Re: PE/Health not subjected to licensing laws

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On 8/15/08, Jim wrote:
> I'm a PE/Health teacher. I want to know if anyone else is
> having problems getting a job?
>
> Recently a PE teacher got a job teaching PE/Health in a
> district I subbed at and he is only certified in PE. The
> district justified this by saying they would get an
> emergency license for him and he would be certified to
> teach health in a year.
>
> This isn't the only time this has happened and I'm sick of
> it. It's made me want to quit a job I love.
>
> Any other PE teachers having these problems?

FYI: Kenosha hired a person I know as a long term PE sub and
she doesn't even have a sub license....just because someone
related to her knew someone at the school.....I am hearing
more and more...and assuming more and more schools are hiring
uncertified people because they do not have to pay them to
contract. You may believe what you wish but I have a Masters
in Education, am licensed 300 English 6-12 and I have applied
for all jobs and cannot even get an interview and I have
reference letters that many would pay to have! Something is
wrong here in Wisconsin. There are too many teaching
positions going to uncertified people and no one is following
up! I wish you luck...I am now in the Fitness industry having
spent many $ on being certified to teach yoga..but struggling

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