On 9/18/09, Laura wrote:
> 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.
I'm going to have to agree - it's probably your subject area. If you were
certified in Math, Science, or Special Ed - then you'd have no prob finding
a position anywhere. I am alternatively certified in Business (positions
are even more scarce), but even I had 4 interviews over the summer. I
landed a job last minute. Now - I might have been lucky, however, during the
searching process I emailed principal after principal, attached my resume
and cover letters - all of this in addition to applying directly on the
website. During my interviews, none of the principals cared that I was
alternatively certified. They did want to know why I chose to leave
business and come to the world of education, and I happily told them. But I
believe that any principal wants the same thing - someone that will work
tirelessly trying to win over students and make a difference. Be aggressive
and keep looking! Good luck!
