Pros
ROP is not afraid to take on young people who lack experience. The majority of their teaching staff is very young and most teachers use ROP as a stepping stone to a better job. At my particular school, turnover is extremely high so the opportunities for employment and advancement are always there. The average teacher, in my estimation, lasts about a year. Expectations are low and nobody is really knocking down the door to work there. The pay is average (for teachers) but I feel the Coach Counselors get paid a fair wage for someone with no college education. CCs are able to move up fairly quickly and in my opinion, the group living aspect of ROP is the easiest in terms of responsibilities as well as advancement.
Cons
Teachers expect to get a good amount of time off, which isn't given at an RoP school. You are not given a summer break nor are you given snow days. I was forced to come in during a level 2 snow emergency. Most of the students are juvenile delinquents so you will be dealing with some of the worst kids you will ever encounter in your life. The company doesn't really seem to comprehend the Education aspect too well and struggle in keeping their teacher's satisfied. There is very little plan time, the hours are long (7am - 4pm) and they do not pay into the state teachers retirement fund. RoP forces you to work there a year before you can even begin a 401k. As far as Group Living is concerned, the company has figured that aspect out and it works. But the company struggles with the education aspect from my personal experience.