6 Reviews
Rating Distribution
Position did not match description
Role did not match the job description as posted; found management to be incompetent.
thumb_up Pros
- Working with students
thumb_down Cons
- Misleading job description
- Weak management
Disorganized with heavy testing focus
District is disorganized, admin support is lacking, and there is too much emphasis on standardized testing at the expense of actual teaching time.
thumb_up Pros
- Coworkers
thumb_down Cons
- Disorganization
- Lack of admin support
- Testing overemphasis
District undervalues paraprofessionals
District doesn't prioritize paraprofessional staff; they are expected to carry the workload while others lack engagement.
thumb_up Pros
- Meaningful work with students
thumb_down Cons
- Low pay
- Uneven workload distribution
Experience varies by school and leadership
Overall experience depends heavily on the specific school and its leadership; support varies by location but a good experience is achievable with initiative.
thumb_up Pros
- Sense of purpose
- Career development opportunities
thumb_down Cons
- Inconsistent support across schools
Worst teaching experience
Described as one of the more difficult teaching experiences due to leadership and culture issues at the assigned school.
thumb_up Pros
- Students
thumb_down Cons
- Senior leadership
- Culture
Long tenure across multiple roles
Served the district for many years across roles including teacher, math coach, instructional coach, and reading coach with generally positive career progression.
thumb_up Pros
- Career development
- Benefits
thumb_down Cons
- Compensation compared to cost of living