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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have also noticed that they are grouping a lot of the .1, .2,.4 and.6 positions together to create a 1.0 position.  A few random combos or locations that are pretty far from each other.   I haven’t seen them do that before in previous years.  Teachers used to have try to put these positions together on their own.  I assume it is it increase the number of 1.0 positions with benefits and to reduce the overall number of positions listed.[/quote]

That’s a step in the right direction to get positions filled. People want full time employment with benefits. [/quote]

You can get benefits as a part time employee. I am a female returning to the workforce after taking a break for childcare during the pandemic. I specifically wanted a part time position (0.5-0.75). I was frustrated that my choices were limited to just secondary schools. During my interview with Central Office staff I asked why they were bundling when this hasn’t been done in the past and I was told it helped them “attract more qualified candidates” and it pissed me off. We know the statistics about who had to stop working during the pandemic. And we want a balanced workload moving forward. So I took a 0.6 secondary position only to find out the school expects teachers to work until 4:15 every day except Friday (either for staff meetings or to provide after school enrichment). SO glad I am part time and can walk my child to school each morning because she will have to be in after care for at least an hour a day. Also grateful for the 30 minutes between taking her to school and leaving for my job I can call to make necessary doctor’s appointments as needed. Nothing more frustrating than only having your 30 minute duty free lunch to make these calls and the doctor’s office is closed for over an hour for their lunch break. [/quote]

What are you complaining about? This is a JOB you're talking about.[/quote]

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