A fe...See MoreHi, I have taught and administrated in an accredited school system for 22 years. Four years ago, the school I was teaching at had to close. My wife's mother had gotten ill and we have moved to help her out. Unfortunately, there are no private accredited institutions where we now live. I have been toying with the idea of going public.
A few years ago, in Delaware, I decided to get my licensure for Delaware. I took the PRAXIS II for teaching social studies and passed. However, I soon had to move to MN to take care of my mother-in-law.
I am curious is anyone is familiar with what hoops I would have to jump through to teach high shool in MN.
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In MN, am I qua...See MoreCould someone clue me in on something about Minnesota licensure? I'm an ESL teacher with an M.Ed in TESOL Curriculum & Instruction. This Master's did not include student teaching, but I have also done a 140-hour TESOL certification program in CA with monitored student teaching, and I've taught full-time for three years.
In MN, am I qualified to take the MTLE tests and apply for ESL licensure, or would I have to go through a certification program first?
MegOn 11/24/10, Bill wrote: > On 10/21/09, Mary wrote: >> Is this job discrimination? I can't get a teaching job, >> either! I'm 50 years old, and earned my credential 6 >> years ago. So far, I have only landed sub, part time, >> and one year of full time employment. All of my >> evaluations are exc...See MoreOn 11/24/10, Bill wrote: > On 10/21/09, Mary wrote: >> Is this job discrimination? I can't get a teaching job, >> either! I'm 50 years old, and earned my credential 6 >> years ago. So far, I have only landed sub, part time, >> and one year of full time employment. All of my >> evaluations are excellent! I was laid off due to budget >> cuts and downsizing... or so HR tells me. After I was >> laid off, I learned from my teacher friends that several >> new 20- something teachers had been hired throughout the >> district. So, I taught in a private religious school for >> one year. I missed the public school environment and >> re-applied to my old school district the next year. >> Since then, I have been offered jobs by my old >> principal, only to have HR come up with some excuse as >> to why they can't hire me. On the first job I was >> offered, I was told that a tenured teacher had put in a >> transfer on the Friday before school started and that it >> had been accepted by HR, so I was bumpted! I was not >> even considered for the position she vacated because HR >> then stated that my fingerprints hadn't cleared, so I >> wouldn't have been able to start on the first day of >> school anyway. I was informed of this at 4:30 pm on >> Friday, the day before school started. I called the >> fingerprint clearing house on the next Monday and was >> told that in fact, my fingerprints had cleared and that >> HR had been informed by email of such on the previous >> Wednesday - 3 days before the start of school. I >> informed the district of this and was still denied the >> opportunity to apply for any open positions. Well, >> actually, my request was just ignored. Then, a part time >> teaching position opened up at my old school and I >> quickly accepted it before being informed it paid a low >> hourly rate without any benefits. After a few months, a >> teacher left the school and I applied for the full time >> position. After interviewing, I was told by the >> principal that I was the top candidate for the job. But >> once again, HR foiled this job opportunity and stated >> that they had made a mistake and gave a contract to a >> 20-something teacher, who was hired to cover another >> teacher's sick leave. When the sick-leave teacher came >> back, the 20-something teacher they hired was >> automatically placed in the full time job I had >> interviewed for. I am totally frustrated. Teaching has >> always been a dream of mine, but financially, I wasn't >> able to make it a reality until I had already worked >> more than 20 years in the medical field. I then spent >> several more years and lots of money to make sure I had >> a top-notch education and a substantial amount of >> experence to be the best teacher I could be right from >> the start. Now, I see 20-somethings who have very little >> or no experience getting contracts. Should I have the >> EEOC look into this, or am I just a bitter old, new >> teacher? >> >> >> On 9/21/09, JT wrote: >>> It may have nothing to do with age and I'm thinking it >>> has more to do with the salary you earn. It's great >>> that you