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Minneapolis Public School District
Position Type: Teaching

Categories: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Teacher

School / Org: Minneapolis Public Schools

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

No. of Positions: 30

Reference #: EAN20000337
Posting Date: Monday, 01 September 2008
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

On 9/03/08, MB wrote:
> 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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