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Old 03-28-2008, 08:19 AM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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I had my degree back then, but it didn't affect pay. Yeah, most of the schools had a permanent sub and they just called in flunkies like me when he/she was already booked. It is kind of funny, at one school there was a French teacher who was going to be gone and she wanted the permanent sub to take her class. There was another class that also needed a sub, and I got called in for that one. Well, turns out Ms French teacher kept her class freezing (there was a 'window unit' installed above the door in addition to the central AC) and the permanent sub didn't want to be stuck in there all day. So not long after I got to my assignment, he showed up and swapped classes on me. Froze my tush off all day. I should have gotten hazard pay! .
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Old 03-28-2008, 10:16 AM
 
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Wow, I may have to check into subbing!

I just read an article in the Hill Country News about Leander High School. The IB program is growing so fast that LISD is looking for teachers with an IB certification. If you like working with highly motivated, challenging kids, this might be a good path.
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Old 04-06-2008, 02:17 PM
 
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Can teachers in austin work the extended hours and summer school as they can in NJ to increase their salary?
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Old 04-09-2008, 11:04 AM
 
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Can teachers in austin work the extended hours and summer school as they can in NJ to increase their salary?
I teach in Austin ISD and you can teach summer school. It might be too late, though, to apply. Check out [url=http://www.austinisd.org/inside/hr/]Austin Independent School District : Human Resources[/url]

I'm at a Title I school and we're using those funds to pay teachers for after school and Saturday tutoring.

Good luck. Whatever you earn will never be quite enough. If I wasn't single with no kids, I don't know how I would keep my head above water!
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Old 04-12-2008, 03:33 PM
 
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What's an IB Certification?
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Old 04-12-2008, 04:17 PM
 
Location: Mesquite, TX
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What's an IB Certification?

International Baccalaureate...it's similar to the AP (Advanced Placement) program...
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Old 05-22-2008, 04:01 PM
 
Location: Orlando
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I have a question about Austin ISD jobs? On their web site there are 7-8 English jobs posted for next school year. I am moving from FL where I have my Professional Cert in English 6-12, 3 years of experience, and great references. How hard is it really to get your foot in the door? I would rather teach HS, but I am willing to teach MS if I have to. Any insights would be helpful. Thanks!
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Old 05-22-2008, 04:26 PM
 
Location: Austin 'burbs
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The requirements for subbing have increased a LOT
I don't think so. Basically, you just fill out an app and pass a background check. You don't need a degree, nor any qualifications other than breathing.
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Old 05-22-2008, 04:51 PM
 
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Wholly Mackerol! $40k to start, but in 20 years make only $10k more!! ARe you kidding me... geez don't get into debt or have kids... you'll never get out of it!

Hey we need good teacher's here in the LA district... our scores are horrible! Especially in English!
You can go from 50-85k in 15 years, some less....

OH and keep in mind they give you credit for previous years worked.. my wife got a nice bump in pay when she came here... I'm sure you would too.

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Old 05-22-2008, 09:16 PM
 
Location: Dallas, Texas
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Wholly Mackerol! $40k to start, but in 20 years make only $10k more!! ARe you kidding me... geez don't get into debt or have kids... you'll never get out of it!

Hey we need good teacher's here in the LA district... our scores are horrible! Especially in English!
You can go from 50-85k in 15 years, some less....
Oh yeah, except you'd have to live in LA....
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