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Location: USA
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Staff development-teaching new applications to teachers and admimistrators; helping teachers infuse technology into their lessons Customer Relations-helping administrators and teachers solve problems regarding technology.
Uppers
The best part of my job is helping others solve problems and teaching adults.
Downers
The worst part of my job is the hours and pay. We work longer hours and more days than a regular teacher and compensation is not equal. There is no payment for overtime or weekend work.
Lifestyle
We work 12 months, 8 hours a day with expectations of working overtime and weekends. Although a 4 day week is offered in the summer, it means a 10 hour day. Dress code is business.
Compensation
Compensation is the same as a teacher in the system plus 1500 dollars. Vacation days are dependent on years of service, ranging from 5 to 25 yearly. Vacation days must be used yearly and cannot be accumulated.
Advice to Jobseekers
This job requires a minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience. I would make sure the compensation is equal to the hours and job responsibilities.

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