=========== ======= I would say first the job market that is relatively flat and without wage increase commensurate with inflation or cost of living; and secondly I would say the state of education which is deliberately (in my opinion) more about warehousing than actual education.
Finding a job in a good district with a good contract takes time, but it's worth it. I started applying with DPS in January through their online application system. Jobs were posted in late February and I applied immediately. I interviewed in March, was recommended for hire soon after, but I didn't receive my official Letter of Employment until Mid May. I won't sign my contract and attend New Hire orientation until July.
Contrast that with the employment process for the Charter School I just spent two years at. Principal calls me in late June after finding my application on the state-wide application website (This is in Missouri. I interviewed two weeks later (I was moving from New Mexico or he probably would have interviewed me that day). He offered me the job at the interview, and I went straight to HR (I used that term loosely) and signed my contract (or, rather, my life away). Although the school I worked at was considered a "good charter," I took a significant pay cut, worked 15 contract days more and had A LOT of extra duties thrust upon me. It was a huge shock to me after having worked with a union contract for seven years.
I stayed for several reasons, but mostly it was for the kids. I did promise myself that I would NEVER work work at a charter school again.
When I found out I was moving to CO I used a three prong attack in finding a good job: 1) Apply for a CO License immediately. 2) Research schools and districts and contact principals personally 3) Submit an application with Human Resources ASAP so that you can apply for jobs as soon as they're posted.
On 6/12/11, person from NJ wrote: > Thank you for the information and those links. > > Is there a central website that most Colorado schools list their > vacancies? Here in NJ, all schools basically post to either nj.com or > njhire.com, makes it easy for everyone. > > > On 6/12/11, CO Teach wrote: >> Another piece of advice for "out of state" teachers who want to >> move here and teach in this beautiful state: >> >> APPLY for your CO License ASAP!!! It usually AT LEAST three months >> for the CDE to process your application and issue a license. >> >> Some districts won't even look at your application if you don't >> have a CO license. >>
Mrs. teacherThe job market for teachers in northern Colorado is almost zero existance. CO Teach was right about the Thompson School district and there is a ton of corruption there right now so I would avoid that district if possible. I know there is a charter school opening that would love to have a chem teacher. Good Luck. Thompson school district decided it ...See MoreThe job market for teachers in northern Colorado is almost zero existance. CO Teach was right about the Thompson School district and there is a ton of corruption there right now so I would avoid that district if possible. I know there is a charter school opening that would love to have a chem teacher. Good Luck. Thompson school district decided it would be best to cut all 1st year teachers and ones that were not tenured. This was not a good idea. Now instead of a special education teacher that is highly educated I found she was replaced by a teacher that has been with the district for 20 years but does not have certified teaching license nor the qualifications to back the position. I will be pulling my children from the district this year and possibly homeschooling. On 6/12/11, CO Teach wrote: > The Poudre School District has their staff hired. There may > be a few positions at the very beginning of the year > depending on growth although they may be temporary and/or > part-time at nest. A bunch of Loveland teachers received > their pink slips this past spring, so I'm predicting there > will be no jobs for "newbies." > > Just FYI...They do need a Chemistry(regular and AP) at > Frontier Academy in Greeley. It's a charter school, so the > pay is not as high, but I heard that this school has a good > reputation and working environment. There are actual, long > waiting lists for kids who want to come in, so that may be an > indication that this is a "better" charter school than others > I have heard about. > > If you can't wait to get a job and you want to move NOW, you > might consider working in a "good" charter for a year or two > and then find a job in a bigger school/district that will pay > more. > > Frontier didn't have it listed on the school site, but it was > listed locally. Here's the link: > [link removed].
Does anyone know of any Spanish teaching jobs near Denver? I am moving back to Colorado from Texas. I learned Spanish in Spain and I use a lot of TPR in my classes. Thanks.
KimmyKTry District 38 LPSD. It is smaller district south of Denver.
On 6/14/11, Michael wrote: > Does anyone know of any Spanish teaching jobs near Denver? > I am moving back to Colorado from Texas. I learned Spanish > in Spain and I use a lot of TPR in my classes. Thanks.
I am currently living in Denver, but am considering a move to Dallas to follow my boyfriend's job. I will complete my student teaching in special education in December. I would not make the move until I secure employment in Dallas. Does anyone know how these two job markets compare, specifically for Special Education?
Just wondering where/how you are getting credits to renew your license in SE CO? I'm not currently working so I don't have access to any districts in-service classes. My license expires next year. Elem. Ed. major....Thanks
7/10/11, mgmartin wrote: > At the end of this coming year I will graduate from Arizona > State University with a Bachelor's of Education - English. I > plan on taking my Arizona boards this coming September. Upon > graduation I hope to find a full-time position with DPS that > I could begin the following August (2012). Does anyone have > any suggestions on the best way of finding a position when > you have no contacts or connections? What do I need to do in > order to teach if I am certified in Arizona but not in > Colorado? Is it better to send resumes to schools directly > or just complete the online application and wait to hear back?
On 7/11/11, Bluette wrote: > Hi mg...call or email the DPS now so you can prepare for the > fall of 2012. I think you have to apply to CO educ dept for > a reciprocal certification. > > 7/10/11, mgmartin wrote: >> At the end of this coming year I will graduate from Arizona >> State University with a Bachelor's of Education - English. I >> plan on taking my Arizona boards this coming September. Upon >> graduation I hope to find a full-time position with DPS that >> I could begin the following August (2012). Does anyone have >> any suggestions on the best way of finding a position when >> you have no contacts or connections? What do I need to do in >> order to teach if I am certified in Arizona but not in >> Colorado? Is it better to send resumes to schools directly >> or just complete the online application and wait to hear back?
dog has bad earsWhen I renewed, I had to write a blurb about the classes I took and how they applied to my current job. Be careful on picking random classes - they should be somehow related to your certification speciality.
I hear now that re-certification is all online. I guess one would upload the transcripts. ?
Supervision: „Ï Reports to Education Specialist „Ï Receive yearly written feedback review session with supervisor
Qualifications: „Ï Enjoy working with children and ability to relate well to their nature „Ï Interest in and enthusiasm for environmental conservation, primarily wildlife and habitat „Ï Leadership and group management skills „Ï Willingness to learn principles of environmental education and ecology
General Duties: „Ï Prepare for and conduct environmental education programs both on and offsite for students in grades Preschool through 12th „Ï Provide support for upkeep of equipment and organization of EE materials „Ï Use established curriculum and lesson plans for leading programs „Ï Apply creativity, enthusiasm and personal knowledge in program delivery „Ï Complete required reporting forms
Time Requirements: „Ï 8 hours/month leading a minimum of two EE programs a month during school year „Ï Volunteer meetings and trainings „Ï Occasional meeting with all EE volunteers „Ï Meetings with supervisor as needed
On 6/06/11, KR wrote: > What do you think is the main plight of the American > teacher? Thanks. :)