On 9/18/09, Ronda wrote:
> 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!

It might be the subject areas. Even though you are probably over
qualified, I have not seen many postings for these areas anywhere. Hoping
my luck will be better with the Sciences.

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