Monday, December 13, 2010
Jobs
There are a few mathematics positions (middle grades and elementary) open in Fannin County, Georgia. Please apply on Teach Georgia if you are interested.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Extra Credit?
If you have questions about extra credit, please log on and read the article (URL below). Very interesting -
Barbara
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/coach_gs_teaching_tips/2010/11/why_extra_credit_is_extra_wrong.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+edweek%2Fcoachg+%28Coach+G%E2%80%99s+Teaching+Tips%29
Barbara
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/coach_gs_teaching_tips/2010/11/why_extra_credit_is_extra_wrong.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+edweek%2Fcoachg+%28Coach+G%E2%80%99s+Teaching+Tips%29
Monday, November 22, 2010
Reposted from: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/reengaging-students-andrew-marcinek
Ten Simple Strategies for Re-engaging Students
By Andrew Marcinek
11/21/10
Last week I observed a tired classroom. My English 101 class looked bored and uninterested in the discussion we were having. I observed one student intently working on a crossword puzzle. He was engaged. Another student was sneaking a peak at her mobile device every so often and then quickly looked back in my direction. She was almost engaged. Some students were simply staring at me so intently that I assumed they had painted eyes on the exterior of their eyelids.
Quick. React. What do you do hot shot? What. Do. You. Do?
There have been many conversations about transforming classrooms and in fact just one this week on transforming the entire educational system in #edchat. Change can be overwhelming for anyone, whether you are a new teacher or if you are a year away from retirement, but what is a good pace for change in our classrooms? Do we really need to overhaul the entire system overnight or simply take a micro approach and create small, incremental steps within our own classroom?
I came home from class and watched several videos by Michael Wesch, scanned Twitter for insight, and put on some music to ease my troubled mind. Then I reacted. I did not have time to sit around and wait. These students needed me and I was not living up to my personal standards. I took those tired faces and placed them around my computer monitor and reexamined my approach to English 101. Here's what we did.
Without disrupting the progression of the classroom too much, I decided to present the class with some new expectations for the class. I added a class wiki to facilitate our new path. Here is my list of expectations:
1. Have fun
I hope that this project will make writing a paper a more engaging process. Many times, students go through the motions in pursuit of the grade while missing out on the learning. This is where I hope this project will take us in a different direction. Too many times in higher education grades are obtained and learning is left behind. This is where that routine changes. I want you to become an expert on the issue you are covering and enjoy the process of research and writing.
2. Learn beyond the walls
Every week we enter our classroom and shut the door. There are no windows, one computer, and eight outlets. However, most of you possess devices that connect you to the outside world and to numerous contacts. Some of you are probably reading this on a mobile device. What is wrong with this picture? It is a skewed vision of what learning should be. Therefore, this project will take our class beyond the walls and windowless concrete and carry us into a world that is constantly connected and moving.
3. Expand your audience
I read your paper. I edit your paper. I grade your paper. Yawn. While I am an objective, worthy audience, I am simply one person. Today's student has the ability to reach out to millions on a daily basis and simply ask, "Is this good?" This project will present many windows to your work and engage you in a learning community beyond the walls of the Science Center. Learning should be transparent and open. Please allow others to collaborate with you as we engage in a new learning community.
4. Collaborate
One of our best resources as learners is our ability to connect. We can connect like never before and have the opportunity to engage with others from around the world on a daily basis. If we can learn anything from the web 2.0 generation it is that the ability to share and learn from each other is limitless.
5. Deconstruct an issue transparently
This project will open up your research and allow others to see how you are progressing. This project will model an environment of constructive criticism and intellectual discourse. There is no room for bullying or inappropriate criticism. This environment will employ transparency so that we can share and learn from each other.
6. Make many mistakes along the way
Unlike traditional assignments where mistakes are marked wrong, this project will mark your mistakes as learning steps. I encourage you to take risks and seek out information beyond what you think may or may not be right. In this forum, being right is hardly the end goal. Rather, the pursuit of greater understanding while exercising all of your options within a moral and ethical framework.
7. Share
What happens when you take notes within a notebook? You eventually close that notebook and put it into a bag, or drawer. Only you possess that information. This is hardly the way our world works today and hardly the way we will conduct our research for this project. By conducting research that is transparent, it will allow us to use a variety of sources and learn from each other.
8. Provide Constructive Criticism
One of the benefits of transparent learning is the ability to not only receive feedback from the instructor but to seek feedback from a much larger audience. This community we are creating will allow us to bounce ideas and critique work as we progress. While I will also take part in this critique, I urge you to consult your classmates for feedback and suggestions.
