1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a K-12 teacher; I have taught high school level for most of my career. do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Education; public schools.
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What is your job title?
K-12 teacher; I have taught high school level for most of my career.
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I have taught with LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District) for over 25 years; working with grades K-12. I have 4 teaching credentials and a multiple subject credential which has enabled me to work in all subject areas and with special needs students. My specialist credential has qualified me to work as a resource specialist for five years.
The last several years, I have become a mentor teacher with BTSA, Beginning Teacher Support Assessment. I have
worked with the Green Dot Public Schools in Los Angeles.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
I have taught school for over 30 years.
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
I am working between 25-30 hours weekly, mentoring teachers with LAUSD.
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
The last year, I have mentored teachers who are district interns in their first year of teaching. The program is called BTSA, Beginning Teacher Support Assessment. I work with teachers, K-12, who are in their first year of teaching. My position is to visit the teachers to observe their classroom organization, management strategies, instructional strategies, student activities, lesson planning, their understanding and organization of subject matter, and their selection of appropriate instructional materials and resources. After the observation we reflect together, making recommendations, and discuss areas of follow-up.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
55000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
I have full health benefits, retirement plan of 401K, theState Teachers Retirement System- STRS, vacations are all holidays and summers are optional depending if I choose to teach, 10 paid sick days
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
Under, most of my hours of mentoring are volunteered; this week I helped teachers an additional 15 hours beyond my compensated hours..
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes, teaching and supporting others entails strong relationships and building a rapport with students. I enjoy supporting teachers and helping them with resources. I also feel passionate tapping into the potential of teachers as well as children. I look for the greatest areas of strengths and build from there to develop interest and confidence. As a mentor teacher, I have the opportunity to share many resources and help assist with grant programs.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
I work collaboratively with both school administrators and teachers in planning and preparing curriculum, lessons, student goals, and behaviorial strategies. Follow-up and making recommendations is part of our collaborative discussion. My work location has been in a Los Angeles classroom. I have always been able to decorate my classroom with student work, lessons, pictures, and high interest materials.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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8 Income
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3 Work Environment - co-workers
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4 Work Environment - supervisors
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5 Benefits
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6 Hours
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2 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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7 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Teachers need to enjoy working children, going the extra mile, and not working just for the money. They must be patient, concerned for the needs of children, be well organized, and have empathy. Rewards are progress and growth of the child's potential. A teacher is also a motivator and facilitator for the children to learn.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Teachers must have good organizational skills, computer technology is important to engage the students, and caring social skills. Teachers need to know their subject matter thoroughly and know how to teach with differentiation to accommodate all student needs.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Absolutely, college education is necessary to obtain a teaching credential and a grasp of the subject matter.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Teaching has tremendous job satisfaction and rewards; being able to make a difference in their lives and to see their changes/development/growth. Teaching is creative, challenging and exciting; working with children is fun and the activities can be wonderful. Everyday is a learning experience for both the teacher and students. A teacher is able to express leadership and influence which is very important work.
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