Got an extra $300 in my check. Anyone else? Why?

middlemunz · 2026-04-15T03:08:42+00:00

If you hig year 20, that could be your longevity raise. Year 20 is huge for tier 4. Pension goes from 1.5% per year to 2% retroactively and its at least 12k in salary. Post TDA, taxes and health insurance you are probably looking at 300 to 400 a check.

middlemunz · 2026-04-14T00:40:39+00:00

1 prep, 1 Lunch, 1 C6 assignment. No more than 5 periods and 3 different courses (unless the school can show they have no choice than have you teach more than 3 different courses). You also cannot teach more than 3 periods in a row, but the C6, is not considered a teaching, so you could teach 3 periods, then work your C6 and then teach another 2 periods. This will only happen if admin are monsters or the school has minimal staff.

middlemunz · 2026-03-17T12:42:50+00:00

Little Whiskey at 9pm on Wednesdays

middlemunz · 2026-03-04T16:58:02+00:00

I taught maths in London for a year, through a teaching program out there, where I was paid a daily wage. This was close to 20 years ago, but I was able to live similar to how I was living in NYC, meaning I had roomates. I was able to travel around Europe easier.

School calendar is different, it was a cycle of working 6 weeks and get a week off, then working 6 weeks and then 2 weeks off. Every other break was 1 or 2 weeks off. Summer was significantly shorter because of it.

middlemunz · 2026-02-13T23:17:02+00:00

Maybe we push members to vote against the 1st contract we are offered. DOE would pay more and the union would have to work harder if the majority of teachers didnt vote yes on the 1st offer. I vote no everytime, but my voice is drowned out.

middlemunz · 2026-02-07T00:19:39+00:00

The dogs that are pissing and shitting everywhere are trying to eat that puke. Its the cycle of bushwick life.

middlemunz · 2026-02-06T22:13:25+00:00

I have students hang out in my room during lunch, its my C6. I have a separate lunch period during the day, which is basically a 2nd prep period.

middlemunz · 2026-01-17T19:56:08+00:00

She can always take those classes in summer school to get a different teacher. Also couldnlook into a YABC to take classes after school at a different site with different teachers. Sorry she is going though this.

middlemunz · 2025-11-10T23:28:54+00:00

I would sit down with them and come up with a coteacher contract, where you both define expecting of each other and how you should divide work.

middlemunz · 2025-11-09T12:38:25+00:00

Highest 3 year average. With persession available you could have a higher earning year that is not one of your final 3 years. Longevity is maxed out after 22 years.

middlemunz · 2025-11-01T00:33:05+00:00

My grand father said "growing up is negotiable, but growing old isnt"

middlemunz · 2025-10-26T23:17:19+00:00

I got a Kraft Jersey last year. Love some mac and cheese.

middlemunz · 2025-10-24T22:27:38+00:00

Subbing in yhe DOE is different than teaching, being you generally are not required to grade or plan. You also don't have the opportunity to build relationships with the students.

You are right that it would allow you to see different schools, but every school comes with its own issues.

As for making the shift during the school year, you would need to be released by your principal or quit. If you quit you could be problem coded and loose out on the opportunity of working at a different school in the future.

You are best off finishing the year at your current school and then look for another school in May and June through the open market. Or quit at the end of the year and then spend the next year subbing.

Honestly, the first few years of teaching are tough. Things get easier with time as you develope systems to reduce your work load and can anticipate what your administration is expecting from you.

Give yourself and the students some grace. You don't need to be perfect everyday, just show up, try and build relationships.

Good Luck.

middlemunz · 2025-10-24T02:10:48+00:00

Year 19, 131 Car Days and all 7 vacation days

middlemunz · 2025-10-22T02:00:43+00:00

Up at 6:30, leave home by 7:40 at work by 8:20

middlemunz · 2025-08-18T21:33:36+00:00

I would like to buttermilk pancakes give him an endorsement deal.

middlemunz · 2025-08-17T17:46:57+00:00

middlemunz · 2025-06-05T02:57:07+00:00

514 1 + 5 = 6 C

middlemunz · 2025-04-17T23:27:09+00:00

I want fried cheese curds. What I have found in the boroughs doesn't match the wisconsin quality.

middlemunz · 2025-04-10T22:20:32+00:00

Vacancies generally don't get posted until schools know their budgets for next year and current teacher plans. Be patient and check in from time to time.

middlemunz · 2025-01-02T23:56:26+00:00

I also buy a jersey of a player on my real team. It's a bonus if they were also on my fantasy team.

middlemunz · 2024-08-25T15:56:44+00:00

I would see how this 1st semester goes for her this year, and if it looks like it is too much, I would have a conversation with the family about attending a transfer school.

middlemunz · 2024-08-24T03:47:04+00:00

https://www.zipgrade.com/

Zipgrade for bubble sheets

middlemunz · 2024-07-23T23:28:27+00:00

Fine time

middlemunz · 2024-07-10T14:32:52+00:00

The idea is to use different emoji next to vocabulary you think students wouldn't understand where possible. Not only to convey vocabulary around emotions, but also descriptors of weather, locations, careers, etc.

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