9. Eat a sandwich
A sandwich is like a well-constructed argumentative essay. It contains many layers but is constructed in a central...Ok, I can't continue with this nonsense. Just make a sandwich and enjoy it.
10. Engage Others
This type of work will require you to engage an audience and be a participatory learner. It is hard to sit back and coast in this format and will require each student to be an active participant in the learning process. I look forward to learning from each of you and creating a community of resources.
After I made this list. I sat back and imagined the project unfolding. What did this student learn from my English 101 class? How are they different? My learning objectives were clearly stated from the beginning, but I wanted more for them. I wanted them to go beyond reading critically, critical analysis, evaluating a writing task for purpose, audience, etc. I wanted them to not only write about this world, but also engage with it. My hope is that they understand that learning can take on various forms. The classroom is only one learning environment.
No matter the level of teaching experience we have all encountered moments where we feel disconnected from our students. This hardly means we are an awful teacher and need to forget everything we have learned and start over, but simply react. Find the best way to connect with students and realize that not all connections will suit every student. Connections can be made through a variety of ways. The key is not to overhaul the entire system, but simply adapt and change as you progress. Set a course for learning and be prepared for rough seas. Create a practical alternative or adaptation that blends elements of what we have been doing and what we would like to do better. The connections will follow.
By Andrew Marcinek
11/21/10
Last week I observed a tired classroom. My English 101 class looked bored and uninterested in the discussion we were having. I observed one student intently working on a crossword puzzle. He was engaged. Another student was sneaking a peak at her mobile device every so often and then quickly looked back in my direction. She was almost engaged. Some students were simply staring at me so intently that I assumed they had painted eyes on the exterior of their eyelids.
Quick. React. What do you do hot shot? What. Do. You. Do?
There have been many conversations about transforming classrooms and in fact just one this week on transforming the entire educational system in #edchat. Change can be overwhelming for anyone, whether you are a new teacher or if you are a year away from retirement, but what is a good pace for change in our classrooms? Do we really need to overhaul the entire system overnight or simply take a micro approach and create small, incremental steps within our own classroom?
I came home from class and watched several videos by Michael Wesch, scanned Twitter for insight, and put on some music to ease my troubled mind. Then I reacted. I did not have time to sit around and wait. These students needed me and I was not living up to my personal standards. I took those tired faces and placed them around my computer monitor and reexamined my approach to English 101. Here's what we did.
Without disrupting the progression of the classroom too much, I decided to present the class with some new expectations for the class. I added a class wiki to facilitate our new path. Here is my list of expectations:
1. Have fun
I hope that this project will make writing a paper a more engaging process. Many times, students go through the motions in pursuit of the grade while missing out on the learning. This is where I hope this project will take us in a different direction. Too many times in higher education grades are obtained and learning is left behind. This is where that routine changes. I want you to become an expert on the issue you are covering and enjoy the process of research and writing.
2. Learn beyond the walls
Every week we enter our classroom and shut the door. There are no windows, one computer, and eight outlets. However, most of you possess devices that connect you to the outside world and to numerous contacts. Some of you are probably reading this on a mobile device. What is wrong with this picture? It is a skewed vision of what learning should be. Therefore, this project will take our class beyond the walls and windowless concrete and carry us into a world that is constantly connected and moving.
3. Expand your audience
I read your paper. I edit your paper. I grade your paper. Yawn. While I am an objective, worthy audience, I am simply one person. Today's student has the ability to reach out to millions on a daily basis and simply ask, "Is this good?" This project will present many windows to your work and engage you in a learning community beyond the walls of the Science Center. Learning should be transparent and open. Please allow others to collaborate with you as we engage in a new learning community.
4. Collaborate
One of our best resources as learners is our ability to connect. We can connect like never before and have the opportunity to engage with others from around the world on a daily basis. If we can learn anything from the web 2.0 generation it is that the ability to share and learn from each other is limitless.
5. Deconstruct an issue transparently
This project will open up your research and allow others to see how you are progressing. This project will model an environment of constructive criticism and intellectual discourse. There is no room for bullying or inappropriate criticism. This environment will employ transparency so that we can share and learn from each other.
6. Make many mistakes along the way
Unlike traditional assignments where mistakes are marked wrong, this project will mark your mistakes as learning steps. I encourage you to take risks and seek out information beyond what you think may or may not be right. In this forum, being right is hardly the end goal. Rather, the pursuit of greater understanding while exercising all of your options within a moral and ethical framework.