get pay increases based on years of service >>> but getting back into the field puts you as too costly >>> for a district looking to save money. I think that has >>> more to do with them hiring younger inexperienced >>> teachers. They are looking at starting salary compared >>> to your higher earnings. >>> >>> On 7/29/09, Barbara Hunken wrote: >>>> On 9/13/08, OTD wrote: >>>>> On 9/09/08, Annette wrote: >>>>>> I have worked in education for about 20 years. I had >>>>>> to take the past 5 years off because my oldest >>>>>> daughter broke her neck. While she was recovering >>>>>> I've almost completed my Masters of Special >>>>>> Education (finishing my thesis). In the mean time >>>>>> I've have applied for every position that has opened >>>>>> within a 50 mile radius of our home town here in >>>>>> Wyoming. Don't feel bad its not just your area! I >>>>>> have not been able to return to work yet either. Now >>>>>> my daughter is married and I am able to return to >>>>>> work full time and am still unable to find a job. >>>>>> Everyone is hiring first year teachers around these >>>>>> parts or the child of someone that works in the >>>>>> building. I'm getting as frustrated as you are! The >>>>>> OTD reference (older than dirt) seems to justify not >>>>>> getting >>>>> hired in elementary positions for a person over 40 >>>>> (the age on which discrimination suits are based). I >>>>> am trying to get back into the teaching field after >>>>> substituting for the past 10 years or so. I am over >>>>> 50 and still going strong! I love little children and >>>>> know I am a great teacher! I find that the only >>>>> "hires" seem to be teachers under 30 (many are just >>>>> out of college). I find it extremely frustrating that >>>>> those of us with sound educational theories as well >>>>> as years of crucial "life skills" are being tossed >>>>> away. Young children today need teachers who "know" >>>>> what is going on in education as well as "on the >>>>> streets". I strongly believe in hiring young >>>>> educators (we were all there once!), but there needs >>>>> to be a balance in our schools of older experienced >>>>> teachers as well as those just starting out. I also >>>>> believe that districts want to keep us older >>>>> experienced teachers as subs because we know what >>>>> we're doing and are very reliable. Thanks for letting >>>>> me get this out............it is very discouraging >>>>> not to be in a classroom when I have so....much to >>>>> give to children! >>>>>> Im not able to move due to financial issues so if >>>>>> you can move go for it. And Good Luck! God Bless! >>>>>> >>>>>> On 8/22/08, Unemployed SPED Teacher wrote: >>>>>>> Susan, you're not alone. I've sent out 25 >>>>>>> applications since April throughout California, >>>>>>> using the statewide teacher job board. Of those, I >>>>>>> was invited to 5 interviews and so far have had no >>>>>>> job offer. Most schools here start next week. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> As a fully credential Special Ed teacher with 8 >>>>>>> years of experience I've been totally shocked. I >>>>>>> too have wondered, as you said: "Am I too old?" I'm >>>>>>> 57 and was hoping to get at least 5 more years of >>>>>>> teaching into the state retirement system here, >>>>>>> especially since I won't be able to dip into my >>>>>>> Social Security because of the teachers retirement >>>>>>> fund regulations. So, subbing is not a good idea >>>>>>> for me, as then NOTHING will be going into my state >>>>>>> teacher retirement fund. Not to mention NO >>>>>>> BENEFITS. Since July 1st I have been continuing my >>>>>>> medical and dental insurance through COBRA. Do you >>>>>>> have that option? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Similar to you, I've also had fellow teachers - a >>>>>>> couple who run departments and often are on a panel >>>>>>> to interview - look at my application packets, >>>>>>> resume, cover letter, and reference letters, and >>>>>>> been assured I'm impeccably qualified. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A colleage suggested to me that I file a complaint >>>>>>> with the state of California Fair Employment for >>>>>>> age discrimination, but I'm afraid to do that since >>>>>>> I know a lot of prospective employers can pull up >>>>>>> as much background information on you as they want >>>>>>> and that often includes checks not only into >>>>>>> whether or not you have a My Space or Facebook web >>>>>>> page but also legal complaints you may have filed, >>>>>>> including Workers Compensation cases. