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I'm amazed at the assumptions being made about this woman. Or maybe I'm not....
Really? I mean, you've been on City Data long enough, why would the redirection of any thread surprise you at this point? We collectively never answer the question, we generally pummel the original poster into oblivion for not anticipating all of the details every single member of the forum audience desires.
I cringe whenever I see a thread that involves someone showing any interest in teaching in North Carolina.
It all depends on your standards of living but housing in that area is on the rise. However I'm sure you already know that and the schools in Wake Co tend to be fairly good as a whole.
Really? I mean, you've been on City Data long enough, why would the redirection of any thread surprise you at this point? We collectively never answer the question, we generally pummel the original poster into oblivion for not anticipating all of the details every single member of the forum audience desires.
I cringe whenever I see a thread that involves someone showing any interest in teaching in North Carolina.
Yes and I guess I'm an idiot for not raising my own three kids in a 6000 square foot McMansion. I guess I'll pony up for therapy later.
I appreciate all the suggestions. Yes, I have done my due diligence and have looked up salary comparison from where I'm coming from...it's all been checked. Also, I am not necessarily looking to buy a house, but not opposed either. (Though my question wasn't really having to do with available housing)
I appreciate the comments about contacting principals but that the online application still needed to be filled out. Thanks! I'll start in that direction. Also, I appreciate the comment about Chapel Hill teachers getting the option to have their kids attend even if they don't live in district zones...I use that perk where I'm coming from already and it is nice.
Any commenters know about the new schools opening up and how hard it may be to get one of those spots or if they are overly competitive places everyone wants to go to??
I appreciate all the suggestions. Yes, I have done my due diligence and have looked up salary comparison from where I'm coming from...it's all been checked. Also, I am not necessarily looking to buy a house, but not opposed either. (Though my question wasn't really having to do with available housing)
I appreciate the comments about contacting principals but that the online application still needed to be filled out. Thanks! I'll start in that direction. Also, I appreciate the comment about Chapel Hill teachers getting the option to have their kids attend even if they don't live in district zones...I use that perk where I'm coming from already and it is nice.
Any commenters know about the new schools opening up and how hard it may be to get one of those spots or if they are overly competitive places everyone wants to go to??
I was told the principal can bring a certain percentage of teachers/staff from his/her old school. There are "internal" job postings too.....As others have said the principals really run the school. So if you get a new school with a principal with a really good reputation, I would think it would be harder to get in....but generally you should not have a problem getting hired somewhere.
My concern would be the cost of housing. Be sure to check rental prices. Also just cost of living-general expenses. Water was a real shock for me. My bill is around $100 month. I think that is included if you rent an apartment, but not with a house.
If you do get hired by Wake County, you can get your kids assigned to the school you teach at whether or not you live in the district. They'll also typically assign your kids to a school on the same calendar you work on if they don't go to your school.
Wake pays, on average, the highest teacher salary supplement in the state.
I'm editing this post because I forgot to add something in it. If you're moving to Wake County for the 2017-18 school year, the new schools are the CTE high school in Wake Forest, River Bend Middle in Raleigh, Hortons Creek Elementary in Cary and Rogers Lane Elementary in Raleigh. Don't hold me to it, but I think principals can take up to 20 percent of their current staff with them when they move to a new school.
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Teaching a charter school. There are many opportunities there that may not be limited by the WCPSS. My wife works at Longleaf School of the Arts in downtown Raleigh next to Marbles and loves it there. An excellent staff.
Consider looking for a place in Garner. Half the real estate costs with all the big amenities of Raleigh. We have lived here 22 years and absolutely love it. 8 minutes from downtown Raleigh and home price is half. Not to mention the people are incredibly friendly and diverse. An excellent environment for kids.
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