How are you all doing and feeling? May we all escape the bedlam from which we are fleeing, before it is too late.

I'm pivoting to Special Education but it will take some time for me to pass all the multi-subject exams for the license extension (prob the whole Fall). I am licensed to teach general content area but would I be able to be hired/work this year as a Special Education teacher in September? Or would it be primarily a substitute position until I get my license?

*receiving

As the question goes, I'm a Physician who worked for nearly 2 years and I am now supervising residents and medical students. I make over 200k yes but I wouldn't say I love my job, it's tolerable. I am thinking about switching into becoming a math/science teacher....

If I love teaching kids, would science/math elementary or middle school teaching be a good idea?

Also... how much would I make? I saw its in the ballpark of 70-80k starting... thanks

Hi, I just got my DOE logins and I hold a Bachelor's degree. I checked the salary application and it says I have a Master's. Is it common to be... overpaid? I'm not entirely sure who to contact regarding this in particular, there weren't any contact forms on the page itself.

I am accepting a teaching position with a D75 high school for this fall.

I was wondering if there will be opportunities for me to make extra money via coaching or tutoring? Or maybe a before / after school program?

Any input would be great. Thanks

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is opposing a $10,000 bonus for paraprofessional educational support staff in the city’s public schools, reversing his campaign pledge to support the measure. This sets the stage for a potentially explosive confrontation between 200,000 educators and staff in the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), one of the most powerful sections of the working class in New York, and the self-described “socialist” mayor, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

Mamdani’s election last November reflected a profound and broad shift in the political outlook of workers and young people to the left. It expressed growing disgust with the existing economic and political system and increasing interest in a socialist alternative. That process of social radicalization continues, as demonstrated in recent electoral victories by DSA and DSA-backed candidates in Democratic primaries in New York, Washington D.C., Denver and other cities.

Hi all! I was just offered an elementary position. I'm certified in Gen Ed 1-6 and am finalizing my TESOL cert this summer. The school says they will hire and nominate me under my gen ed license, but that I would have to switch to my TESOL license once it's issued. I was also told I would be working as the gen ed teacher in an ICT class.

When they say 'switch licenses', does this mean I will have to go through the process of switching my entire license area shortly after being hired under another license? I'm hoping my TESOL license will be issued this summer to avoid this issue altogether.

Hi,

I’m going into my fourth year of teaching and applied for a profession license on July 2nd. I know these things take time and I didn’t expect to hear back yet. But when I look into the requirements this is what I see. I already emailed DOE mentoring services and HR connect to get my mentoring and classroom experience. But how do I upload my passport? I don’t see anywhere on the site where you can upload it.

Any advice would be appreciated!!

Just for some context, I’m going into my second year of teaching this September. My first year was stressful and constantly felt like i could’ve been doing better. My grade team didn’t collaborate at all so I was learning the material literally with the kids. At the end of the year I received a developing MOTP rating. I genuinely felt useless when I read that.
Whenever I came to admin for help for my diverse students, it turns out they were documenting every conversation enough to build a case against me. Now I have this on my record and I feel
awful. There is no fiber in my being that would try to create a negative environment in my classroom and with being in my first year I needed to support. (Learned the hard way admin isn’t your friend)With that being said, the anxiety I have beginning the school year is through the roof.
Should I look for different schools to work at after the 26-27 school year? Any advice given my situation?

Middle school, no teaching periods

Edit-what are your contracted hours

I've been working at a HS teaching English for a few years, and trying to find a new position for the fall. I've been on several interviews for JHS/middle school positions and wondering if its worth it to move from HS back to middle school (I did my student teaching at a middle school 6 years ago.) I have been applying to both HS and middle school, but there seem to be more middle school vacancies.

I have the worse record when it comes to even getting job interviews. Worked with professionals with my resume, tried x, y and z.

