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    New York City Department of Education Reviews

    Updated August 21, 2017
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    1. "good job while on school"

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      Current Employee - Substitute Teacher in Bronx, NY
      Current Employee - Substitute Teacher in Bronx, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at New York City Department of Education (More than a year)

      Pros

      pretty flexible schedule as it is per diem

      Cons

      No pay on the summer months

    2. "Department of Education"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at New York City Department of Education full-time

      Pros

      I forgot what is to work a 9 to 5

      Cons

      Did not care for having to be at work at 8:00 each morning.

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    3. "love it"

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      Current Employee - Special Education Teacher in Flushing, NY
      Current Employee - Special Education Teacher in Flushing, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at New York City Department of Education full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      strong union, decent salary increases, salary differentials for credits/degrees earned

      Cons

      almost never get a snow day, and find it hard to commute to the city and find parking on those days

    4. "Secretary"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at New York City Department of Education full-time

      Pros

      Pros are the days off

      Cons

      Cons are wearing too many hats

    5. "Spanish teacher"

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      Current Employee - High School Spanish Teacher in New York, NY
      Current Employee - High School Spanish Teacher in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at New York City Department of Education full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great benefits and good people to work with

      Cons

      Administration can be a pest

      Advice to Management

      Give teachers a chance to teach. Behavioral problems is out of control

    6. "Parent coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at New York City Department of Education full-time

      Pros

      Awesome benefits good opportunities and holidays

      Cons

      Long hours, difficult situations sometimes, a lot of paper work

    7. "Paraprofessional"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      I have the ability to make a difference in the lives of special needs children also the pay is good.

      Cons

      Not many opportunities for growth or promotion.

    8. "Job"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      A lot of opportunity for growth and network

      Cons

      Very competitive atmosphere and a little bit critical

    9. "Teacher"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at New York City Department of Education full-time

      Pros

      Great administration and staff. Many different opportunities.

      Cons

      System requirements affect ability to effectively teach at times.

      Advice to Management

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    10. "Meaningful work in an overly-political environment"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at New York City Department of Education full-time

      Pros

      The work is very meaningful and there's a genuine opportunity to impact children's lives. Lots of smart, passionate people.

      Cons

      Can be a very frustrating environment because of the politics. It is unfortunate that fear of bad press drives a lot of the improvements. Lots of managers who do not prioritize being a good supervisor.

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