Miami-Dade County Public Schools Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I worked for Miami-Dade County Public Schools for three years. I participated in various useful professional development workshops and training. I was also assigned to and guided by a mentor and received an overwhelming amount of support from fellow teachers, staff, and administration."

"I've worked for the school board three years and It is a great positive environment to work in. However, it is capped in regards to salaries and a challenge for young employees to stay for a long period of time."

"Currently working as a contractor here. It is a great place to work for, nice people, nice work culture, nice environment. Management is very good. They care for the employees' concerns."

"Working as a Senior Software Developer at Internet Technology Service department of MDCPS in a team environment."

"Working for MDCPS has its ups and downs. On the one hand, I'm able to perform my job duties as best as possible. However, it is highly frustrating that myself (or the majority working here) are not rightfully compensated for the work we do day in and out."

"I've worked for WLRN since 2008, the company have 100 people, and is the PBS, TV and Radio for Miami Dade Public Schools.I start in the company in the field engineering department, Master Control , and in the IT department, I will continue in the web developer department in the conversion to response design, and get more experience CMS and stream contents, relate with the data base using html, CSS, JavaScript, Word Press, PHP, MySQL, Angular. In this area I can use some stuff of the .NET."

"Since being hired, I have experienced some of the worst treatment by my own coworkers and administrators as well. Coming into the present school-year, we were told (as well as the public) that ALL buses would be equipped with A/C. That only lasted for the first week. And if you reside on Miami, then you know that it is sticky, humid and to drive a bus load (50+) students with no A/C and the heat of the engine is beating up your body because you are literally sitting on it. The salary is $15k."

"I've been working here for close to 10 years. While it is a good organization to work for in terms of benefits, you will never be adequately compensated for your skill set."

"I was with this company for 17 years."

"I have worked with MDCPS since 1998 and have seen many changes through the years. While some have been less than stellar for faculty and staff, some have seen improvements in pay, working conditions and/or both. Like any large government institution, bureaucracy is rampant and sometimes the simplest of tasks are monumental in the comparison to the time in which they would've been accomplished in the private-sector."

What do you like about working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

"I feel good, but I would like to have a full time job with benefits."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Especially for the school where I work, should be open to the opportunity to use more new trends that today are used by companies that are leaders in the industry."

What don't you like about working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

"They are opening jobs as a part time, and in my opinion, that is a practice that doesn't not work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They should start to open a full time positions for the personnel that work hard and is engaged to put the company in a better place into the market."

What do you like about working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

"I like working with great people. All co-workers are very supportive and share common goals. The school schedule is excellent and you get plenty of vacation time."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do your best and make sure you really like it."

What don't you like about working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

"The salary for teacher is too low compared to the work input. The benefit level quality has declined over time and the premiums are higher."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I believe management should offer more intervention programs for ESOL and ESE students such as tutoring, computer programs, and others."

What do you like about working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

"I enjoy working with my co-teacher. I really enjoy teaching students that love to learn and love asking questions to gain more information."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't do it. There is never enough money. You are constantly worried about loosing your job even if your a veteran."

What don't you like about working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

"There is no climbing the ladder in the school system. You are either a teacher or an administrator. Constantly proving that you are a good teacher is ridiculous. In order for you to get help for a student, you have to jump through a zillion hoops before anything actually happens. You work your butt off & there are teachers that take advantage of the system & don't do what they are suppose to & you wind up getting reprimanded. Parents either like you or hate you, no happy medium. They come with a chip on their shoulder or agree with everything you say and do nothing to help their child. VERY frustrated!!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would get rid of grading schools. I would change the FCAT testing. I would not put the sole purpose of a student failing on the shoulders of the teacher."

What do you like about working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

"Off the top of my head, nothing. The only joy I get is when I'm working with the students, sharing ideas, learning."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's not that hard to get hired and to work here."

What don't you like about working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

"Very political. Instead of focusing on the students' needs the administration and faculty only focuses on themselves. No structure nor organization, which is very disheartening because it's an educational institute. No praise, recognition for hard work."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I'd walk around more, enter different classes unexpectedly to see what really goes on in each classroom. There are a lot of employees who do nothing all day, and not only does that hurt the school as a whole, but the children too."

What do you like about working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

"Increase my knowledge,opportunities to grow as better person and professional"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be Professional,be yourself,and show you skills honestly,and love you job."

What don't you like about working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools?

"Nothing,the company is option to grow all together ,I haven't"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Always work as Team,respect each other and open to suggestion"