7. Share
What happens when you take notes within a notebook? You eventually close that notebook and put it into a bag, or drawer. Only you possess that information. This is hardly the way our world works today and hardly the way we will conduct our research for this project. By conducting research that is transparent, it will allow us to use a variety of sources and learn from each other.
8. Provide Constructive Criticism
One of the benefits of transparent learning is the ability to not only receive feedback from the instructor but to seek feedback from a much larger audience. This community we are creating will allow us to bounce ideas and critique work as we progress. While I will also take part in this critique, I urge you to consult your classmates for feedback and suggestions.
9. Eat a sandwich
A sandwich is like a well-constructed argumentative essay. It contains many layers but is constructed in a central...Ok, I can't continue with this nonsense. Just make a sandwich and enjoy it.
10. Engage Others
This type of work will require you to engage an audience and be a participatory learner. It is hard to sit back and coast in this format and will require each student to be an active participant in the learning process. I look forward to learning from each of you and creating a community of resources.
After I made this list. I sat back and imagined the project unfolding. What did this student learn from my English 101 class? How are they different? My learning objectives were clearly stated from the beginning, but I wanted more for them. I wanted them to go beyond reading critically, critical analysis, evaluating a writing task for purpose, audience, etc. I wanted them to not only write about this world, but also engage with it. My hope is that they understand that learning can take on various forms. The classroom is only one learning environment.
No matter the level of teaching experience we have all encountered moments where we feel disconnected from our students. This hardly means we are an awful teacher and need to forget everything we have learned and start over, but simply react. Find the best way to connect with students and realize that not all connections will suit every student. Connections can be made through a variety of ways. The key is not to overhaul the entire system, but simply adapt and change as you progress. Set a course for learning and be prepared for rough seas. Create a practical alternative or adaptation that blends elements of what we have been doing and what we would like to do better. The connections will follow.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
IB Orientation - Great Opportunity
CASIE’s International Baccalaureate Orientation is now up on our website and available for registering. It is March 8, 2011, at Atlanta International School. As we discussed, CASIE will offer a discounted rate for all future teachers. They can sign up online at: www.casieonline.org/events. If you are interested, email Barbara Dixon for a discount code.
We are very excited to offer this opportunity to NGCSU future teachers. Please let me know if you have any questions and please spread the word!
Bobbi Kay ¦ Associate Executive Director
Center for the Advancement and Study of International Education
P: 404.848.9044 ext 112 ¦ F: 404.848.9042 ¦ bobbi.kay@casieonline.org ¦ www.casieonline.org
We are very excited to offer this opportunity to NGCSU future teachers. Please let me know if you have any questions and please spread the word!
Bobbi Kay ¦ Associate Executive Director
Center for the Advancement and Study of International Education
P: 404.848.9044 ext 112 ¦ F: 404.848.9042 ¦ bobbi.kay@casieonline.org ¦ www.casieonline.org
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Chestatee Academy - Hall County
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/41045/
Check out the link above to learn about Chestatee's innovative programming.
Check out the link above to learn about Chestatee's innovative programming.
Opportunities Overseas
Please find attached information about the 2,000 Grants for North American Language and Culture Assistants (Cultural Ambassadors) in schools in Spain for the 2011/2012 school year. This program is designed for college graduates, as well as college seniors and juniors. US or Canadian passport is required.
The application deadline is March 31, 2011, and complete information is provided at the Spanish Embassy Education Office website:
http://www.mec.es/sgci/usa/es/home/index.shtml
Please,feel free to forward this email among your students and make the attached brochure and poster available to them at your Resource Center, Library or Department public area. It is very important that you let the candidates know that there is NO APPLICATION FEE and that they do not have to provide any kind of deposit.
Around 1,500 US and Canadian graduates and students are currently participating in this assistantship program in Spanish schools. Special thanks to those of you who have collaborated with us for several years and have contributed to the enormous success of this program. We are convinced that the positions offered for the upcoming school year will continue to provide your graduates and students with a unique opportunity to improve their Spanish language and teaching skills and become immersed in the culture and history of Spain.
The application deadline is March 31, 2011, and complete information is provided at the Spanish Embassy Education Office website:
http://www.mec.es/sgci/usa/es/home/index.shtml
Please,feel free to forward this email among your students and make the attached brochure and poster available to them at your Resource Center, Library or Department public area. It is very important that you let the candidates know that there is NO APPLICATION FEE and that they do not have to provide any kind of deposit.
