First-time Teacher, Career Changer
Hello! I’m in the interview process for my county in Maryland. I’m a career changer, so I’ve never been a middle school or high school teacher before. I did help as a para for a year and a half. I have spoken with many who were teachers, and I’m excited to be part of the profession. However, I keep hearing people say that they have a lot of paperwork, and they do a lot behind the scenes. What does this mean? Is it a lot of paperwork related to grades, grading what kind of homework, and what kind of contact with parents? Do you send them weekly what we did in class emails? I’d like to know the details please. Also, any advice for me as I enter the profession probably this fall for the first time. I’m working on my masters to become a teacher.