Re: Forget the Masters
Posted by Jim Cooley on 12/31/08
On 9/29/08, Sophie wrote:
> I spent 12 years teaching in the state of Wisconsin. I also
> grew up here and have lived here all my life. In that 12
> years I obtained my Masters in Education. I left
> temporarily and came back and have been trying to get a job
> for almost two years now. I have only managed to get 6 part
> time jobs and lived without insurance for almost a year.
> When I called two schools to inquire why, even though I
> hold outstanding references and a license to teach here, I
> did not even get an interview, I was told they do not even
> interview teachers with maters because of budgets. I am so
> upset..I love to teach and I did what we had to do to keep
> our license and now...I can't even get a job!
Sophie- don't give up. Research those districts that have a
high number of teachers with master's degrees. Districts
closer to urban areas generally get more funding and don't
mind spreading the wealth as much. Besides, good teachers
make districts look good, they attract residents which in turn
impacts the tax revenues in a community. The wealthier
communities usually have the better teachers because they
understand this. Another idea is to "back door" it if you
will. Look for an aide position that will provide you at
least health benefits. You will not be on a salary but you
will make what you would make subbing and you will have the
health benefits. It also will give you an opportunity to know
about positions that are opening up and will allow you to
build the relationships you will need to get hired.
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Forget the Masters, 9/29/08, by Sophie.
- Re: Forget the Masters, 12/31/08, by Jim Cooley.