Around 1,500 US and Canadian graduates and students are currently participating in this assistantship program in Spanish schools. Special thanks to those of you who have collaborated with us for several years and have contributed to the enormous success of this program. We are convinced that the positions offered for the upcoming school year will continue to provide your graduates and students with a unique opportunity to improve their Spanish language and teaching skills and become immersed in the culture and history of Spain.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Article Links
Check out these education links -
Teachers Prefer Technology over Textbooks
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/8127270/Textbooks-becoming-obsolete-due-to-rise-of-computers-in-the-classroom-claim-teachers.html
Longer Days?
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/class-struggle/2010/11/dispiriting_fight_over_longer.html
Technology Plan
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/11/09/12edtech.h30.html?tkn=UOCCqcfSmqGs%2FNrvf771479di6qNQS9CgTTQ&cmp=clp-sb-ascd
Teachers Prefer Technology over Textbooks
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/8127270/Textbooks-becoming-obsolete-due-to-rise-of-computers-in-the-classroom-claim-teachers.html
Longer Days?
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/class-struggle/2010/11/dispiriting_fight_over_longer.html
Technology Plan
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/11/09/12edtech.h30.html?tkn=UOCCqcfSmqGs%2FNrvf771479di6qNQS9CgTTQ&cmp=clp-sb-ascd
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Donovan Layton. He was recently asked to present Effective Teaching Strategies to other teachers in his county. Way to go Donovan!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Teaching Opportunities--Southern Teachers Agency
There are teaching opportunities available at Southern Teachers Agency. For more information contact
Kim Emmert
Coordinator of College Recruiting
Southern Teachers Agency
Tel (434) 295-9122
Recruiter@SouthernTeachers.com
www.SouthernTeachers.com
Kim Emmert
Coordinator of College Recruiting
Southern Teachers Agency
Tel (434) 295-9122
Recruiter@SouthernTeachers.com
www.SouthernTeachers.com
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Website for Collaborative Learning
If you are looking for Collaborative Learning ideas for your units, classroom, or to add new strategies to your teaching, check out this website: http://www.collaborativelearning.org/.
Have a great rest of the weekend.
Have a great rest of the weekend.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Job Opportunity!
Posted: Wednesday, September 8th 2010 at 2:55pm
Hall Co. Schools hiring half-time teachers
By Katie Highsmith Staff
GAINESVILLE - The Hall County School System is hiring.
Superintendent Will Schofield said Wednesday that the district is soliciting online applications for 15 to 30 certified half-time teachers.
He said the combination of the district no longer having any schools labeled "Needs Improvement" along with a record annual allotment has provided the federal Title I funds for the new hires.
Schofield said the new teachers will be hired to teach at Title 1 elementary schools to work with small groups of reading and math students during the academic block. He said middle school English and language arts teachers will be assigned to Title 1 middle schools to work with small groups of students on standards for those subjects. Schofield said middle school math teachers will also be hired for similar purposes.
Schofield added that these positions have no guarantee beyond the current school year, but he said they do qualify for employee benefits.
He said only applications completed online will be considered.
Retrieved from: http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=232091
Hall Co. Schools hiring half-time teachers
By Katie Highsmith Staff
GAINESVILLE - The Hall County School System is hiring.
Superintendent Will Schofield said Wednesday that the district is soliciting online applications for 15 to 30 certified half-time teachers.
He said the combination of the district no longer having any schools labeled "Needs Improvement" along with a record annual allotment has provided the federal Title I funds for the new hires.
Schofield said the new teachers will be hired to teach at Title 1 elementary schools to work with small groups of reading and math students during the academic block. He said middle school English and language arts teachers will be assigned to Title 1 middle schools to work with small groups of students on standards for those subjects. Schofield said middle school math teachers will also be hired for similar purposes.
Schofield added that these positions have no guarantee beyond the current school year, but he said they do qualify for employee benefits.
He said only applications completed online will be considered.
Retrieved from: http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=232091
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Jobs
Please send me an email at bdixon@northgeorgia.edu if you are certified in Secondary Mathematics or SPED (will be in high school).
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Fellowship
CASIE is the Center for the Advancement of Studies in International Education. Please respond if you are interested in applying for the fellowship.
Fellowship Applications Due November 15, 2010
CASIE is accepting applications for its research fellowship program. Graduate students who are interested in conducting research on international education are invited to apply. The program gives fellowship participants an opportunity to work one on one with CASIE staff, board members and members of CASIE’s extended academic community while fostering research on international education and policy. For more information on the Fellowship Program or to download an application, visit www.casieonline.org/Programs/Fellowships.html.
