Pros
The kids are significantly below grade level, but they are kids, so we love them. The pay is great, but not worth the toxic environment and abuse you endure for just doing your job.
Cons
EVERYTHING-My experience at this school was deeply disappointing due to ongoing issues with administration and overall school culture. The leadership environment felt toxic, with frequent instances of unprofessional, threatening, and at times bullying behavior toward staff. Rather than fostering collaboration and trust, there appeared to be a clear divide between an “in-crowd” and the rest of the teaching staff, which contributed to a hostile and unhealthy workplace. There was also a concerning lack of focus on academics and student success. Chronic student absenteeism was not meaningfully addressed, and there seemed to be little urgency or accountability around improving attendance or supporting student learning. As a result, teachers were often left to manage significant gaps in learning without adequate support or intervention systems. Staff were not treated as valued professionals, and morale was consistently low. Communication from administration was often unclear or dismissive, and there was little evidence that teacher or student well-being was a priority. While there are students and educators at this school who deserve a positive and supportive environment, meaningful change in leadership, accountability, and school culture is necessary for that to happen.