When I said unique/high demand skills I wasn't necessarily referring to
teaching - altho many teaching positions do require them high school math and
sciences come immediately to mind.
Elementary teachers are, by necessity, generalists having KSA's in multiple
areas (personally I could never have taught reg ed elementary - just not my
cuppa).
Male teachers in elementary schools are rare birds - I think there is a
lingering element of reverse sexism there but ...
My wife and I are friends with a couple who both teach elementary. He seems
to always wind up with those kids who have "challenging" behaviors, probably
because he's very good at bringing them around where others have been less
successful. He can't imagine teaching any other level.
Teaching elementary age kids is probably one of, if not the most (IMNHO),
important levels - that's where kids learn the basics that are built on for
their entire school careers. That old "life long love of learning".
Elementary teachers either turn kids on to learning or turn them off. That
some are much better at it than others is a given.
Have to ask - what is your motivation for elementary and many years of
experience at .. what .. ?

On 10/26/09, What about this-to "Bob/VA" wrote:
> Hi Bob/VA. You bring about many good points, so how about this one...when
> you mentioned about, "If an individual doesn't possess unique, or high
> demand skills odds are they'll be looking for a good while," what if you
> are a male looking to get into elementary school? I have many years of
> experience, too. Thanks.
>

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