On 11/03/12, Moving to WA wrote:
> It is likely I will be moving to WA near Anacortes. What
> is the outlook for an experienced elementary teacher (13
> yrs in 1st, 2nd and 5th combined)? Will my out-of-state
> certificate transfer?
Hello,
I just moved here 6 months ago so I am just learning about the
system. We live in the Marysville area south of Anacortes. I
have taught elementary for 8 years at different grade levels.
What I have learned about this area: You must have a WA
state license. For me this included taking the West-B and the
West-E tests. They are costly and the time to process them
is long. Therefore, it has taken me several months to even
get close to getting my WA certificate. I have also been
learning about hiring in this area. There are many small
districts here, but they seem to work the same. There are
few openings due to cut-backs. Also, when there is an
opening it is often offered only for one-year on a contracted
basis (meaning no benefits or continued job next year).
Another item is they tend to only want people with a Master's
Degree or higher.
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