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MrsB12614
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Nyc teachers?
Just wondering if anyone can give me info on teaching in nyc and benefits? Love love love my current job but need to get out of working in a non profit setting. Need better pay and benefits. I would specifically be looking into special education and eventually a behavior consult in schools once I finish up my bcba. Any experiences would be great!! :)
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lilqtny
-Crossfit & pitbull addict
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Nyc teachers?
I highly suggest you don't do it. It's terrinle to be a teacher at the moment.
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| Posted 4/27/15 1:39 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Nyc teachers?
I hate to say it but I agree with lilqtny. First of all, it's so difficult to get a job right now. Secondly, the profession is getting battered. The gov'mnt is not very supportive and sadly, many parents are not supportive either.
It's a shame that we are saying that because the job itself is wonderful! I love what I do! But I would say now is not the time. 
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| Posted 4/28/15 5:08 AM |
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BabyLove08
Love her!
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Nyc teachers?
Agree with above posters, don't do it!
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| Posted 4/28/15 11:22 AM |
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cets1290
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Nyc teachers?
Same.
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| Posted 4/28/15 5:40 PM |
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greek627
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Re: Nyc teachers?
I have to agree with the previous posters. 
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| Posted 4/28/15 8:18 PM |
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SLPRunner
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Nyc teachers?
I disagree. I am not a teacher but speech pathologist. I was also working for a big non-for-profit in NYC, at their school in Brooklyn. I liked my position and loved my co-workers, but couldn't stand the sucky commute after I had my son last June. I started e-mailing speech supervisors and got a position at a great school in a district 75 program in Queens. I love my site and my new co-workers. My salary will go up, there's a pension. I couldn't stay at my old forever. You probably haven't had a raise ever. Feel free to ask if you have any questions. I work primarily with students with Autism.
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| Posted 4/28/15 9:52 PM |
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MrsB12614
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Nyc teachers?
Thank you for The feedback. I have my teaching licenses almost expiring actually, I did it for a year in a catholic school right out of college and hated the school (mostly due to lack of support). I have been a behavior specialist at a very large non profit but the pay and benefits just aren't cutting it anymore. I would stay in my position forever but with benefits dwindling and no pay increases its looking like not a good option unfortunately. I will definitely take into account everyone's opinions and keep my options open. Thanks again :)
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LoveDayLove
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Re: Nyc teachers?
I worked at several non-profits. I teach in a 6:1:1 in NYC's D75. The negatives are I struggle teaching children who have significant needs topics like the Americam Revolution because it aligns to the curriculum we use and the common core standards. I liked the family interactions I had more at my nfp schools as well as my ability to do staff trainings that I really do not get to do now. Positives are one day I will retire, I make more money, and I can be in r physical school building less hours (I just do more work at home or on weekends). Only you know what is best for your situation. If I could make more in a nfp I would go back in a heartbeat. I love my kids that I have now and would not change that for the world. Please feel free to fm me if I can answers anymore questions.
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| Posted 5/3/15 6:36 PM |
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kailani15
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Re: Nyc teachers?
Posted by MrsB12614
Thank you for The feedback. I have my teaching licenses almost expiring actually, I did it for a year in a catholic school right out of college and hated the school (mostly due to lack of support). I have been a behavior specialist at a very large non profit but the pay and benefits just aren't cutting it anymore. I would stay in my position forever but with benefits dwindling and no pay increases its looking like not a good option unfortunately. I will definitely take into account everyone's opinions and keep my options open. Thanks again :)
My licenses is expiring also and i have no idea what to do. How did you get into the behavior specialist field? I wish the teaching field wasnt so cramped up right now bc i do love it so much.
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| Posted 5/7/15 10:11 PM |
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