Are you certified in bilingual education? Are you willing to be
a bilingual teacher? I couldn't get any interviews with my
regular certification but as soon as I obtained a certificate of
eligibility in bilingual education I was called from every
district that I applied to. Try it, there's a high demand for
teachers certified in that area.

On 10/09/09, Yes, let me vent as well... wrote:
> I have my MA in TESOL, BA in English, bilingual, NJ
> Certified, national and international ESL/EFL experience,
> graduated from an accredited NJ university, practicum and
> teacher training in the Garden State, and I couldn't get an
> interview, not even with Newark!!! I applied to school
> systems across the state. Maybe a few HR reps got back to
> me, the rest of my inquiries basically were ignored.
>
> Good luck, Muy triste :(
>
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> n 10/09/09, njdevil wrote:
>> Still job hunting? It sucks out there. I have spent extra
>> time driving to personnel departments to drop off
>> paperwork, hoping maybe my being there would spark a phone
>> call. Still, nothing, not even a leave replacement. My
>> benefits will run out by December and I don't know if I
>> will get an extension. Maybe I should look into something
>> else, but I have dedicated time & money toward my Masters
>> degree. I am subbing in one district. I hope they hire me
>> next year.

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