Re: Math Teachers

Posted by Ruth on 5/20/08

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I know that last year math was #2 on the list of shortage
areas. Fairfield County is the most competitive area for
teaching jobs, but beyond that I can't say what the outlook is
for math statewide.
I have a friend who got certified in math 12 years ago but never
worked as a teacher because she started a family right
afterwards. She still gets unsolicited calls for jobs now and
then.

I teach in a shortage area and was able to pick from among
several job offers in a variety of districts, despite the fact
that I am a first year teacher. I chose to teach in one of
the "rougher" districts and I love it.

Keep a close eye on the various job websites (many update
listings daily)and newspaper classifieds. Some districts only
advertise on their own websites, so be sure to check the sites
of districts you are interested in. I know that my district is
only advertising positions internally at this point, as are many
others, so some may be slower to post openings than others.


On 5/18/08, Steve wrote:
> Thanks for your reply, Ruth. If there is a posted application
> deadline date, can I expect that I will not be contacted to
> interview until after that deadline? Also, do you think there
> is a shortage of math teachers in all parts of the state or
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> On 5/16/08, Ruth wrote:
>> It is a bit early -- many districts have not yet passed
>> their budgets and are only filling positions that are being
>> vacated. Budgets are usually voted on in the spring, so you
>> should see more positions advertised soon.
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>> Math is on the recently released list of shortage areas in
>> CT. Given the need and your background, I expect that
>> you'll find something. Good luck!!
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>> On 5/16/08, steve wrote:
>>> I am moving to CT and have applied to lots of schools for
>>> a high school math job. Where I live now, it is easy to
>>> find a math job. It is much more difficult up there. I
>>> have a MEd and am National Board Certified so I will be
>>> given a full professional certificate. I also have 16
>>> years experience and I can coach. Is it early still for
>>> places to be hiring? Do they prefer to hire new teachers
>>> that they can pay less? I have had a few calls and
>>> interviews, but not a lot. Any suggestions?

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Math Teachers, 5/16/08, by steve.
• Re: Math Teachers, 5/16/08, by Ruth.
• Re: Math Teachers, 5/18/08, by Steve.
• Re: Math Teachers, 5/20/08, by Ruth.