Re: Job Outlook in WA?

On 3/15/09, SoCal Teacher ABC wrote:
> I have been looking for full-time work around So Cal for
> almost two years. With the economy, teacher layoffs, and
> declining enrollment, it's hard to find anything in CA. I
> have found work as a sub, but I would like full time work.
> I have a ton of years experience as a sub in all grade
> levels K-8 (including special ed). I subbed when I was
> completing my preliminary credential. I have passed all
> the required tests, including the CBEST. According to CA,
> I am highly qualified. I am thinking now about going out
> of state. I have relatives that live in King County, so, I
> thought I'd test the waters there. King County is OK, but
> anywhere in western WA is OK, too.
>
> I will have my Professional Clear Credential by the end of
> the year. I am authorized to teach ELL (In fact I have
> been in Newcomers classrooms on several occasions). I am
> trained in the Read 180 reading intervention program.
>
> I have had several long-term assignments (including one in
> Read 180) where I prepared all lessons and completed
> assessments. I received glowing reports from the
> principals.
>
> Please share any suggestions, leads, ideas, comments, etc.
>
> Thanks
>
I think you would have a good chance of finding work in King
county especially with your ELL background. I would just
start working on applying for a Washington state credential.
You would have to take the Washington state endorsement exam
which cost $130. Google, "OSPI" it is the Washington state
superintendent office website which will give a ton of
information on getting certified in WA.