Re: Can anyone find jobs being Alternative Certificatified?

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On 9/17/09, Ronda wrote:
> On 9/16/09, Amanda wrote:
>> On 9/16/09, Ronda wrote:
>>> Is anyone having any luck finding teaching positions who is
>>> alternatively certified? I have passed the tests, passed
>>> the interview and received my license, etc. but have yet to
>>> find a school district that seems to want to hire someone
>>> who is alternative certified. During the interviews most
>>> responses I get are that they don't feel that a person is
>>> qualified unless they have gone through the certification
>>> the traditional way. Any feedback and direction would be
>>> appreciated.
>>
>>
>> What part of the state are you from and what subject are you
>> looking to teach? I'm curious as I'm considering the
>> alternative certification program
>
> I am from the OKC metro area, and hold licenses in U.S. History,
> Oklahoma History, Government & Economics (6-12) Middle Level
> Social Studies (5-8) and Middle Level English/Language Arts (5-8)I
> have dual license. I'm considering going back to school and going
> through the traditional way even though I already have a B.S degree.

Wow...so many licenses! I already have a B.S. as well, but am also
considering going back to school. I'm in the Tulsa metro area
though and haven't yet taken any of the exams.
 

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