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> After all the hard work (4 years of school while >>>>>>> teaching full-time) to get my credential and over >>>>>>> $25,000 in tuition loan debts, it's hard for me to >>>>>>> think about leaving the profession, but if I don't >>>>>>> find something soon I will have to search for >>>>>>> anything else I might be able to find, maybe even >>>>>>> just a simple Secretary or Administrative >>>>>>> Assistant. At this point in spite of the obvious >>>>>>> pay cut this actually sounds refreshing since at >>>>>>> least then I'd be able to come home after work >>>>>>> every day and not have to continue working on >>>>>>> student papers and reports, lesson plans, >>>>>>> evaluation goals and objectives or chaperoning a >>>>>>> dance! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Obviously, the economy has a lot to do with our >>>>>>> mutual situation, and as I'm sure you've heard, >>>>>>> California currently has NO budget because the >>>>>>> Republicans and Democrats in the state senate can't >>>>>>> agree on what cuts and/or taxes to implement. (Like >>>>>>> the children we teach, they need to be given a >>>>>>> DEADLINE by which they complete their assignment or >>>>>>> risk penalties to THEIR wages for each day they are >>>>>>> pst the deadline!!! They just don't seem to get it >>>>>>> that the children - our future citizens and >>>>>>> taxpayers - are the ones who are being most >>>>>>> impacted by having to learn in overcrowded or >>>>>>> understafed environments!!!) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for letting me rant and good luck. If it's >>>>>>> any consolation, my cousin's wife in Georgia is >>>>>>> having similar problems finding a teaching spot. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 8/15/08, Susan wrote: >>>>>>>> Frustration has set in!!! Since January of this >>>>>>>> year I have sent out over 175 applications for >>>>>>>> various K - 6 teaching jobs in the state of MN. >>>>>>>> Definately it is who you know!! I previously >>>>>>>> taught preschool for 4 years at a private school >>>>>>>> and have had public school officials tell me that >>>>>>>> I can't count that as teaching because I did not >>>>>>>> have to be licensed due to it being a private >>>>>>>> school (even though I had a degree in early >>>>>>>> childhood ed) Any how, I am tierd of substitute >>>>>>>> teaching in 3 different districts and 2 private >>>>>>>> schools. I have even had the secretaries at >>>>>>>> schools where I have subbed repeatedly state that >>>>>>>> they did not want to see my name on the list for >>>>>>>> full time because I am such a good and reliable >>>>>>>> substitute. FRUSTRATION!!!!!!! I need medical >>>>>>>> insurance and can't get it only being a sub. I >>>>>>>> have had several people look at my resume and said >>>>>>>> it was perfect but why then am I not getting >>>>>>>> hired? Am I too old? 43 or what? > Bill says: American culture is laden with rapacious > greed. Let's face it. There is contempt for people over > 50 and possibly younger even. We have to be realistic and > outsource ourselves to other realms. Colleges are eager > to engage students in expensive programs > (undergrad/grad), as this keeps their systems growing and > food on their own tables. I did a search engine "ageism > in academia" and read many sophisticated blogs from > people in higher education: phd's, etc. who have face > discrimination. It's hard to prove legally, and schools > know it. Someone here in this blog said "it's who you > know." I believe that. Academia has become corporate > enterprise. It is dirty business. We seniors feel we have > life experience as well as education to offer young > minds/young college students, but the naked truth is that > no one in a hiring capacity cares. They have the same > prejudices as the Jim Crow South! Shallow people. Dirty > politics and lies. Seek and construct a new pardigm. > Become philosophical about life and your destiny. Look > outside the box, and accept some painful realities about > our country's economy and politics. Someone great said > "the people get the government they deserve." This can be > due to apathy/greed/self-interest, etc., but everyone is > affected by the vote/or lack thereof. Last of all, my > heart goes out to all of you who have faced this problem! > I have known this bitterness. You cannot let it kill you. > There is life after rejection. . . just be creative, > patient and resigned to feeling powerless. The good news > is that one never knows in life what lies around the > corner. There are still surprises. Bless you.
