2012 ELITE CONFERENCENOVEMBER 13, 2012
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE TEACHING PROFESSION
Summers off ??? Maybe. Year round schools (Advantage—4 short
vacations. Can vacation during off peak season when things are cheaper.)
Professional development (taking college classes)
Many teachers have other jobs during the summer
A SHORT WORK DAY 8:00 AM-3:00 PM ??
Teachers arrive early and stay late. Many teachers have extra curricular
responsibilities. The teaching day goes home with you in the
form of grading papers and preparing for the next day.
POSITIVE THINGS ABOUT THE TEACHING PROFESSION
Schedule is great with a familyHave the opportunity to work close to homeTenure (job security)Good benefits Sick days Retirement Insurance
LESS DESIRABLE THINGS ABOUT TEACHING
Can only vacation at peak times Pay is not always comparable to business Do not always have materials necessary to
do a good job. Many teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching Content Information Attendance Grading Serving on Committees Extra Curricular Activities Set up Labs Housekeeping
LOOKING FOR A TEACHING JOB? Look at the school website. Consider the number of preps.(different
classes) Large schools usually, but not always, have
fewer preps. In large schools, it is easier to specialize. You will probably teach everything in your
content area in smaller schools. Consider the cost of housing and food. This
may offset a higher salary. Consider traffic.
HOW A TEACHER’S SALARY WORKS
Base pay plus any extra curricular pay High school often pays more than junior high
or elementary because there are more opportunities for extra-curricular activity pay
Depends on type of degree—Bachelor’s or Master’s
Difference in starting salary—usually $2000-$3000 more if you have a Master’s degree
Look at where the salary scale tops out (Stops increasing)
SALARY RANGES IN ILLINOIS
Small rural Central Illinois school— Base — Bachelor’s $28,557 Base __ Master’s $30,557
Chicago suburban school— Base — Bachelor’s $45,558 Base — Master’s $48,500
TEACHER PAY VERSUS COMPARABLE PROFESSIONS
EXAMPLES OF TEACHER SALARIES
Small rural Central Illinois school— Bachelor’s 32 years $45, 200 K-3 Master’s 29 years $52, 500 Librarian
Chicago suburban school — Master’s 23 years $122,000 P.E. Master’s 30 years $129,000 Jr. High Master’s 24 years $144,000 ESL
These salaries are based on the amount of education a teacher has, the number of years they have taught, and their extracurricular activities.
FCS PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
IFACSTA Illinois Family and Consumer Sciences
Teacher’s AssociationDues— $125
IAFCS Illinois Association of Family and Consumer
SciencesDues — $135
BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS
Provides the opportunity to network with colleagues across the state
Provides the opportunity to get recognized for successful projects
Provides the opportunity to learn about new teaching techniques
Provides the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities at the State and National Levels
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
FCCLA
SKILLS USA
TEACHER’S UNIONS
Illinois Federation of Teachers IFTIllinois Education Association IEA/NEA
Dues — $400-$500 annuallyBenefits— Negotiate salaries and working conditions Provides liability insurance as part of dues
EXAMPLES OF FCS TEACHING AREAS
Culinary Arts Foods Human Growth and Development Human Relations Resource Management Interior Design Fashion
ILLINOIS UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFER FCS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Bradley University Chicago State University Eastern Illinois University Illinois State University Northern Illinois University Olivet Nazarene University Southern Illinois University
TEST OF ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY(TAP)
Education majors should take the ACT with writing test as a High School Junior or Senior.
If they get a 22 or better they DO NOT have to take the TAP test that is required by the state of Illinois before they receive a teaching certificate.
Students may want to retake the ACT test as a Senior to see if they can score a 22 or better.
It is cheaper to take the ACT and it is usually given locally.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Linda WalkerFamily and Consumer Sciences Facilitator2450 Foundation DriveSpringfield, Illinois [email protected]