Working at Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Miami, FL: 17 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Miami, FL Area

"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."

"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."

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?

"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."

"It is an excellent environment to hone management and orgazitional skills."

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

"The students provided a foundation for creative channels of thinking and working. As an assistant principal in a middle school the student activities provided a constant challenge to me professionally"

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

"Management and upward mobility was not based on competence."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Raise the level of ethics in assignment of upper management, i.e. end the corruption."

"Working in an educational enviroment is a rewarding experience for you and the students you interact with on a daily basis."