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 62703217.303.5849lwalker@cwd.siu.edu