MegOn 11/24/10, Bill wrote: > On 10/21/09, Mary wrote: >> Is this job discrimination? I can't get a teaching job, >> either! I'm 50 years old, and earned my credential 6 >> years ago. So far, I have only landed sub, part time, >> and one year of full time employment. All of my >> evaluations are exc...See MoreOn 11/24/10, Bill wrote: > On 10/21/09, Mary wrote: >> Is this job discrimination? I can't get a teaching job, >> either! I'm 50 years old, and earned my credential 6 >> years ago. So far, I have only landed sub, part time, >> and one year of full time employment. All of my >> evaluations are excellent! I was laid off due to budget >> cuts and downsizing... or so HR tells me. After I was >> laid off, I learned from my teacher friends that several >> new 20- something teachers had been hired throughout the >> district. So, I taught in a private religious school for >> one year. I missed the public school environment and >> re-applied to my old school district the next year. >> Since then, I have been offered jobs by my old >> principal, only to have HR come up with some excuse as >> to why they can't hire me. On the first job I was >> offered, I was told that a tenured teacher had put in a >> transfer on the Friday before school started and that it >> had been accepted by HR, so I was bumpted! I was not >> even considered for the position she vacated because HR >> then stated that my fingerprints hadn't cleared, so I >> wouldn't have been able to start on the first day of >> school anyway. I was informed of this at 4:30 pm on >> Friday, the day before school started. I called the >> fingerprint clearing house on the next Monday and was >> told that in fact, my fingerprints had cleared and that >> HR had been informed by email of such on the previous >> Wednesday - 3 days before the start of school. I >> informed the district of this and was still denied the >> opportunity to apply for any open positions. Well, >> actually, my request was just ignored. Then, a part time >> teaching position opened up at my old school and I >> quickly accepted it before being informed it paid a low >> hourly rate without any benefits. After a few months, a >> teacher left the school and I applied for the full time >> position. After interviewing, I was told by the >> principal that I was the top candidate for the job. But >> once again, HR foiled this job opportunity and stated >> that they had made a mistake and gave a contract to a >> 20-something teacher, who was hired to cover another >> teacher's sick leave. When the sick-leave teacher came >> back, the 20-something teacher they hired was >> automatically placed in the full time job I had >> interviewed for. I am totally frustrated. Teaching has >> always been a dream of mine, but financially, I wasn't >> able to make it a reality until I had already worked >> more than 20 years in the medical field. I then spent >> several more years and lots of money to make sure I had >> a top-notch education and a substantial amount of >> experence to be the best teacher I could be right from >> the start. Now, I see 20-somethings who have very little >> or no experience getting contracts. Should I have the >> EEOC look into this, or am I just a bitter old, new >> teacher? >> >> >> On 9/21/09, JT wrote: >>> It may have nothing to do with age and I'm thinking it >>> has more to do with the salary you earn. It's great >>> that you get pay increases based on years of service >>> but getting back into the field puts you as too costly >>> for a district looking to save money. I think that has >>> more to do with them hiring younger inexperienced >>> teachers. They are looking at starting salary compared >>> to your higher earnings. >>> >>> On 7/29/09, Barbara Hunken wrote: >>>> On 9/13/08, OTD wrote: >>>>> On 9/09/08, Annette wrote: >>>>>> I have worked in education for about 20 years. I had >>>>>> to take the past 5 years off because my oldest >>>>>> daughter broke her neck. While she was recovering >>>>>> I've almost completed my Masters of Special >>>>>> Education (finishing my thesis). In the mean time >>>>>> I've have applied for every position that has opened >>>>>> within a 50 mile radius of our home town here in >>>>>> Wyoming. Don't feel bad its not just your area! I >>>>>> have not been able to return to work yet either. Now >>>>>> my daughter is married and I am able to return to >>>>>> work full time and am still unable to find a job. >>>>>> Everyone is hiring first year teachers around these >>>>>> parts or the child