Fellowship Applications Due November 15, 2010
CASIE is accepting applications for its research fellowship program. Graduate students who are interested in conducting research on international education are invited to apply. The program gives fellowship participants an opportunity to work one on one with CASIE staff, board members and members of CASIE’s extended academic community while fostering research on international education and policy. For more information on the Fellowship Program or to download an application, visit www.casieonline.org/Programs/Fellowships.html.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Logical Choice
A huge thank you to Cynthia Kaye and her team at Logical Choice Technologies, Lawrenceville, GA, for providing a 3Cam for one of our students teaching outside the United States. This technology will allow him more flexibility as he teaches mathematics. Thank you, as well, to Becky Milford, our representative, for providing an abundance of opportunities for professional learning.
Download ActivInspire
Promethean is giving everyone the opportunity to download the personal version of ActivInspire. This free software will allow you to create Flip Charts for Promethean Boards. Here are the directions. Start Creating :-)
In your web browser, navigate to www.prometheanplanet.com
In order to access the download page, you must be logged in to the site. If you are not currently
registered, click the “Register” link; it is quick and free.
1. Below the banner at the top, in the row of menus options, click “Support”
2. From the Product Support page, click the link for ActivInspire
3. About half-way down the page, click the link marked “Download ActivInspire (this link will open a new
window)” and select your language for download from the next page
4. Click the “Download version 1.4” button
5. Select your operating system
6. A window will pop up with some questions about your use of ActivClassroom products
7. When you complete the form and click “Submit Form,” download will begin
In your web browser, navigate to www.prometheanplanet.com
In order to access the download page, you must be logged in to the site. If you are not currently
registered, click the “Register” link; it is quick and free.
1. Below the banner at the top, in the row of menus options, click “Support”
2. From the Product Support page, click the link for ActivInspire
3. About half-way down the page, click the link marked “Download ActivInspire (this link will open a new
window)” and select your language for download from the next page
4. Click the “Download version 1.4” button
5. Select your operating system
6. A window will pop up with some questions about your use of ActivClassroom products
7. When you complete the form and click “Submit Form,” download will begin
School Starts - August 2010
Thoughts -
With the start of a new school year, thoughts often go back to school years of old. Remember when we had to walk two miles uphill in the snow to school both ways??? Ha! Ha! As different as school may seem for some of us, it is normal for the students that are currently attending. Students are used to all the Promethean Boards, IPads, and Skype. As educators, we are the ones that sometimes lag behind in our technological training. I hope that you will take time this year to make learning and teaching more technology one of your priorities if you haven't already.
If you haven't had a chance to thank one of your former teachers that made a difference in your life, please take a few minutes and write a note or make a telephone call to them. I am sure they would love to hear from you and we all need to know that we make a difference.
Sad Note -
Many of you know Jeremy who worked with us in Post Bac for a couple of years. He is currently teaching in Kubal, Afghanistan. Recently there was an attack on some Americans in the country. Three of those Americans were friends with Jeremy and two of our other students, Zack and Trey. Please keep them all in your thoughts.
Other News -
Congratulations to the current group of Post Bacs who are currently in student teaching. I hope that you all learn a lot and pass on your vast knowledge to all those around.
Pinecrest Academy -
We have recently started a partnership with Pinecrest Academy to work with their staff on Professional Learning. The first session was exciting and invigorating. We are looking forward to learning and growing with this amazing group of educators.
With the start of a new school year, thoughts often go back to school years of old. Remember when we had to walk two miles uphill in the snow to school both ways??? Ha! Ha! As different as school may seem for some of us, it is normal for the students that are currently attending. Students are used to all the Promethean Boards, IPads, and Skype. As educators, we are the ones that sometimes lag behind in our technological training. I hope that you will take time this year to make learning and teaching more technology one of your priorities if you haven't already.
If you haven't had a chance to thank one of your former teachers that made a difference in your life, please take a few minutes and write a note or make a telephone call to them. I am sure they would love to hear from you and we all need to know that we make a difference.
Sad Note -
Many of you know Jeremy who worked with us in Post Bac for a couple of years. He is currently teaching in Kubal, Afghanistan. Recently there was an attack on some Americans in the country. Three of those Americans were friends with Jeremy and two of our other students, Zack and Trey. Please keep them all in your thoughts.
