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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You should worry if you think MCPS is strong. Lots of cuts as we have continued decreased enrollment in all grades except 10 and 11. Every career switcher gets a social studies cert so they have a lot of candidates to choose from (esp when you count the teachers that have pressure been surplussed).

I’m in a different content area and already lived in MoCo but it took me 9 years to actually get hired! Most jobs in my area were filled super early by December college grads or posted after school started. The one time I actually got an interview I got a form rejection saying they chose a candidate with more experience yet it was someone fresh out of college and I had almost 20 years experience at the time.

Pandemic was my way in and I HATE it! Hate it as a teacher and a parent. I also hate that I have over 20 years teaching experience but MCpS will only pay me for 12 (similar at most other districts in Md). So I would make more money in private schools and have smaller class sizes plus actual instructional materials and support.

You’re better off trying to get hired at a private school. Utilize the free head hunters, Carney Sandoe, as many openings aren’t posted openly. Then keep an eye on the NAIS, AIMS and AISGW sites. Good luck![/quote]

Thank you for the input. I don't intend to go private as I am a believer in public education no matter the obstacles. Plus, we're not in a financial position where I can really afford to go private (long term). The lack of years credit is frustrating but I'd be lucky to enter early enough where I should be able to start on step 9 with 9 years under my belt. Just gotta find something first. And I do wonder if several years beyond the pandemic, we are closer to the time where people had to wait years to get in. I'm hopeful that isn't the case but I'm not holding my breath.

What is it that you "hate" about it from a teacher's perspective? Lack of support? Student issues? I have a hard time imagining I'll encounter anything shocking after 9 years in NYC middle schools.[/quote]

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