Are you still looking for a teaching position? Apparently
the opportunities are still out there even as the 2015-16 school year has
begun. What has been occurring recently is a result of the change in the
economy. During the recession, many teachers were laid off due to budget cuts.
Those teacher candidates in the pipeline at that time decided to either delay
entry into the profession or change careers completely. Couple that with the
teacher bashing and union busting tactics employed by a number of high profile
politicians and you get a recipe for a teacher shortage.
The areas throughout the United States traverse the
continent. They include California, Las Vegas, Tampa, and towns in Indiana,
North Dakota, Oklahoma and Georgia. If you are a serious teacher candidate
looking for a position, be sure the contact that state’s departments of
education for information and requirements for certification. Prospective applicants
should be aware of the fact that teacher preparation programs in colleges and universities
throughout the country differ greatly and a candidate might find that they are
missing a class or classes required for certification in a particular state.
That being said, since the school years has already started, some districts may
be willing to temporarily waive missing requirements and establish a timeframe
for becoming fully certified.
One other important item to note is that teacher salaries
can vary from state to state as the cost of living also varies. For example, it
is more expensive to live in California than in North Dakota.
Below are a few web sites to help you get started in your
job search. You can also target a state or two and contact the district human
resources office.
jobs.monster.com
c.2015 J. Margolis
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