Other News -
Congratulations to the current group of Post Bacs who are currently in student teaching. I hope that you all learn a lot and pass on your vast knowledge to all those around.
Pinecrest Academy -
We have recently started a partnership with Pinecrest Academy to work with their staff on Professional Learning. The first session was exciting and invigorating. We are looking forward to learning and growing with this amazing group of educators.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Job Openings
West Forsyth High School has a long-term substitute position available. Please contact the principal at West Forsyth if you are Chemistry or Broad-field Science Certified.
Also, make sure to check the Teach Georgia website at http://www.teachgeorgia.org/home.aspx for several counties still have job openings. Example of a few counties with openings:
* Fulton has 20 listed openings
* Gwinnett has openings in secondary math, physics, and science
* Cobb has openings in secondary math and physics
Also, make sure to check the Teach Georgia website at http://www.teachgeorgia.org/home.aspx for several counties still have job openings. Example of a few counties with openings:
* Fulton has 20 listed openings
* Gwinnett has openings in secondary math, physics, and science
* Cobb has openings in secondary math and physics
Monday, July 26, 2010
More Jobs/Twitter/Changes
Jobs -
Cobb County is currently looking for teachers to fill slots for the 2010 - 2011 school year. Be sure to check their website as well as the TEACHGEORGIA site.
Change in Twitter -
So far we have only sent out tweets when there was a job available or something urgent. We will be changing those tweets to include various information concerning education. If your account is set to text messages and you don't have unlimited texts, you may want to change your account over to email.
Changes in the Office -
Jenica Alvarez will begin her student teaching the week of August 2. Please note that if you call the office, you will be directed to either Carrie Jane Sparks, Dixie Hamilton, Deborah Hartman, or Barbara Dixon.
Cobb County is currently looking for teachers to fill slots for the 2010 - 2011 school year. Be sure to check their website as well as the TEACHGEORGIA site.
Change in Twitter -
So far we have only sent out tweets when there was a job available or something urgent. We will be changing those tweets to include various information concerning education. If your account is set to text messages and you don't have unlimited texts, you may want to change your account over to email.
Changes in the Office -
Jenica Alvarez will begin her student teaching the week of August 2. Please note that if you call the office, you will be directed to either Carrie Jane Sparks, Dixie Hamilton, Deborah Hartman, or Barbara Dixon.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Jobs
There is a Language Arts job available at Jones Middle School and a high school English job available at South Gwinnett High School. Both schools are in Gwinnett County.
There is also a High School Mathematics job available in Rabun County.
There is also a High School Mathematics job available in Rabun County.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Education
As I approach the beginning of another cohort start, I think about all of the opportunities that teaching provides each of us. What other occupation can you affect so many lives students and parents exponentially? As a teacher, you become the provider of content, the counselor, the nurse, the authority, the one to dry the tears, and the one to encourage and support. Even though the list may seem endless and tiring, there is no better reward than to have a student come back and say, I am successful because you took the time to care. Teaching is a hard job; however, it is one that provides more rewards than can ever be counted. For all of you who have recently gotten jobs (congratulations), to the ones still looking (don't give up hope), and to the ones about to start - know that what you do for students makes a difference in ways that you may never understand. I hope you all have a great rest of the summer and know how honored I am to be called a teacher. :-) Barbara
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Barrow County
Teach Georgia has 26 jobs posted for Barrow County. Continue to check the Teach Georgia site as well as each school district's website for updates.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Jobs in Habersham County, GA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Candidates will not be considered without a completed application on file.)
POSITION JOB DETAILS QUALIFICATIONS APPLICATION
DEADLINE
Special Education Teacher
High School Level Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
General Curriculum (P-12)
Until Filled
Science Teacher High School Level Georgia Teaching Certificate in Science (6-12) Until Filled
English Teachers High School Level Georgia Teaching Certificate in English (6-12) Until Filled
Math Teachers High School Level Georgia Teaching Certificate in Math (6-12) Until Filled
Download Application at: www.franklin.k12.ga.us or
pick up application at any of our six schools or central office.
You must return application to the central office.
The Franklin County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment
practices.
(Candidates will not be considered without a completed application on file.)
POSITION JOB DETAILS QUALIFICATIONS APPLICATION
DEADLINE
Special Education Teacher
High School Level Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
General Curriculum (P-12)
Until Filled
Science Teacher High School Level Georgia Teaching Certificate in Science (6-12) Until Filled
English Teachers High School Level Georgia Teaching Certificate in English (6-12) Until Filled
Math Teachers High School Level Georgia Teaching Certificate in Math (6-12) Until Filled
Download Application at: www.franklin.k12.ga.us or
pick up application at any of our six schools or central office.
