District of Columbia Public Schools Employer Reviews

Arriving at 8:00 am picking up My two way radio so that I am always reachable. Checking my email for service requests. begin providing support. resolving computer software hardware and networking problems. Receiving radio calls when the copier machines are not printing or not copying.contacting vendors for support. Co-workers are very appreciative of – more...  my work. The hardest part of my job is making sure I am available to provide support to all that need it. The most enjoyable part of the job is making users happy. – less

After proper preparation and many years of study, ones job security and all entitlements thereof can be placed in jeopardy as a result of personal, judgemental actions of colleagues and administrators. Sadly, one can be fully qualified by having met all of the requirements for full liscensure and certification under local and state mandates, including – more...  the President's "No Child Left Behind Bill", and can be easily removed from position while many others have yet to successfully complete the praxis l and ll national teachers examinations, continue to be in place in a system that constantly calls for major increases in academic growth of the student population. Well, rightfully so, it is discerning. The question becomes then, is the priority of education the young learners or the adults who have learned to cheat the DC educational system by perpetuating the idea that if the paper work is presented in a manner that is impressive to administators the job of teaching has been accomplished? – less

Teaching is the most rewarding job. Unfortunately, the US school sytem is broken. As a result, teachers are under great scrutiny. The expectations are unrealistic when you consider all the factors that contribute to a child's academic success. Having said this, it is highly unlikely that future teachers will remain in the classroom beyond 3 or 4 years – more...  which ultimately is an injustice to the children. – less

Taught for about a year as a substitute for DC Public Schools. Substitute teaching allows one to better their knowledge of teaching and the problems of America's public schools. I recommend that graduate students interested in education and teaching do some substitute teaching. This will allow you to know what it truly means to be a teacher in America.

Being employed by the District of Columbia government was a wonderful experience as a Bus Driver but, it had limited growth for myself as well as other drivers.

The District of Columbia Public Schools - Office of Special Education is an organization for fulfilling the needs for special needs children, as well as developing appropriate curriculum to fit regular students. DCPS acknowledges and maintains compliance with the "No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 and the "Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) – more...  Act of 2004. – less

Utilizing education, skills, patience and understanding, creatively and positively touching the lives of students, being able to see them grow and mature through guided experiences and become valued and successful citizens for our society has a positive purpose.