of someone that works in the >>>>>> building. I'm getting as frustrated as you are! The >>>>>> OTD reference (older than dirt) seems to justify not >>>>>> getting >>>>> hired in elementary positions for a person over 40 >>>>> (the age on which discrimination suits are based). I >>>>> am trying to get back into the teaching field after >>>>> substituting for the past 10 years or so. I am over >>>>> 50 and still going strong! I love little children and >>>>> know I am a great teacher! I find that the only >>>>> "hires" seem to be teachers under 30 (many are just >>>>> out of college). I find it extremely frustrating that >>>>> those of us with sound educational theories as well >>>>> as years of crucial "life skills" are being tossed >>>>> away. Young children today need teachers who "know" >>>>> what is going on in education as well as "on the >>>>> streets". I strongly believe in hiring young >>>>> educators (we were all there once!), but there needs >>>>> to be a balance in our schools of older experienced >>>>> teachers as well as those just starting out. I also >>>>> believe that districts want to keep us older >>>>> experienced teachers as subs because we know what >>>>> we're doing and are very reliable. Thanks for letting >>>>> me get this out............it is very discouraging >>>>> not to be in a classroom when I have so....much to >>>>> give to children! >>>>>> Im not able to move due to financial issues so if >>>>>> you can move go for it. And Good Luck! God Bless! >>>>>> >>>>>> On 8/22/08, Unemployed SPED Teacher wrote: >>>>>>> Susan, you're not alone. I've sent out 25 >>>>>>> applications since April throughout California, >>>>>>> using the statewide teacher job board. Of those, I >>>>>>> was invited to 5 interviews and so far have had no >>>>>>> job offer. Most schools here start next week. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> As a fully credential Special Ed teacher with 8 >>>>>>> years of experience I've been totally shocked. I >>>>>>> too have wondered, as you said: "Am I too old?" I'm >>>>>>> 57 and was hoping to get at least 5 more years of >>>>>>> teaching into the state retirement system here, >>>>>>> especially since I won't be able to dip into my >>>>>>> Social Security because of the teachers retirement >>>>>>> fund regulations. So, subbing is not a good idea >>>>>>> for me, as then NOTHING will be going into my state >>>>>>> teacher retirement fund. Not to mention NO >>>>>>> BENEFITS. Since July 1st I have been continuing my >>>>>>> medical and dental insurance through COBRA. Do you >>>>>>> have that option? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Similar to you, I've also had fellow teachers - a >>>>>>> couple who run departments and often are on a panel >>>>>>> to interview - look at my application packets, >>>>>>> resume, cover letter, and reference letters, and >>>>>>> been assured I'm impeccably qualified. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A colleage suggested to me that I file a complaint >>>>>>> with the state of California Fair Employment for >>>>>>> age discrimination, but I'm afraid to do that since >>>>>>> I know a lot of prospective employers can pull up >>>>>>> as much background information on you as they want >>>>>>> and that often includes checks not only into >>>>>>> whether or not you have a My Space or Facebook web >>>>>>> page but also legal complaints you may have filed, >>>>>>> including Workers Compensation cases. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> After all the hard work (4 years of school while >>>>>>> teaching full-time) to get my credential and over >>>>>>> $25,000 in tuition loan debts, it's hard for me to >>>>>>> think about leaving the profession, but if I don't >>>>>>> find something soon I will have to search for >>>>>>> anything else I might be able to find, maybe even >>>>>>> just a simple Secretary or Administrative >>>>>>> Assistant. At this point in spite of the obvious >>>>>>> pay cut this actually sounds refreshing since at >>>>>>> least then I'd be able to come home after work >>>>>>> every day and not have to continue working on >>>>>>> student papers and reports, lesson plans, >>>>>>> evaluation goals and objectives or chaperoning a >>>>>>> dance! