Re: O.T. Teachers

Posted by Paul in MN on May 16, 2009 at 16:45:34 from (71.210.140.166):

In Reply to: Re: O.T. Teachers posted by leeb on May 16, 2009 at 13:49:18:

Leeb,

Yes, I know it is possible for a teacher to make 60 K, but dig into the details further before making judgements. If they published the salary, I hope they published the criteria for achieving that salary. Usually this pay level is achieved by someone who has earned a Master's Degree (or more) in their teaching area, and has more than 25 years of experience. All college and university education costs and time are borne by the teacher, and many states require "continuing education" credits as a minimum requirement for license renewal. These costs are also fully paid for by the teacher. The "8 months" of work is less than reality, and during the 9.5 months of contract time (usually Aug 25 through June 7) the amount of time required "on the job" is followed by about 3 hours each evening for class prep, paper correcting, and parent contacts, and assigned "duty" to supervise student evening activities.

Yes, I know some teachers who were less dedicated and gamed the system, but I knew far more who gave far more than expected by the contract. You should be thankful there are as many dedicated professionals who have made your children's education successful. You have no idea of the amount of stress the job entails.

As to principals, assistant principals, superintendents and their assistants....now there is where I believe money is being wasted. Yes, I have worked for some whom I respected for their dedication and level of work, but I saw too many who were self serving and thought they were way more important than reality would suggest.

For those who think the answer to public education is to privatize it, the private schools can hire teachers and administrators who have no teacher training and no state license. Some of these people are very good, but way too many are incompetent. In our state we have quite a history of financial fraud with the Charter schools, and a very poor record of academic achievement.

Paul in MN

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