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Re: Advice as to how to break-through and get any teaching j
Posted by flutetoot on 12/29/07
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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