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You should have no problem at all! Sped is always an area
of need in CA!

On 9/23/15, Edy wrote:
> I recently got approved for an Educational Specialist
> Mild/Moderate sped credential in California from out of
> state. The only thing I need to do to renew in 5 years is
> add the English learner authorization. I currently teach
in
> Texas and will have 7 years total experience after this
> year. I have taught in rough, urban districts in Chicago
> and Dallas.
>
> My questions is: What does the job market for sped
teachers
> REALLY look like in southern California? I'm wanting to
> live in LA or Orange counties but I might consider San
Diego
> if my wife finds more career prospects there. She is in
> healthcare and will probably not have an issue finding a
> job. We're not interested in other areas as that we have
> friends and family in southern California.
>
> I've read about the CA teacher shortage, but I know these
> things are sometimes overblown. I'm willing to work in
> urban districts as I have before. I have the
certifications
> mentioned above with 7 years experience and a Masters
> degree. What are my job prospects? I also have IT
> experience, and if teaching looks bleak, I might focus on
> updating my IT skills and getting a job doing that, though
I
> prefer teaching.

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