Kristi R-C
Well-Known Member
The vast majority of teachers I'm talking with are planning for online or blended instruction in the fall. Have not heard of anyone going back full-time. Some are having 1/2 the kids M/W and 1/2 T/T. Some doing mornings with one group, having a couple hours for cleaning then an afternoon group. No one seems to be paying any attention to teh parent's needs in this nor what is good pedagogy. What I'm hearing from board members is all about avoiding lawsuits
Teachers have been woefully underpaid for the last 30 years or so. Whats become more apparent is the different rates for the same position in different schools. On the Technical Theater Teachers group, we're requiring a salary range be posted with each job opening. This transparency helps to improve rates and conditions for everyone.
When I was still teaching, I'd gotten to the point of calling the district HR folks and saying "I don't want to waste your time or mine. What are you offering for this position." It just makes sense.
The really quirky thing is... in Wisconsin since the unions aren't as solid as they used to be, there's more leeway to negotiate your own salary. I've seen jobs posted for X and folks negotiating X + $10-15K because there is a shortage in that geographic or subject.
Teachers have been woefully underpaid for the last 30 years or so. Whats become more apparent is the different rates for the same position in different schools. On the Technical Theater Teachers group, we're requiring a salary range be posted with each job opening. This transparency helps to improve rates and conditions for everyone.
When I was still teaching, I'd gotten to the point of calling the district HR folks and saying "I don't want to waste your time or mine. What are you offering for this position." It just makes sense.
The really quirky thing is... in Wisconsin since the unions aren't as solid as they used to be, there's more leeway to negotiate your own salary. I've seen jobs posted for X and folks negotiating X + $10-15K because there is a shortage in that geographic or subject.