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    Re: Teaching experience in Portland, OR
    Posted by Sheena on 9/29/08

    Thank you so much for the info. I recently applied for a classified
    job, so I hope I hear frome them soon.

    On 9/28/08, highdesertmama wrote:
    > Sub jobs can come through either the district or the ESD where you
    > live. For instance in Central Oregon all our subs come through
    > the High Desert ESD. Best bet would be to check with the
    > districts you would like to sub in and see where you need to sign
    > up. Personally, I'd rather have a classified job than substitute
    > teach.. that way you'd actually get some experience in the
    > classroom, and benefits.
    >
    > ***If you don't have a teaching certificate you can only sub 60
    > days a year. check out
    >
    > http://www.tspc.state.or.us/new/core/licensure.asp
    >
    > for information about licensure
    > From the TSPC License Guide
    >
    > Type Restricted Substitute Teaching License
    > Category Teacher
    > Description The Restricted Substitute Teaching License is issued
    > to applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree, but have not completed
    > an educator-preparation program. It is valid for substitute
    > teaching for up to 60 total days per year for a district or
    > districts which has jointly applied for the license.
    > Population There are 703 active Restricted Substitute Teaching
    > Licenses
    > (As of Sep 27, 2008 at 6 AM)
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > On 9/15/08, Sheena wrote:
    >> Is there a website that you'd recommend to look for sub jobs?
    >>
    >> Thanks.
    >>
    >> On 9/14/08, TeachinTucson wrote:
    >>> No, you don't need your Master's to sub and that is a good
    >>> way to get some experience before deciding if you want to
    >>> become a teacher. But, when I was living there, they already
    >>> had so many subs in PDX district that they wouldn't accept
    >>> me. I subbed for a bunch of other districts in the area.
    >>> There are also many classified level jobs you could get for
    >>> which you don't need more than the qualifications you already
    >>> have.
    >>>
    >>> On 8/18/08, Sheena wrote:
    >>>> I have a BA in English and writing. I plan on becoming an
    >>>> English and writing teacher at the secondary level. I
    >>>> admit that I haven’t spent much time working with
    >>>> teenagers in an academic setting, but I’d like to get my
    >>>> foot in the door. Do I have to have a Masters degree to
    >>>> sub or to be a classroom assistant in Portand, OR? Or
    >>>> does anyone else have tips on how I can get that
    >>>> experience? Thank you all.

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    Posts on this thread, including this one

  • Teaching experience in Portland, OR, 8/18/08, by Sheena.
  • Re: Teaching experience in Portland, OR, 9/14/08, by TeachinTucson.
  • Re: Teaching experience in Portland, OR, 9/15/08, by Sheena .
  • Re: Teaching experience in Portland, OR, 9/28/08, by highdesertmama.
  • Re: Teaching experience in Portland, OR, 9/29/08, by Sheena.
  • Re: Teaching experience in Portland, OR, 9/29/08, by highdesertmama.

     
     

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