Before accepting a teaching position, new teachers should review the full working conditions attached to the job. Important things to look at include the salary schedule, health benefits, number of course preparations, class size, planning time, induction support, evaluation process, sick leave, extra duties, commute, and department or grade-level support.
Consideration of a job offer is as much about the work environment itself than it is about the work. New teachers should ask practical questions before accepting: Who will mentor me? What curriculum will I use? How many different courses or sections will I teach? What induction support is provided? How often am I evaluated? What support exists for classroom management, special education, English learners, and family communication?