Re: Can anyone find jobs being Alternative Certificatified?

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On 9/17/09, Amanda wrote:
> 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.

The response might be different in different parts of the state. Good
luck to you!
 

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