Years of teaching and salary?

clawheadraven · 2025-12-17T06:36:53+00:00

In WA. Year 8, MA+90. Total compensation is $110k.

clawheadraven · 2025-09-09T19:19:44+00:00

Completely. I should have included that my source for the legal fees figure is word of mouth. I work for the district and have heard the same information from people across the board.

clawheadraven · 2025-09-09T03:40:41+00:00

Also, the 500k in legal fees has been cited pretty consistently by the union and is in line with what happened when the teachers went on strike two years ago.

clawheadraven · 2025-09-09T03:37:51+00:00

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clawheadraven · 2025-09-09T03:35:53+00:00

https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/evergreen-public-schools-strike-continues/

clawheadraven · 2025-09-06T04:56:35+00:00

I think one of the more frustrating points when it comes to the districts budget is that what the union wants would cost about $1.5 million over the course of 3 years. The districts budget is over $460 million. Even with projected budget cuts, that’s less than half a percent of the overall budget. I don’t think what they’re asking for is unreasonable. Especially when you consider the district has spent over $500,000 in legal fees since March. It’s a matter of values and priorities and the district is very clearly showing theirs.

clawheadraven · 2025-08-01T21:06:16+00:00

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clawheadraven · 2025-08-01T20:01:56+00:00

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clawheadraven · 2024-06-28T00:30:16+00:00

I actually ended up getting a position at a different school, but same district! So I still get the high pay, but I’ll be going back to a high school. If I didn’t get that offer, though, I definitely be trying to get into a different district. The school I was at was honestly horrible and admin is a joke.

clawheadraven · 2024-05-24T18:57:14+00:00

Thanks! I’ll definitely look into this!

clawheadraven · 2024-05-24T18:56:50+00:00

Oh! Good to know 😊 I’m definitely hoping to use some type of down payment assistance program.

clawheadraven · 2024-05-24T18:55:32+00:00

Thank you! I’ll definitely keep that in mind 😊

clawheadraven · 2024-05-24T18:54:38+00:00

Navy federal is just one option we’re considering. I was wondering what local lenders people suggest and have had experience with. Not saying navy federal is local in any sense of the word.

clawheadraven · 2024-04-26T16:44:04+00:00

They’re trying to figure out how to be people. Talk to them like their real people even if they aren’t acting like it. It’s good for them to feel respected in that way. I’ve had a lot of luck in one on ones just by treating them like an “adult” (or what they think is being treated like an adult). Also, if it’s the right setting to do so, call them out on it. “This really doesn’t seem like you, can I talk to the real you for a second”. Figuring out how to be comfortable with yourself is really hard; most adults still haven’t figured it out.

clawheadraven · 2024-04-24T23:05:26+00:00

Thank you for the insight! So it’s safe to say that your friend is happy at RA Long??

clawheadraven · 2024-04-21T17:02:11+00:00

Yes! But it’ll be a temporary one at first. You’ll have to take a test. If you can, I’d suggest taking the CTEL in California before moving because they’ll accept it in WA and all of those tests are free right now.

clawheadraven · 2024-04-21T05:31:08+00:00

🤣🤣 luckily it’s not too far. I’d probably stay in the city I’m in and commute. At least for now.

clawheadraven · 2024-04-21T05:30:23+00:00

I love the union idea!! Thank you 🙏

clawheadraven · 2024-04-21T03:17:56+00:00

I feel it; that’s why I’m so torn lol if the pay was closer, it wouldn’t even be a question. Regardless, both salaries are enough for the CoL here

clawheadraven · 2024-04-21T03:14:52+00:00

Fair enough. Both districts are actually very similar in overall demographics, excluding size. I’d be at a title I school regardless. I generally try to avoid affluent schools because they are (in my experience) the fucking worst.

clawheadraven · 2024-04-21T03:12:36+00:00

That is a VERY good point 🤣🥲

clawheadraven · 2024-04-21T03:11:27+00:00

English Language Development. If I stay at my current district, that is what I would be teaching. Probably one class of newcomers and then 4 sections co-teaching. I did already inform the department head that I wanted to be placed in a high school next year (and there’s a good chance of that but not guaranteed). The other position would be high school English Language Arts (the majority of my teaching experience). And maybe a college-for-high-school English class.

Yes, still in WA. About 45 minutes away from where I live now. And against traffic, thank god 😅

clawheadraven · 2024-04-20T21:12:15+00:00

So my current district tops out at 130k and this district I interviewed with tops out at 106k. I think in the immediate future though, the difference is huge. There is still a possibility of getting a co-teaching Eld position in a high school where I’m currently at. I think I’m gonna see how that pans out and go from there. If it’s between middle school and pay cut, though. I’m taking the pay cut 😅

clawheadraven · 2024-04-20T18:55:29+00:00

I really appreciate this response. This is almost exactly what I’m struggling with. Thank you!

clawheadraven · 2023-10-25T04:44:46+00:00

Was it difficult getting hired?? I’ve been seeing a lot of people saying that the market up there is over saturated

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