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looking for a Biology position

by MD

Jul 16, 2008

I have an Ed.S. in Sec.Ed. and lost my position like others in the state to a tenured teacher. I am looking for a science position.

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MD Thank you. I have already done that.

On 7/21/08, Cyna wrote: > I would definitely post my resume on the "Teach in Alabama" > website. It is the official recruitment website for > Alabama's schools and was established by the Alabama State > Department of Education to increase the number of qualified > teachers and administrat...See More

Jul 21, 2008

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Linda Are you in the Birmingham area? That district has 20 math and science unfilled positions. They're paying certified math and science subs $200 a day. I'm looking for subsitutes to interview. Please call, 205- 410-3406 or email, [email removed]

Jul 23, 2008

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To: Sarah A

by Ronda

Jul 18, 2008

Sarah, I spoke with someone today who told me there are openings at Hazel Green and Mount Carmel. She said you would need to go to the county to fill out your application. I couldn't tell her much about you as I am not sure what you are certified to teach. She did confirm that the best way to get your foot in the door is to sub and to try to get a ...See More

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Sarah Thanks Ronda for following up with so much help. Huntsville certainly does have nice people living here! I will take the suggestions about the schools that are hiring and work on that this coming week! I am definitely open to doing a leave of some kind. I am keeping my eyes open for that too! Thanks again Ronda!

On 7/19/08, Ronda wrote: &...See MoreThanks Ronda for following up with so much help. Huntsville certainly does have nice people living here! I will take the suggestions about the schools that are hiring and work on that this coming week! I am definitely open to doing a leave of some kind. I am keeping my eyes open for that too! Thanks again Ronda!

On 7/19/08, Ronda wrote: > This is what I read on the general board. There is a whole > thread about it and the thread is very good! That you are > available for long-term sub jobs. That's how I got hired > seven years ago. On the first day of school, I was called by > the school where I now teach. They'd hired a long-term sub > (maternity leave) starting that day and the person didn't > show up. They asked if I was interested and I jumped at the > chance. It was 7th gr reading and English. I did six weeks > maternity leave and one more week because the theacher's > mother was very ill. During the last week I was there, I got > called into the office and was told to call a principal at > an ele. school near my house. They had an overload of 4th and > 5th graders and were going to open a brand new classroom of > gr. 4/5. Was I interested? My principal let me go during my > plan time (for the interview) and I was hired to finish out > the year the next day! By the end of the year, numbers were > back down, so I knew that position wouldn't be there for the > next year, and head of HR came out and interviewed me in my > classroom. He said I'd get a job by fall. On the day before > teachers reported back, I got a call. It was a Sunday night > and it was two principals from my present school, where I'd > done the maternity leave. They had hired a man to teach 7th > gr Reading (SpEd) and had found out that he was not going to > take the position. Could I come and do the job for 9 weeks > as a sub, then interview and be offered the job? I said yes, > and that's how I got into the public system here...... and > I'm starting my 7th yr at this school- all due to long-term > subbing jobs.

Jul 19, 2008

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1st grade teacher Now is definately the time to get aggressive with the job search! When I got hired, it was 10 days after the school year started. Right now you will be secure in the fact that any job postings, you have no competition from people already employed by other systems due to the 45 day rule. What helped me get a job was the fact I was not set on teachin...See More

Jul 20, 2008

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Substitute teaching

by Devon Knight

Jul 19, 2008

I need to know the steps to take to become a substitute teacher in etowah county

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Back to school

by Bo

Jul 21, 2008

I am back in my classroom today. School starts for me on Aug. 4th. I am eagerly looking forward to meeting my new kids. Relationships with the kids and their families is what teaching is all about to me. I am happily labeling crayon baskets and cubbies, still excited after 25 years. Bo

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Back to school

by Bo

Jul 21, 2008

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Lateral Entry Question

by William

Jul 27, 2008

Hello Everyone,

I have a question that I was hoping someone could help me out with. I have a B.S. in Business Administration and have worked for a recruiting firm for the past 3 years. Prior to that I was in the US Air Force. I have come to realize that I really want to become a teacher. How would I go about getting certified to teach busi...See More

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Skyhook William, I'm familiar with career/tech programs in the Jefferson County system. You might talk to Kay Harris who is the career/tech director. There are five required courses taught through Athens college that would get you started toward certification. I came out of industry to teach and have never looked back. Good Luck, Skyhook

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Aug 6, 2008

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CEUS for renewal of Certificate Middle Grades

by Sandra

Jul 28, 2008

I need to find out how to get the CEUSs in Ala. I have a Middle School Certificate which will expire June 2009 and I have never taught in Al. I taught in Ga nine years. They have several ways to get the CEUs but I am having trouble finding them here.

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1st grade teacher Have you taken any college courses in the last couple of years? That would work. Melissa

Jul 29, 2008

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Cyna What is your area of specialty?

Most of the state professional organizations have yearly conferences where you can obtain CEUs. Also, most of the inservice centers have workshops you can attend, especially in the summer.

Aug 4, 2008

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Any Charter or Private Schools Jobs K-7???

by Lucy

Jul 29, 2008

Do any of you know of any private school or charter school jobs K-7? I can locate any place above mid-state. I hold South Carolina and Georgia certification, but not Alabama.

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time job available in a very small private school. Ronda On 7/29/08, Lucy wrote: > Do any of you know of any private school or charter school > jobs K-7? I can locate any place above mid-state. I hold > South Carolina and Georgia certification, but not Alabama.

Aug 21, 2008

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Speech Pathologists

by Goldi

Jul 30, 2008

I recently moved to Alabama and am having a very difficult time getting teacher certification. I haven't done my CFY yet for ASHA, but my master's program included teacher preparation and I did a full time student teaching. I passed the praxis exam for speech pathology also. I'd appreciate any advice from other SLPs out there! Thanks!

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