welcome to the area! finding a job here is not easy (im in
loveland, right next to mason) and i am in my second year out of
work due to teacher cuts and budget issues in the state.
HOWEVER, take heart...you have great certifications and
hoepfully that will work for you.

as for fingerprinting, i cant say what would be best. however,
as far as job prospects go, complete an application on
ohioteachingjobs.org, which is the system many districts in the
cinci area use.

best of luck on your "new" life here. im sure things will work
out for you professionally.

take care!

On 9/23/09, southern transplant wrote:
> I can tell you from my experience that it is relatively
> costly-at least is was for me- to get my OH credential. In
> additon to the 250.00 application fee and the 80.00O+ fee for
> BCI & FBI check, which I think you will have to do here
> anyway, I had to take the Praxis exam which was another
> 90.00. I am now in my 2nd year of not being able to find a
> job. However,when I moved here it was a little late to be
> getting started on the paperwork. I hear it is better in the
> southern part of the state as far as teacher need goes but
> money to pay you is an issue. I recently interviewed for a
> job and feel that my experience and advanced degree counted
> against me because it would've cost the district too much
> money. The fact that you have your reading endorsement and
> special ed degree does open your prospects for finding a job
> better than mine.
>
>
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>
>
> On 9/21/09, Newbie to Ohio wrote:
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I am moving to the Mason, Ohio area relatively soon. I have
>> information from the Ohio Department of Education and are
>> working diligently to get my paperwork completed. I was an
>> elementary teacher here in Arizona for nearly 10 years. I
>> am also getting ready to file for legal separation from my
>> husband. Is there anything I should do now so that the
>> transition will be easier? I am seriously thinking of doing
>> my fingerprint clearance once I am in Mason. Does that
>> sound okay or should I try to do it in Arizona prior to
>> leaving the state? What is the teaching situation like in
>> Mason? I currently have a Standard Elementary Education,
>> two degrees (B.S. Elementary/Special Education) and a
>> Master's degree. I also possess a Structured English
>> Immersion as well as a Reading Specialist Endorsement. Can
>> anyone guess as to if I will need to take any tests or pick
>> up any courses? Please forgive me for not researching this
>> enough online, I am also trying to help my parents get
>> things ready for the move.
>>
>> Any assistance would certainly be most appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks. :)

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