There are other sites as well for ESL positions. Check out Dave's ESL Cafe

On 9/03/08, au contraire, mb wrote:
> There are jobs: check out educationamerica.net, teachers to
> teachers.com and schoolspring.com
>
> 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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