On 8/26/08, kelli wrote:
> I have had my cert. for five years. I ha e been subbing
> for four. I have had three long-term assignments. Good
> references. No job offers. Very few interviews. I am 46. I
> also decided to make teaching my second career. Districts
> have no problem having me sub, but won't give me a job.
> One administrator actually told me they need good subs. I
> did have a negative experience with one of my long-term
> jobs. I also wondered if they could drag up information
> about past employers and complaints against employers,
> etc. That information is supposed to be strictly
> confidential. Hmmm I wonder, is it age, is it
> discrimination over past employer issues, I do believe
> discrimination towards second career older teachers is an
> issue. Perhaps more of us should share our stories and do
> something about it.

You are telling me! I am 57, I have an MA. I am certified in
5 different subjects and I have 25 years of experience
working with all kinds of situations from Advanced Placement
to alternative diplomas. I quit my 13 year position because
of a family emergency and now 3 years later and HUNDREDS of
applications filled out and I am unemployed. No one will hire
me. Subbing is the only job I can get and that is not enough
money to live on. I am sick of reading about how teaching
always has jobs. Not true. I can't even get an interview or a
human response. What can we do?

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