There are a growing number of districts in the area that use CB's
contract strategy, and I have friends in very good neighboring districts
that have gone through grueling experiences to get their contracts.

To be honest, if you're looking for job security, don't start with a new
district in the Bucks County area anytime soon. All the districts are
looking at cutting positions, and the first teachers to go will be the
newly hired. If you can wait a few years, or until the economic
situation improves, you'll have a better chance of getting and keeping a
position.

Good luck!

On 3/25/09, Teacher wrote:
> Hi CBTeach:
>
> I am looking into relocating to the Philadelphia suburbs and have
> heard about the contract situation. Is this unique to Central Bucks
> or are there other district around that also do this.
>
> Because I am moving, I want to make sure I have some degree of job
> security. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
> Thanks
>
>
> On 3/13/09, CBTeach wrote:
>>> I'm a teacher in Central Bucks. The idea is that they take you
>>> on as a long term sub, and you go through a rigorous two months
>>> full of observations. Around Thanksgiving they let you know if
>>> you're being offered a contract or not. Many teachers,
>>> excellent ones included, don't get contracts at that point,
>>> just because there aren't many to give out. You can stay for
>>> two school years without a contract, but if you finish your
>>> second year without one, you're done with the district. It's
>>> seriously rough and is a big factor to consider before
>>> accepting a position in the district.
>>>
>>> However, my understanding is that right now we're in a hiring
>>> freeze, and NO contracts are being given out. However,
>>> compared to other neighboring districts, we're in decent
>>> financial shape, so who knows...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/07/09, Teacher wrote:
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I have a contract position in a PA district. Central
>>>> Bucks contacted me for an interview (which I am taking).
>>>> I heard that all new CB teachers are hired as LTS's first
>>>> and then confirmed as contracts. Can anyone explain this
>>>> process to me?
>>>>
>>>> Thank you!

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