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Yes, I wrote that correctly. I am strongly considering switching from a regular public school teacher, to an assistant public school teacher (BA level assistant). I am considering doing this due to the workload/stress/demands/long hours as a regular public school teacher. Has anyone done this? Pros? Cons?
I haven't, but as I get older I'd consider it as a step-down between teaching and retirement. I guess if you could afford to live on the lower salary it makes sense, just be careful not to get sucked into doing more because of your experience.
Our retirement is based on our last three years' salaries, so I wouldn't want to do that as I approached it.
Edit: I just looked it up and our retirement is based on our highest average compensation for 36 consecutive months, not necessarily the last three years. So, that might make a difference.
I haven't, but as I get older I'd consider it as a step-down between teaching and retirement. I guess if you could afford to live on the lower salary it makes sense, just be careful not to get sucked into doing more because of your experience.
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Originally Posted by TabulaRasa
Be very careful that you don't get sucked into doing the same level of work you've always done for reduced pay at a lower position.
Great points.
Over the years, in my district, several special education teachers decided to become paraprofessionals after being out for maternity leaves. However, my district may not be typical as they normally required paraprofessionals to have a teaching license and we had/have the highest paid paras in the area (we start at $14, with full benefits with the most experienced paras making $20 an hour).
I am no where near retirement. I taught High School English for 5 years and easily worked over 60 hours per week. I have been a stay-at-home for the last 5 years and I live in another state from where I last taught. I miss teaching but I need more work/life balance, especially now that I have young children, so I was thinking about being a higher-level TA. In other words, there are different levels of teaching assistants. I am interested in the ones that require a BA degree so I would get to have more tutoring/teaching time with students as well as get paid a little more per hour. And unlike regular teachers, you are SUPPOSED to clock out at the end of your shift and your day is done! No take-home work. I am looking to hear from anyone that has done this and their experience.
Germaine2626 that is decent pay for a teaching assistant, I'll take it! :-)
Yes, I wrote that correctly. I am strongly considering switching from a regular public school teacher, to an assistant public school teacher (BA level assistant). I am considering doing this due to the workload/stress/demands/long hours as a regular public school teacher. Has anyone done this? Pros? Cons?
I remember one woman in my school doing that for the same reasons. She must have been happy with her decision, because the principal asked her every year if she wanted her own class, and she always said no.
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