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Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT
Posted by Nancy Carol on 7/07/08
I thank everyone for their comments and information. It sounds like
timing, luck and who you know can help in find a teaching position. Good
Luck to you all. A good teacher is the foundation for our next generation
and their success.
On 7/06/08, AnneCT wrote:
> Hi Nancy,
>
> I do see a disadvantage for him. 6th grade is considered middle school.
> He will need a content area (math, science, history)to be seriously
> considered for that age group. Otherwise principals can only have him
> teach 6th. He would have to earn a new certification to work past 6th
> grade. In fact many districts are looking for a content area degree from
> all teachers now. Highly qualified teachers are what districts are
> looking for...Masters/praxis/cross certifications all make the district
> look stronger... How ever BA's come on the cheap. In this economy, it
> might be an advantage. He can attend classes to earn a masters while
> working.
>
> As far as using websites goes...I'd stick to the old fashioned pounding
> pavement. Most jobs that may become available are not posted. Teachers
> who take leaves for example usually do not tell until the last minute.
> The district will pull from candidates on file.
>
> He can be hired up to a couple of days after the school year begins in
> any inner-city type population in CT. They get many last minute
> students. He will have to go to the board of Ed of each district, go
> through a group interview. Shop himself out to all principals by
> dropping by and leaving resumes at each school. Many require a demo
> lesson. They might have him do one in a summer school class.
>
> There are universities that offer intern programs to get masters
> degrees. You are basically an indentured servant to a district assigned
> to a school to work where ever needed for the year. (An in house
> substitute so to speak.) The district pays his tuition while he takes
> classes in the evening. He will have to work like a dog and find a part
> time job to eat! It can be done with a supportive family. Since I am
> sure he has student taught already he will need to point that out to the
> university.
>
> Good luck!
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/17/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/17/08, by Ruth.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by t.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/18/08, by Tanya.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/19/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/20/08, by Ruth.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/23/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 6/26/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/06/08, by AnneCT.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/07/08, by Nancy Carol.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/08/08, by Tanya.
- Re: Elementary Ed Teacher CT, 7/08/08, by Nancy Carol.
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