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Regular education teacher - Regular Education Commonwealth Charter Academy Employee Review

2.0
30 Jan 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Some flexibility with hours and time off Colleagues are pleasant and helpful Continuing education benefits are very good Competitive benefits and PTO Limited number of work from home days (if you’re not feeling well, but can still perform job duties)

Cons

Micromanaging becomes increasingly evident each year-staff used to be trusted to work independently and make decisions, but this is rarely the case currently. Administration (HR/CEO etc) punishes the whole group for issues of few individuals Curriculum is put in place before it is ready to be efficiently implemented Office does not close early/ or have morning delays for snow, ice, etc - puts staff in danger Many teachers are given workloads that cannot possibly be completed in the confines of a work day- numerous hours are required after school hours and weekends with no compensation or offers to flex your hours; When grade or subject-like colleagues are out on medical, maternity leave, etc, teachers have to cover with no additional pay (mandatory) Teachers are often unsure to ask when they need assistance, technical/curriculum, etc. They are then reprimanded when something is not done correctly

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5.0
25 Jun 2026
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Pros

Flexible schedule, excellent work culture

Cons

Some students are very engaged, others very difficult to contact and support

3.0
26 May 2026
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Pros

Great benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA/HSA, optional 403b, and more!). Ability to build great relationships with students who are engaged.

Cons

Balancing the required workload can be quite challenging. Teachers are required to attend marketing events as well as first-time student sessions (called Great Start Sessions). Grading turnaround times are not realistic, especially for classes with a lot of essays or projects. Some admin expect grading turn arounds to include holidays and/or weekends; very little regard for teacher work-life balance (expected to make evening calls, for example). Required to work in the office one week of each month and very strict requirements to make up any time missed from the office, as if we are not capable of working from home the other 75% of the time. No work relationships within the offices; barely anyone speaks to one another.

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