachers assigned to teach six periods with no planning time included in their schedules would be provided extra compensation, either through issuing longer-day contracts or through increasing the number of days of the contracts. Cooperative education coordinators may receive an increased number of contract days and classroom assignments commensurate with the number of cooperative education students enrolled in the program.


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Anonymous wrote:Substitute teachers don’t need 4yr college degree. No experience needed. No praxis test. Teacher residency is like a full time substitute job with a better title for college grads.


Not just a better title, a fast track to teacher licensing. I think it's smart. It will draw in some smart young people who are unsure what they want to do with their lives post-college and may find they like teaching. Broadens the pool of potential educators. Just get them to pass the praxis.


Our kids shouldn’t be subject to the whims and desperation of new college grads who can’t find a job elsewhere.


Then start pestering the powers that be to give teachers and IAs a massive pay raise. Like, equal to the same money all these people leaving to run recruiting events or do HR work for corporations are going to make. Otherwise, they’re going to keep bleeding out.

Alternatively, cap class sizes at 20 in lower elementary and 25 for 4-12. Guarantee xxx unencumbered planning minutes each week. Bring back actual discipline, dump the extra programs teachers are expected to run for $15/hr after school or on top of the curriculum (looking at you, IBMYP).

But it’s probably cheaper to just pay people more.


Yup this. Such simple things.
Pay more, cap class sizes(my class is huge this year), and unencumbered planning daily. That would make most teachers thrilled!!


+1
Especially the unencumbered planning time.


+1

Teacher.


+2

I know a German high school teacher. She only teaches for about 1/3 of her work day. The other 2/3 is for planning and grading. She was shocked to hear that American teachers are in front of the classroom all day and get very little time to do the other parts of our job. She never takes work home because she doesn’t have to.

I want to be paid better, but more importantly I want my time honored. I shouldn’t have to gift an extra 20-30 hours a week to my job.
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