You must return application to the central office.
The Franklin County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment
practices.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
GACE Books for Sale by Student
I have a GACE XAM book in middle grades Language arts 011 and Middle Grades mathematics 013. If anyone is interested, they can contact me at lauradiehl@brmemc.net.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
New Starts
We are currently taking applications for the July cohort starts. If you know of anyone interested in the Post Bac Program, please refer them to the NGCSU School of Education website under Post Bac. The next cohorts will begin the week of July 19.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Spanish Jobs
Ms. Anita Lawrence, World Languages Coordinator in Atlanta Public Schools foresees a need for nearly 17 Spanish teachers for next year. If you are interested in these positions, feel free to contact Ms. Anita Lawrence at the email address below:
ablawrence@atlanta.k12.ga.us
ablawrence@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Monday, May 10, 2010
Jobs
Recently, I spoke with a principal from Henry County Schools and he informed me of several openings within Henry. Please go to teachgeorgia and to the Henry County website.
In other news, while talking to HR folks, they are telling us that hiring will not begin in earnest until the end of May and will continue through the middle of July. Employers can be very choosy about who they hire so remember to follow through on every step of the interview process.
We will be starting new cohorts in July, November, and February. If you know of anyone interested, please give them our name and number.
In other news, while talking to HR folks, they are telling us that hiring will not begin in earnest until the end of May and will continue through the middle of July. Employers can be very choosy about who they hire so remember to follow through on every step of the interview process.
We will be starting new cohorts in July, November, and February. If you know of anyone interested, please give them our name and number.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Opening at GAC
Faculty Positions
Name Owner Date
SH Math Deborah J. DeBoer 2/4/2010 11:59:37 AM
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Choral Director Deborah J. DeBoer 12/17/2009 10:35:59 AM
Name Owner Date
SH Math Deborah J. DeBoer 2/4/2010 11:59:37 AM
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Choral Director Deborah J. DeBoer 12/17/2009 10:35:59 AM
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Why GREAT teachers are required not just wanted!!!
The research shows that kids who have two, three, four strong teachers in a row will eventually excel, no matter what their background, while kids who have even two weak teachers in a row will never recover," says Kati Haycock of the Education Trust and coauthor of the 2006 study "Teaching Inequality: How Poor and Minority Students Are Shortchanged on Teacher Quality." copied from Newsweek, March 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Troops to Teachers
If you are former military, you may qualify for Troops to Teachers. If you qualify for the program, you could be eligible for up to $5,000 to help you meet the cost of certification or up to $10,000 as a bonus if you agree to teach in one of Georgia's high needs schools.
Georgia Teacher Certification Testing Requirements: The
Professional Standards Commission (PSC) initiated an educator assessment
program that is called the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of
Educators (GACE). The GACE web site is
www.gace.nesinc.com/GA_testdates.asp. They are the GACE Basic Skills and
the GACE Subject Content Area. The GACE Basic Skills Assessment is
required for acceptance into all teacher certification programs in
Georgia. The GACE Subject Content Area assessment is designed to
evaluate the specific subject area in which you intend to certify.
Coordination's are ongoing to have these tests offered through base education centers for active duty and reserve military personnel. We recommend you consider taking both tests prior to separating from the service if possible.
Please contact Georgia Troops to Teachers listed under the www.gapsc.com website.
Georgia Teacher Certification Testing Requirements: The
Professional Standards Commission (PSC) initiated an educator assessment
program that is called the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of
Educators (GACE). The GACE web site is
www.gace.nesinc.com/GA_testdates.asp. They are the GACE Basic Skills and
the GACE Subject Content Area. The GACE Basic Skills Assessment is
required for acceptance into all teacher certification programs in
Georgia. The GACE Subject Content Area assessment is designed to
evaluate the specific subject area in which you intend to certify.
Coordination's are ongoing to have these tests offered through base education centers for active duty and reserve military personnel. We recommend you consider taking both tests prior to separating from the service if possible.
Please contact Georgia Troops to Teachers listed under the www.gapsc.com website.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Project Wet and Wild
There will be a workshop for Project Wet and Wild March 27-28. This workshop will cover middle school activities, but if you are interested in teaching high school you are more than welcome to come. It will count for one PLU credit. Project Wet and Wild will meet from 9AM till 4PM each day so as to meet the requirements for the PLU. The workshop will cost $40, which covers snacks, lunch, and materials for both days. Only 24 people will be able to sign up for the workshop. The deadline to sign up is March 12, 2010.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
New Jobs in Gwinnett
Gwinnett County News 8:52 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010
6 principals named in Gwinnett
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Six principals have been selected to head six new Gwinnett schools opening next August.
