tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post7909902790119848126..comments2024-03-07T15:25:26.971-05:00Comments on ICEUFT Blog: MIND BOGGLING: AN ATR REPORTS FROM THE FIELDJeff Kaufmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11728874415155394751noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-81521079447957017642011-11-22T00:30:43.638-05:002011-11-22T00:30:43.638-05:00Mulgrew, I knew you when you were a shop teacher i...Mulgrew, I knew you when you were a shop teacher in Grady HS and you sucked then, you suck even more now. Same for you Sterling Roberson, Mr. VP of CTE. Another Asshole who forgot his way and lets the failing Gompers HS do constant contract violations and tells the staff that "he has to work with administration" instead of protecting the memebers. Great job the both of you. The shop teachers who forgot where they came from just because they got a title.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-24674160009460377662011-11-04T17:27:27.526-04:002011-11-04T17:27:27.526-04:00No one cares. The DOE, UFT, principals, parents, ...No one cares. The DOE, UFT, principals, parents, kids, no one cares. it's that simple. this isn't a career, it's a job. the quicker you guys figure it out, the easier the job becomesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-73394654506522578072011-11-01T16:32:14.537-04:002011-11-01T16:32:14.537-04:00I have been meeting many ATRs who are telling me t...I have been meeting many ATRs who are telling me they have REPORTED to the union about day to day subs covering positions...why isn't anything being done???????????????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-54133003510678680042011-10-31T09:56:14.447-04:002011-10-31T09:56:14.447-04:00Who said you have a U rated teacher in your school...Who said you have a U rated teacher in your school? An ATR is a teacher in excess based on seniority not on U ratings. And be aware that under the Danielson model of evaluation, U ratings will become the norm and most teachers will be rated ineffective.Then there will be U rated teachers in every school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-55846946586896180172011-10-31T01:59:42.531-04:002011-10-31T01:59:42.531-04:00I'm confused. Why would I want a U-rated teac...I'm confused. Why would I want a U-rated teacher in my school???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-70213946325058842732011-10-30T23:00:26.344-04:002011-10-30T23:00:26.344-04:00How sad all of this is.How sad all of this is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-86505411232980931812011-10-28T21:18:52.171-04:002011-10-28T21:18:52.171-04:00Dear annonymous 6:00pm.
Can you do me a favor amd...Dear annonymous 6:00pm. <br />Can you do me a favor amd let me know where those schools are that are hiring day to day subs long term? I want to apply.<br /><br /> Just think of things from our perspective for one moment. If we are U rated, we cannot work in another district. We also may be fully certified; you may not realize that many subs are fully certified. We cannot work anywhere if we are certified and U rated while performing per diem work. An untenured teacher can. We are getting less and less work as day to day subs because ATRs are now the preferred subs. <br /><br />We were told right on our certificate that there was no assurance of work, and to quote, "look for other means of employment to supplement your income"; yet we are also deemed "reasonably assured" and denied unemployment! <br /> <br /> Why are subs trashed in so many ways? The UFT completely ignores us and not one word was said at the DA during the layoff agreement vote as to how this would affect our lives. NOT ONE WORD. We have families, mortgages, and many other bills to pay like any other teacher. And many of us are darn good at what we do under the most horrific circumstances. <br /><br />ATRs now understand how difficult this job is becasue they do not know where they will be teaching tomorrow. If you don't have what is close to the nature of a chamelion, don't even attempt this job! We must constantly change to fit into the background. If we stand out or stand up, we are thrown out by a computer registry and deemed "unsuited for the student or school population". <br /> <br /> Wouldn't you think after hearing this information, which is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of abuse and neglect leveled against us that SOMEONE would care??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-86153869162423564462011-10-26T20:59:53.681-04:002011-10-26T20:59:53.681-04:00Training for what???? I chose to "TEACH"...Training for what???? I chose to "TEACH" not babysit or do clerical work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-41664243877826886142011-10-26T12:32:28.217-04:002011-10-26T12:32:28.217-04:00The ATRs' tolerance for DOE's viciousness,...The ATRs' tolerance for DOE's viciousness, for misery, and disrespect is just mind boggling!<br /><br />Get in gear, go for training, and get the hell out of teaching!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-55651042771160651262011-10-25T18:04:58.410-04:002011-10-25T18:04:58.410-04:00They want us to quit!I have only 17 years and am n...They want us to quit!I have only 17 years and am no where near retirement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-2364680706111156242011-10-25T18:02:43.156-04:002011-10-25T18:02:43.156-04:00Maybe they had something big on Randi! All I know ...Maybe they had something big on Randi! All I know is that I wish for her to suffer as we are..traveling from place to place. Not knowing if and where parking is available..and just being miserable!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-46797803549934083492011-10-25T18:00:59.126-04:002011-10-25T18:00:59.126-04:00I have in schools where vacancies are STILL being ...I have in schools where vacancies are STILL being covered by day to day subs! And its a joke to see how long until they get caught! I have "ratted" them out and guess what?? NOTHING IS BEING DONE! We the experienced teachers are sent all over the city, wasting gas and paying tolls, when day to day uncertified teachers are covering long term assignments! WHY IS THE UNION NOT PROTECTING US??? I have a meeting tomorrow with a district rep and I will report back the nonsense he will tell me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-81032020612452635412011-10-25T12:04:37.575-04:002011-10-25T12:04:37.575-04:00Bloomberg is too rich to be challenged. If you wan...Bloomberg is too rich to be challenged. If you want to win your battles in the future do not vote for a billionaire. Especially one that has a media empire to twist things his way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15921757.post-5547791983223708962011-10-25T08:52:15.707-04:002011-10-25T08:52:15.707-04:00I am so grateful that during the budget crisis of ...I am so grateful that during the budget crisis of 1974/75 my seniority counted for something and I was able to be excesses instead of becoming an ATR. <br /><br />I was also able to take advantage of the transfer system when the commute became too much. That worked out well because I found a school within 15 minutes from home and stayed there until retirement.<br /><br />There has to be a back story on whatever prompted Randi to agree to this nonsense. Edwize hated the ATR plan until they did a complete 360 and endorsed it. They also hated mayoral control until another 360. So why this complete flip flop? Someone. somewhere must know the answer and perhaps due to some written oath in blood is not allowed to comment on it. I only wish one person at UFT headquarters will find the courage to do what's right and let us know because Mulgrew and Randi aren't tossing and turning all night.<br /><br />The writer of this email is right about one thing, the lack of communication between the ATRs and the UFT. They won't even offer hope because it doesn't exist.<br /><br />New teachers--think long and hard before accepting a job at a school where students aren't making the grade. Let TFA teach there. You on the other hand get yourself to a good solid neighborhood school because it will be harder to close those schools under this mayor or any other mayor, and you just may have a position that lasts until retirement. Or better yet, find a new career path.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com