(Spring 2013) Question 3. Would you recommend to a friend or family member to apply for a teaching position in the WGSD?

Spring 2013

Answers for 3: 89 Responses

NO
5/17/201310:02 PM
Not right now due to the cutbacks and declining enrollment
5/17/2013 4:36 PM
Definitely not
5/17/2013 7:42 AM
no
5/16/2013 11:OOPM
No, absolutely not I am currently looking to leave and as are many of my co-workers, as illustrated by two special ed teachers who took jobs at a neighboring district. I am sure there will be more to follow.
5/16/2013 9:48 PM
no
5/16/2013 9:45 PM
not currently
5/16/2013 3’19 PM
no! It is just not a happy place to work.
5/16/2013 9:40 AM
no, but that would apply to teaching in general
5/16/20139:31 AM
no
5/16/2013 8:59 AM

maybe, if they really needed a job.
5/16/2013 8:14 AM
NO
5/16/2013 6:49 AM
No.
5/15/2013 9:08 PM
No
5/15/2013 5:28 PM
No
5/15/201312:01 AM
no
5/15/2013 10:04 AM
yes, as a young teacher
5/15/2013 9:20 AM
Not at this time.
5/15/2013 8:35 AM
No
5/14/2013 8:37 PM
Maybe
5/14/2013 4:09 PM
No.
5/14/20131:34PM
no
5/14/2013 8:08 AM
No
5/13/2013 9:35 PM
NO
5/13/2013 6:35 PM
No.
5/13/2013 6:24 PM
No
5/13/2013 3:56 PM
YES
5/13/2013 3:55 PM
no
5/13/2013 3:27 PM
yes
5/13/2013 3:19PM
NO
5/13/2013 2:12 PM
Yes.
5/13/2013 1:54 PM
absolutely not
5/13/2013 12:34 AM
no
5/13/2013 12:17 AM
Money is money and new teachers need to get experience somewhere, so yes.
5/13/201311:52 AM
no
5/13/2013 11:02 AM
Yes
5/13/2013 10:57 AM
Never!
5/13/2013 10:24 AM
I had the opportunity to tell a family member of a position posted, but because of the climate, I decided not to tell them.
5/13/2013 10:23 AM
yes
5/13/2013 10:19 AM
This is a great question. I would say yes if you want to be on the cutting edge of education with technology and theory, but that would depend on the specific school. I see disparity between buildings and what is expected.

5/13/2013 10:17 AM
no
5/13/2013 9:50 AM
yes, with understanding of expectations
5/13/2013 9:47 AM
No. I can’t afford to be a teacher in this district.:(If I’m looking for a higher paying job, why would I recommend someone to start working here?
5/13/2013 9:44 AM
neutral
5/13/2013 9:38 AM
yes
5/13/2013 9:38 AM
No
5/13/20139:31 AM
no
5/13/2013 9:29 AM
Probably not. Most people that I work with are not happy
5/13/2013 9:27 AM
Nope
5/13/2013 9:24 AM
No
5/13/2013 9:18 AM
NO The merit pay is based on an unfair way to rate teachers. It is totally based on favoritism. Consistent rating is not done. The negative climate does not do well to develop new staff members. The walk thru which is done with staff members/administrators creates a very tense environment.
5/10/2013 1:16 PM
No
5/10/2013 7:09 AM
no
5/10/2013 7:02 AM
No!
5/9/2013 10:20PM
At this point NO!
5/9/2013 9:00 PM
Yes. I feel that the staff who work here are welcoming to others teachers.
5/9/2013 4:00 PM
No
5/9/2013 3:46 PM
NO
5/9/2013 2:54 PM
Yes because I think we have a great School District and wonderful teachers.
5/9/2013 2:46 PM
No
5/9/2013 12:52 AM
maybe
5/9/2013 12:45 AM
again, depends on the position
5/9/2013 11:35 AM
no
5/9/2013 10:44 AM
no
5/9/2013 9’10 AM
Yes
5/9/2013 8:34 AM
not on your life
5/9/2013 8:19 AM
yes
5/9/2013 7:49 AM
No
5/9/2013 7:39 AM
yes, we have a great staff for the most part who are willing to support others

5/9/2013 7:38 AM
no
5/9/2013 7:18 AM
no
5/9/2013 8:59 AM
no
5/8/2013 10:53PM
No
5/8/201310:00 PM
No
5/8/2013 9:13PM
no
5/8/2013 8:44 PM
No
5/8/2013 8:27 PM
No
5/8/2013 8:14PM
not with out a warning of the high expectations and constant drive that is expected of us without compensation
5/8/2013 7:15PM
No
5/8/20135:31 PM
No
5/8/2013 5:12PM

Paper Copy Results
1. NO – Teachers, young and old, are not treated with respect. Salaries/treatment of new teachers might be attractive at the beginning, but what is the incentive to remain in the district? Senior teachers are not valued nor appreciated for all that they have done for the District and past students. The only happy ending is that our parents of past students have acknowledged our value.
2. No
3. No
4. No
5. My concern is that if you get a job in Waterford how long will you last? I have seen teachers with lots of experience and have had good reviews be let go… is that where I would want my son or daughter to work… not highly recommending it.
6. No
7. Yes
8. Yes – but let them know the climate ahead of time.
9. No

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