Elementary School Teachers Andy Davis Timothy Hong Arpi Kumuryan Kimberly Leon Jamie Spillman
Responsibilities of an Elementary School Teacher -Establish and enforce rules for classroom behavior -Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.. -Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. -Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. -Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Responsibilities of an Elementary School Teacher -Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. -Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. -Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help. -Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. -Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. -Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Responsibilities of an Elementary School Teacher -Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling. -Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence. -Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities. -Organize and label materials, and display students' work. Source: http://www.careerplanner.com/job-descriptions/elementary-school-teachers,-except- Special-Education.cfm
Current Trends for Elementary Teachers Even though jobs are not available at the moment, studies show that the demand for elementary school teaching will increase in the future. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (2009) quoted: Employment of school teachers is expected to grow by 13 percent between 2008 and 2018, about as fast as the average for all occupations. However, because of the size of the occupations in this group, this growth will create 468,600 additional teacher positions, more than all but a few occupations.
Current Trends for Elementary Teachers Reason for growth in the field of elementary teachers: 53% of today s teachers are from the baby boom generation,which means that many of those teachers will retire in the next 6-7 years and will make room for new teachers to take their positions. Sources -U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2009). Occupational employment statistics. Retrieved October 22, 2010, from www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes252021.htm -Carroll, T. (2009). The next generation of learning teams. The Next Generation of Teachers, 91(2), 8-13.
-LAUSD uses point system: Pay in LAUSD 1. 20 minimum points (equivalent to a Bachelor s Degree) = $45,637/maximum = $52,406 @ 10 year mark 2. 20 + 14 points = $45,692/maximum = $54,709 @ 10 year mark 3. 20 + 28 points = $46,178/maximum = $57,552 @ 10 year mark 4. 20 + 42 points = $46,232/maximum = $60,601 @ 10 year mark 5. 20 + 56 points = $46,719/maximum = $63,553 @ 10 year mark 6. 20 + 70 points = $46,794/maximum = $66,570 @ 10 year mark 7. 20 + 84 points = $48,600/maximum = $69,521 @ 10 year mark 8. 20 + 98 points = $49,681/maximum = $73,900 @ 10 year mark
Pay in LAUSD - With a Master s Degree an additional $584 is added to the annual salary - With a Doctorate s Degree an additional $1,168 is added to the annual salary - The maximum salary for a teacher with a Master s Degree is $79,490 - The maximum salary for a teacher with a Doctorate s Degree is $80,074 - Source: http://www.teachinla.com/research/documents/salarytables/ttableannual.pdf
Pay in BUSD Starting salary with only Bachelor s Degree = $43,989/maximum = $45,220 @ 9 year mark If additional units are taken with Bachelor s Degree: B.A. + 15 units = $43,991/maximum = $56,024 @ 11 year mark B.A. + 30 units = $45,367/maximum = $64,600 @ 14 year mark B.A. + 45 units = $45,811/maximum = $68,721 @ 15 year mark B.A. + 60 units = $47,462/maximum = $76,783 @ 21 year mark B.A. + 75 units = $49,305/maximum = $82,488 @ 24 year mark Starting salary with Bachelor s Degree plus Master s or Doctorate Degree = base + $1,170 Maximum monthly salary with Master s or Doctorate Degree = $2,341 Source: http://www.burbank.k12.ca.us/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=723
Pay in GUSD Starting salary with only Bachelor s Degree = $45,503 Starting salary with Bachelor s Degree plus Master s Degree = $47,629 After 10 years, maximum salary for only Bachelor s Degree = $53,991 If additional credits are taken with Bachelor s Degree (62 semester units or 93 quarter units) the salary can go up to $81,213. After 28 years, maximum salary for Bachelor s Degree plus Master s Degree = $88,157 Source:http://gusd.schoolwires.com/15791032013330307/lib/15791032013330307/gt a.pdf
Summary of Pay LAUSD has the highest starting pay at $45,637 GUSD has the best long term pay at $88,157 after 28 years with a B.A and a Masters degree
Hours Most schools in LAUSD, BUSD, and GUSD began at around 8:00 or 8:30 and end around 2:00 to 3:00pm. Teachers usually arrive earlier to set up classroom and arrange lesson plans and may stay later to grade papers and straighten up classroom The school hours in every school in each district vary slightly but remain in these parameters.
Working conditions in LAUSD A total of 891 schools Traditional school year calendar Max. of 24 students in K-3 classrooms Technology enriched classrooms District library services Free internet access English Language Learners (32%) Majority of students are Hispanic (74.2%) Source: www.lausd.net
Working conditions in BUSD A total of 29 schools Similar to LAUSD 21 students to a classroom English Language Learners (11%) Majority of students are Caucasian (46.3%) Sources: www.burbank.k12.ca.us/ www.education.com/
Working Conditions in GUSD Total of 31 schools Similar to BUSD and LAUSD 22 students per classroom English Language Learners (25%) Source: www.gusd.net/
LAUSD Advancement Opportunities Opportunities for continued education and professional growth District-sponsored professional development In service training classes mentor teacher program peer assistance review teacher training academy salary point credit classes technology-related instructional classes grant writing assistance museum, university, and business partnerships language acquisition programs Leadership and promotional opportunities Department chairperson Program coordinator Mentor teacher Math and literacy coaches Instructional advisor School site administrator Non-school site administrator School principal Source: www.lausd.net
BUSD and GUSD Advancement opportunities BUSD: -Professional development classes approved for salary credit -Instructional services and support programs -Technology support -Teacher mentors -New teacher support GUSD: -Merit and fitness based promotions and salary increases -Educational advancement incentives -Program managers -New teacher orientation Sources: www.gusd.net www.burbank.k12.ca.us/ www.education.com/
LAUSD Employee Benefits -The district pays for medical plans, dental plans, and vision plans. It also covers the employees dependents. -The employee gets to choose what kind of plan they want to get and what insurance provider they want. If they are eligible, the district pays for basic life insurance.- -Also employees have the decision to get Tax shelter annuities which is a good way to save for retirement. They take a percentage of the paycheck that is put aside for retirement savings. -Employee Reimbursement Program (ERP) is a benefit program established by and paid by LAUSD. The program covers automotive vandalism and personal property damage and/or theft. Source: http://notebook.lausd.net/portal/page?_pageid=33,184842&_dad=ptl&_schema=ptl_ep
GUSD Employee Benefits The employee gets to choose from an HMO or PPO. The district pays up to $13,547 in medical bills yearly and if the employee goes over they have to pay the difference out of their own pocket. Also covers employees dependents A full time employee gets Dental and Vision benefits the district pays for all expenses. The district pays for basic life insurance of the employee. The retirement benefits depend on the classification the employee had while working with the district and also how many years they worked with the district. Source: phone call to GUSD
Santa Barbara School District Benefits They have an Employee Assistance Program called SAVE that provides free confidential help with a wide variety of issues including stress, relationships, loss/grief, chronic illness, legal and financial resources and professional growth. All full time employees have the following district benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision the employee gets to choose what insurance carrier they want. Also, the employee s dependents are also covered by the benefits. All full time employees and their dependents are covered by basic term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. The benefits that employees that have retired depend on how many years they worked in the company Source: http://www.sbsdk12.org/personnel/benefits/index.shtml