Do you thing the market has been glutted with local people getting ESL
licenses? I have applied for about 14 jobs and 5 good interviews. I've
expanded my search to all ages, all locations, charter schools and
post-secondary. It seems that the jobs have dried up!

MB

On 9/03/08, Charles wrote:
> Yes, these preferential hiring practices are unfair but what is
> more unjust is that most of these teachers lack the competency to
> effectively teach ESL and the students suffer. Check out the
> number non-native speakers who opt to drop out at 16.
>
> Sad state affairs that will not change!!!
>
> Suffering in silence, Charles
>
>
> On 9/02/08, Sabrina wrote:
>> On 9/02/08, Inga Swenson wrote:
>>> Henry: Yes, I saw the same ads for ESL instructors here in
>>> MN. However, we normally hire local talent primarily thru
>>> cronyism and nepotism. Even though by law we must publicize
>>> the openings via newspapers and online classifieds, most of
>>> the time we know whom we wish to hire in advance. Seems to
>>> be the present mode of operations in many of the school
>>> districts across this great country of ours.
>>>
>>> However, human resources here are known for making frequent
>>> blunders and perhaps you might find yourself a position in
>>> MN where "all the women are strong, all the men are good
>>> looking, and all the children are above average." I think
>>> that about says it all, yup!
>>>
>>> Inga M. Swenson Freeport, MN Where ice fishing is still
>>> popular.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 9/01/08, Henry wrote:
>>>> The twin cities are in dire need of ESL teachers. Recent
>>>> classified listing on educationamerica.net states 30 ESL
>>>> openings just in the urban sectors alone not counting
>>>> others. I have applied to several, but have heard nothing
>>>> back. BA English, MA ESL, bilingual, enviable experience
>>>> nationally and internationally,and not one call!
>>>>
>>>> Anyone out there want to shine a light on this lamentable
>>>> situation for me? Thanks, Henry James
>>
>>
>>
>> I have been looking for jobs even far away of the Twin Cities
>> and in the Suburbs. I have not even been called for an
>> interview. I am tenured and have a Master's degree. I think that
>> employers already know whom they want to hire. The law is not
>> being followed and there is discrimination

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