Why is there a shortage of public school teachers in New York City?

[foxtrot]

From what I heard, the salaries are high and there are plenty of incentives but there is still a shortage.

[momof2greatboys]

Now from what I heard, just the opposite,
Low salaries.
I have a cousin and a friend whom both are teachers on the Island and they don't get paid enough.

[Joy R]

Just a guess, but if NYC is anything like St. Louis, the public school system is so messed up that no one wants to teach there. The students that attend the public schools in STL are, for the most part, from low-income, transient homes. The parents don't value education so the students don't either. Teachers are treated badly by the students and not supported by the administrations. And, when the students don't 'pass' the arbitrary test the Dept. of Ed has decreed the students must take, the teachers are told once again that they must work harder and longer to make sure "no child is left behind". Plus I don't think as many people are going into education in the first place so those who do have their pick of positions. Education is not a respected profession in our society, hence "those who can't do, teach".