Who are THE OTHERS

In my school the others are the Extra Teachers.  The non classroom teachers.  The librarian, the PE teacher, the Art teacher, and the Music teacher.  We are responsible for the block schedule.  Basically we teach the students during the classroom teacher's conference period.

We call ourselves the others because thats how we are made to feel.   We often get left out or excluded.  We are not considered REAL teachers.  Well guess what?  We are.  We all have teaching degrees just like the rest of the faculty.  In fact I have a master's degree and so does the PE teacher.  Most of the regular classroom teachers do not. 

They make assumptions about our jobs.  That our jobs are easy, not as important, that we do nothing all day, we don't have the discipline problems they have, or we don't have as much stress and pressure when it comes to testing. 

I just want everyone to know that I am a TEACHER.  I teach everyday.  My job is important too.  I worry about the Benchmark and try to make sure I am covering all that I need to with my students.  I feel the pressure too!