Jordan!

I was in your shoes about three years ago. I am now teaching
both Junior High and High School. Are you wanting to teach
business or in another content area? If you want to teach
business, don’t take any classes yet. The first thing you
want to do is go to the CDE website and request an
alternative license packet. The quicker you get this in, the
quicker you can get started looking for a job. CDE is really
slow! Next, take the PLACE test for your content area. You
can also take the PRAXIS. Once you have done all of this, the
CDE will issue you a SOE. You can take your SOE and apply for
teaching jobs. You have to find a district that is willing to
work with you on your alternative license. The smaller and
more rural districts have a need for teachers and are more
willing to work with you. During your first year, you will
attend CDE classes, most likely at a BOCES office. The cost
is around $4000.00. My district paid for my classes and then
I paid them back through a payroll deduction. After you
successfully complete the first year and the classes, you
will have your Initial Teaching License.

If you want to teach in a different content area, I would
still recommend starting the process. Before issuing a SOE,
they will conduct a transcript analysis on your BA work. They
will tell you what you need to take to do a different content
area.

I hope this helps. Best of luck!

Curtis

PS: Coaching is something that will help you when applying
for a job with a SOE. Once again, the smaller and rural ones
are very interested in coaches. My district has had many SOE
teachers and coaches.

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