Administrators for five elementary schools and a middle school were identified at Thursday's board of education regular meeting.
The new principals are Lawanna Owens-Twaites, Anderson-Livsey Elementary [Lawrenceville Elementary assistant principal]; Kimberly Reed, Burnett Elementary [Freeman's Mill Elementary assistant principal]; Dion Jones, Roberts Elementary [Rockbridge Elementary principal]; Dot Schoeller, Jenkins Elementary [ Simonton Elementary principal]; Joe Ahrens, Ferguson Elementary [Arcado Elementary principal]y; Chris Godfrey, Sugar Hill Elementary [Patrick Elementary assistant principal], and Joyce Spraggs, Grace Snell Middle School [human resources director].
Last month, the district named Kerensa Wing as principal of Lanier High School, also opening in August. Wing, who began working earlier this month, had served as assistant principal at Collins Hill High since 2002. For the next several months, she will hire faculty and staff, meet with parents and community members, and complete tasks associated with opening a new high school.
The school district will need to appoint 42 principals over the next five years as it opens eight new schools.
In a report to the board, Frances Davis, chief human resources officers, said the new schools must hire six assistant principals and 428 teachers. The district currently has 122 principals, 488 assistant principals and 11,573 teachers.
Elections for new board of education officers also were held Thursday's meeting. Mary Kay Murphy, who has served on the board since 1997, was elected chairman. Robert McClure, a board member since 1995, was elected vice-chairman.
More Job Possibilities
Teach Georgia has some job listings for schools all around the state. Go to www.teachgeorgia.org for more information on job possibilities. Also try checking out the local school system websites for more listings.
Job Possibilities
Southern Teachers Agency currently has 329 vacancies listed by schools for the 2010-11 school year. We expect schools to post additional openings with STA for the remainder of the spring and summer.
STA is the oldest educational recruitment service in America. We receive job listings from hundreds of PK-12 private schools around the South. Schools come to STA because they recognize the value of STA’s help in recruiting & screening talented candidates.
Certification is not required for most middle- and high-school teaching positions.
This week’s current openings include the following jobs:
Art –– 2 jobs in GA, TX
Biology –– 11 jobs in GA, LA, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA
Chinese –– 5 jobs in DC, FL, VA
Chemistry –– 12 jobs in AL, DC, FL, GA, KS, LA, MD, NC, PA, TN
Elementary –– 15 jobs in DC, GA, MD, NC, VA
English –– 29 jobs in FL, GA, MD, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA
French –– 6 jobs in GA, MD, SC, VA
School Counselor –– 19 jobs in DE, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, PA, TN, TX, VA
History/Social Studies –– 29 jobs in FL, GA, MD, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA
Latin –– 8 jobs in GA, MD, NC, PA, TN, VA
Learning Specialist –– 5 jobs in GA, KY, NC
Math –– 45 jobs in AL, DC, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
Media Specialist/Librarian –– 2 jobs in NC, VA
Music/Chorus/Band –– 3 jobs in FL, MD, TN
Physics –– 14 jobs in FL, GA, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA
Science –– 44 jobs in AL, DC, FL, GA, KS, LA, MD, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA
Spanish –– 26 jobs in DC, FL, GA, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
In addition, we presently have 91 Administrative Opportunities listed around the South.
Requirements:
- Elementary Education and Learning Specialist: teacher certification required
- Art, Physical Education, and Music: teacher certification strongly preferred
- Media Specialist/Library: MLS (or comparable degree) required
- Guidance Counselor: master’s degree in counselor education
- Administration: master’s degree in administration strongly preferred
- For most other middle- and high-school teaching positions, a bachelor’s degree with a major in the teaching field (or at least a minor) is essential, but teacher certification is not.
Application process: Interested candidates should apply to Southern Teachers Agency. The process consists of completing an STA application (available online), sending a credentials file, and having a telephone interview.
Please visit our website or contact:
Southern Teachers Agency
7 Elliewood Avenue, Suite 2A
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Tel (434) 295-9122
Teachers@SouthernTeachers.com
www.SouthernTeachers.com
Southern Teachers Job Fair
Charlottesville, Virginia
Friday, March 19, 2010
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