[harrod48]

I am a retired special ed teacher thinking about teaching in Florida. I have taught two years in TN after retiring from KY. I was disappointed in the TN practice of assigning 45 to 50 folder caseloads and, frankly,thought that was illegal. In KY we were responsible for only 10 to 15 folders. Does anybody know what the Florida guidelines are in folder responsibility? I saw alot of negative comments about Florida teaching jobs and I know there are a lot of openings. I have a retirement pension and would be better off than a begining teacher, but I really can't handle a huge caseload and also be an effective teacher. Also, does anybody know if Florida recognizes a Rank II Fifth year program as a Masters? Thanks, Brenda

[MortonR]

I have worked with ESE folks in the schools for nearly 10 years (and I work for the school system as well) and I am not aware of any policies that dictate how many cases a case manager can have at a given time.

That being said, I don't know of anyone who is carrying a 50 student caseload, either.

As for ESE jobs, you'll have no problem finding one unless you want to work in pre-K, which has one of the highest percentage of tenured employees I know of.

If you do autism, you're in for sure!

RM

[sick of South Florida]

You probably won't have any problem getting a job in that area. I worked as an SEH assistant for about 11 years and alot of people don't stay with it too long because of the stress. I was like a teacher getting assistant pay because the teacher was out sick so often. When I quit they were about begging me to stay as a substitute teacher. The classes were small, maybe 6 at the most-but 6 was enough!! The ESE kids were easy compared to the SEH. I also worked with Autistic and Brain damaged children. Those classes were the smallest.

[harrod48]

Originally Posted by MortonR

I have worked with ESE folks in the schools for nearly 10 years (and I work for the school system as well) and I am not aware of any policies that dictate how many cases a case manager can have at a given time.

That being said, I don't know of anyone who is carrying a 50 student caseload, either.

As for ESE jobs, you'll have no problem finding one unless you want to work in pre-K, which has one of the highest percentage of tenured employees I know of.

If you do autism, you're in for sure!

RM

Thanks for the information. I still haven't decided if this is my best move, but I'm so glad I found this site. It's good to have a way to ask people about an area before moving there.

[harrod48]

Originally Posted by sick of South Florida

You probably won't have any problem getting a job in that area. I worked as an SEH assistant for about 11 years and alot of people don't stay with it too long because of the stress. I was like a teacher getting assistant pay because the teacher was out sick so often. When I quit they were about begging me to stay as a substitute teacher. The classes were small, maybe 6 at the most-but 6 was enough!! The ESE kids were easy compared to the SEH. I also worked with Autistic and Brain damaged children. Those classes were the smallest.

Thanks, I have worked as a sub in a FMD class which is probably the same level as SEH and it is very difficult. My best area is with the resource (mild and learning disabled students) and I prefer the high school age kids. I 'm not worried so much about the class room size as I am the number of folders I would be responsible for. In TN I had to keep up with the paperwork, meetings, etc with many students that I did'nt even have in class.

[sick of South Florida]

My sister has been a 1st grade teacher for years and she is overwhelmed by the paperwork she has to do. She had regular kids and special needs kids (7) in one class. I don't know the total # of students in her class but she does complain about the paperwork and meetings. She's in the Tampa area but its pretty much the same here. They did away with assistants also but I hear the class sizes are smaller now. They were up to 40 in some of the regular classes.

[SUCCESS11]

does anyone know the number to call for substitute teaching jobs, have a buddy trying to find info on this

[novanative75]

Originally Posted by SUCCESS11

does anyone know the number to call for substitute teaching jobs, have a buddy trying to find info on this

What county?

[daniellefort]

Originally Posted by harrod48

I am a retired special ed teacher thinking about teaching in Florida. I have taught two years in TN after retiring from KY. I was disappointed in the TN practice of assigning 45 to 50 folder caseloads and, frankly,thought that was illegal. In KY we were responsible for only 10 to 15 folders. Does anybody know what the Florida guidelines are in folder responsibility? I saw alot of negative comments about Florida teaching jobs and I know there are a lot of openings. I have a retirement pension and would be better off than a begining teacher, but I really can't handle a huge caseload and also be an effective teacher. Also, does anybody know if Florida recognizes a Rank II Fifth year program as a Masters? Thanks, Brenda

My daughter is in ESE and including her there are only 4 kids in her class and the teacher has 1 aid.

[tinuviel0228]

Hi there,
I am currently living in NY and want to move south. Does anyone know what the chances are of finding jobs for teachers who work with Autistic students?
Thanks!!!!