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Obviously, the economy has a lot to do with our >>>>>>> mutual situation, and as I'm sure you've heard, >>>>>>> California currently has NO budget because the >>>>>>> Republicans and Democrats in the state senate can't >>>>>>> agree on what cuts and/or taxes to implement. (Like >>>>>>> the children we teach, they need to be given a >>>>>>> DEADLINE by which they complete their assignment or >>>>>>> risk penalties to THEIR wages for each day they are >>>>>>> pst the deadline!!! They just don't seem to get it >>>>>>> that the children - our future citizens and >>>>>>> taxpayers - are the ones who are being most >>>>>>> impacted by having to learn in overcrowded or >>>>>>> understafed environments!!!) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for letting me rant and good luck. If it's >>>>>>> any consolation, my cousin's wife in Georgia is >>>>>>> having similar problems finding a teaching spot. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 8/15/08, Susan wrote: >>>>>>>> Frustration has set in!!! Since January of this >>>>>>>> year I have sent out over 175 applications for >>>>>>>> various K - 6 teaching jobs in the state of MN. >>>>>>>> Definately it is who you know!! I previously >>>>>>>> taught preschool for 4 years at a private school >>>>>>>> and have had public school officials tell me that >>>>>>>> I can't count that as teaching because I did not >>>>>>>> have to be licensed due to it being a private >>>>>>>> school (even though I had a degree in early >>>>>>>> childhood ed) Any how, I am tierd of substitute >>>>>>>> teaching in 3 different districts and 2 private >>>>>>>> schools. I have even had the secretaries at >>>>>>>> schools where I have subbed repeatedly state that >>>>>>>> they did not want to see my name on the list for >>>>>>>> full time because I am such a good and reliable >>>>>>>> substitute. FRUSTRATION!!!!!!! I need medical >>>>>>>> insurance and can't get it only being a sub. I >>>>>>>> have had several people look at my resume and said >>>>>>>> it was perfect but why then am I not getting >>>>>>>> hired? Am I too old? 43 or what? > Bill says: American culture is laden with rapacious > greed. Let's face it. There is contempt for people over > 50 and possibly younger even. We have to be realistic and > outsource ourselves to other realms. Colleges are eager > to engage students in expensive programs > (undergrad/grad), as this keeps their systems growing and > food on their own tables. I did a search engine "ageism > in academia" and read many sophisticated blogs from > people in higher education: phd's, etc. who have face > discrimination. It's hard to prove legally, and schools > know it. Someone here in this blog said "it's who you > know." I believe that. Academia has become corporate > enterprise. It is dirty business. We seniors feel we have > life experience as well as education to offer young > minds/young college students, but the naked truth is that > no one in a hiring capacity cares. They have the same > prejudices as the Jim Crow South! Shallow people. Dirty > politics and lies. Seek and construct a new pardigm. > Become philosophical about life and your destiny. Look > outside the box, and accept some painful realities about > our country's economy and politics. Someone great said > "the people get the government they deserve." This can be > due to apathy/greed/self-interest, etc., but everyone is > affected by the vote/or lack thereof. Last of all, my > heart goes out to all of you who have faced this problem! > I have known this bitterness. You cannot let it kill you. > There is life after rejection. . . just be creative, > patient and resigned to feeling powerless. The good news > is that one never knows in life what lies around the > corner. There are still surprises. Bless you.
Minnesota is alright but I'm moving to California. The job market it tight in MN. I know, you probably think that if Massachusetts is too snobby, you won't like California, but California is a big state with a lot of different areas and a lot of them need teachers. Every type of climate is in California, from desert to mountain, to cool PacNW climate. I'm moving to Modesto where I have a teaching job set up. The cost of living isn't bad. Nothing like San Fran or LA,and probably cheaper than what you're paying in New England. I lived there for a year a few years back and is nothing like the LA or San Fran areas.
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> On 10/21/09, Mary wrote:
>> Is this job discrimination? I can't get a teaching job,
>> either! I'm 50 years old, and earned my credential 6
>> years ago. So far, I have only landed sub, part time,
>> and one year of full time employment. All of my
>> evaluations are exc...See More