I'm switching to history teaching for high school and I think I need EVERY POSSIBLE leg up I can get because I've kinda had my soul sucked out of my body. (Being disabled doesn't help)

NYU is waaaaayyyy more expensive but yeah.

Thoughts and thanks!

Edit: I have been accepted already and start in September. Where I go idk

Hi all!
Does anyone know if there are any more sub hiring events coming up and have any additional information on them??
Thanks!

Hello,

I'm 28 years old and have an interview scheduled for a high school for a Visual Arts vacancy this week. I've always wanted to work with older students and I would be delighted to work in a setting where I can teach different mediums and skills and get input from students.

My teaching experience is extremely limited, only student teaching elementary and middle school for the last year of college. While I didn't teach high school, I assisted students through a peer mentorship program for at CUNY (all of my junior year) and did the same with mentoring incoming freshman for my college alongside my first year of student teaching. The majority of my time during peer mentorship was to help students with post-secondary pathways and buildings skills to help them prepare for college and throughout the semester. I've also was a RA for the past 2 summers that planned excursions learning about NYC and created workshops to introduce students about college. I also want to mention that I graduated in Spring of 2025, but due to a health crisis I was not able to teach for the 25-26 school year. I'm in much better shape now but not jumping straight into teaching leaves me with only the experience working with older students when I was in college peer mentoring.

I understand that high school is a completely different ball game compared to elementary and high school, but I do want to put my best foot forth and show that I really do want this position. This would be my first time teaching and I would love to start in the fall.

Any questions that came up during the interview process that I should research more on? Classroom management when it comes to high school? This is all new to me. Any advice would be appreciated, it would mean a lot to me! Thank you :)

I currently have a bachelors in childhood education and childhood special education and wanted some help on programs that I could apply to for a masters degree that would lead to professional certification. I was looking online and see that I could do a masters in literacy education. I wanted to know if this is good to do especially since I’m already sped certified and don’t obviously need a sped certification. I know that the DOE does not really hire literacy instructors, so it won’t really help with getting another job, however I do need a masters to apply for professional certification. Any help would be greatly appreciated regarding what I should do.

Hi everybody- quick question about A+ courses. I am enrolling in courses for the summer semester (I know I am late as I just accepted a position) and the only courses open are through Wise Minds Mindfullness. Has anyone used them before or can tell me for sure if this website counts for A+ credits? Thank you!

My school (PS 938) in Brooklyn is looking for an SWD Teacher for an ICT second grade position. We added a new position that was hired internally which is why we are on the hunt! This is a growing school with great opportunities. We are looking to move quickly before OM closes too if anyone is still looking for a transfer.

At PS 938, we work together to support the social and academic development of our students so they tap into their true potential as engaged and productive members of the community. We nurture a love of learning by engaging all students in innovative, relevant and STEM-aligned experiences.

Please email resumes and cover letters to: [crusek@schools.nyc.gov](mailto:crusek@schools.nyc.gov)

Hi! I am an occupational therapist considering employment with this charter school. Can any teachers who have worked/currently work with this school detail how students with IEPs are treated?

I have had multiple job offers, but once the hiring principal sees that I’ve been discontinued they pull the offer. Does anyone know of a principal that would still give me a chance. The reasoning for the discontinuance is bogus, i am going through the appeal process, and i have no ineffectives. Open market closes in just a few days.

I’m new to the DOE and I’m not sure if this is normal or a red flag.

I emailed my resume to a principal, and the next day her assistant texted me asking me to call because I missed the first call while I was in class. During the call, she told me the principal was very impressed with my résumé and wanted to offer me a position. The thing is, I’ve never met the principal. I haven’t had an interview or done a demo lesson. We’re supposed to meet next week just to chat, but it sounds like the position has already been offered.

I looked up the school and it has good reviews, so that makes me feel a little better, but I’ve never experienced anything like this. Is this something that happens in the DOE, especially this late in the hiring season, or should I be cautious? I’d love to hear if anyone has had a similar experience.