[nobe-l] being a teacher and compromising on beliefs

[Danielle Antoine]

I suppose being a nanny could work epending on the family's lifestyle.
It could work well in a city if you could use PT well and efficiently
but it would probably be at cost and then if it were para you'd have
to be willing to possibly face flack from the dispatchers about the
numbr of guests car seats and the amount of rides on schedule. It
happens. Also, working in the school system is *not* the only start.
ANd if you started there you *certainly* do not have to stay there.
Other options might be new and a bit more difficult but worth the
challenge.
I was considering being a bus aide but somebody stole my application.




On 10/11/14, Ashley Bramlett via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> great points Heather.
> Schools legally have to provide accomodations so working there as an aid,
> teacher, or  after school worker may be a better fit to get started.
>
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Heather Field via nobe-l
> Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2014 12:49 AM
> To: Kayla James ; National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] being a teacher and compromising on beliefs
>
> Hello Kayla,
> While you can certainly be a nanny, teaching is a much more secure job and
> it pays much better. Furthermore, there is already a shortage of qualified
> teachers of blind students so you are much more likely to get a job. The
> hiring of nanny's is usually up to parents and most of them do not know
> about the abilities of the blind to use alternative nonvisual techniques so
> it is likely you would have a difficult time convincing a family to hire
> you. Also, the nanny's I know are usually expected to drive the children to
> dancing lessons, swimming lessons, birthday parties, soccer and so on.
> School districts, on the other hand, are required to function within the
> parameters of the Americans With Disabilities Act, (ADA), and would be
> required to provide you with reasonable accomodations, such as a driver, if
> you were an itinerant teacher.
> So, while I'm sure you could perform the duties of a nanny, and even
> arrange
> drivers, I don't believe it would be a worthwhile job for you.
> There are lots of other alternatives.
> I have heard of one blind nurse so that's a possibility for you. I also
> know
> numerous blind teachers who have thriving tutoring businesses. Others teach
> children in their homes, and some who like the younger ones conbine
> childcare business with preschool in their home.
> I hope this is helpful. You can e-mail me off list if you'd like to discuss
> specifics further.
> Warmly,
> Heather field
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kayla James via nobe-l
> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 8:23 PM
> To: Hyde, David W. (ESC) ; National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing
> List
> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] being a teacher and compromising on beliefs
>
> I have another career option in mind for anyone who wishes to answer.
> What about becoming a nanny? I'd love to do that as well. There is
> also nurse, but I don't know if I'd really be good at that or not. If
> someone is in childcare or anything, can you give me advice?
>
> On 9/8/14, Hyde, David W. (ESC) via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Although individual beliefs are very important, it is unprofessional to
>> either by intent or by omission, to force them upon a student. Refusing
>> to
>> transcribe materials with which you disagree is, at least defacto, an
>> attempt at religious conversion, which in public schools, would place you
>>
>> in
>> an impossible position. Now, to avoid that, you might consider looking
>> for
>> jobs in Christian schools. That could solve your problem. Good luck.
>>
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