Spanish Teacher 

Describe the type of organization you work for.
I work for the New York City Department of education, as a Spanish teacher at a small dual language middle school in Manhattan. I teach 7th and 8th grade Spanish, and am the only person in my department, so I design the curriculum on my own as well.

Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I teach 7th and 8th grade Spanish, and am the only person in my department, so I design the curriculum on my own as well. I see my students four times a week, and also have a homeroom and Advisory group (12 students for whose progress I’m responsible for keeping track of). I also have a group of nine students in the afterschool extended day program, which gives the kids an opportunity to read more and learn strategies for improving reading.

Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
About three months vacation total, excellent health insurance, pension, optional retirment fund participation, pre-tax transportation benefit, one day sick leave earned (and banked) per month worked, ability to borrow up to 20 sick days, leave for restoration of health available, sabbatical available after seven years.

Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
Excellent benefits but low salary for the amount of work involved.

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.

Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No

Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No

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