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Re: Advice as to how to break-through and get any teaching j
Posted by Jen on 1/31/08
Try private schools as well. I just saw a few middle school jobs in
CT. Check www.nais.org
On 12/29/07, flutetoot wrote:
> On 12/29/07, you don't want "just any" teaching job, trust me
> wrote:
>>>disadvantaged kids, many with serious behavior
>> problems. You might not feel safe working in some of these
>> schools. Many teachers find out the hard way they can't handle
>> working with those populations. But at least you can get your
>> first job fairly easily in an urban district. The problem is,
>> you don't want to accept a sketchy position just because it was
>> the only one offered to you, because you'll just end up
>> quitting or be totally miserable and back at square one in a
>> few months. (that's the position I found myself in back in
>> November!)
>> The other option is to try to find a long-term substitute
>> position (I have found one in a better district beginning in
>> January!). Long term subs always have a first shot at the
>> permanent jobs. At the very least, get on the sub lists for
>> various districts so you can make some $ while you are looking
>> and also get some exposure. You can also see what schools are
>> like and if you would like to work there subbing in various
>> districts. Most of the jobs for fall are advertised beginning
>> in April. Mid-year, many long-term substitute positions open
>> up with teachers quitting, going on maternity, retiring, etc.
>> My final point being, even if you are offered a job, it needs
>> to be the right job. Otherwise, you'll end up wishing you were
>> unemployed again! <<
>
> Thanks. I actually have been able to obtain a Title I tutoring
> job in a city district, but after being there, I see that I
> really do not want to work in this type of environment. Like you
> mentioned, the students have a variety of disciplinary and
> behavior problems, and the administration tends to look the other
> way. Also, if I try to change the behavior of these students
> (i.e. discipling them for bad behavior) I am perceived as and
> called "racist" even though the student is clearly violating
> behavior standards set by the school (swearing, not listening,
> roaming around the clasds, etc.)I am looking for another position
> and have sent out a couple of applications - I am also taking the
> Praxis to get certified in another area (music). Good luck with
> your long-term assignment and congratulations!
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