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I am looking for an elementary job K-6. I have sent applications to over 60 districts. I havel also sent individual letters to each school in districts where I have seen multiple postings.

Does anyone have an other suggestions for securing a teaching job?

I am considering other career options if nothing happens this summer.
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Brenda Colleges are not going to be telling students not to go into one career over another. It really is the responsibility of college students to talk to people in their chosen career to not only get a sense of the job and the skills involved but also the job outlook. The elementary market in Connecticut has been flooded for at least the past 6-8 years....See More
Jul 3, 2008
anon Connecticut is not the easiest place to get a "good" teaching job. You may want to consider moving to another state where it is easier. You are generally treated with more respect when you are not a dime a dozen.

On 7/03/08, Brenda wrote: > Colleges are not going to be telling students not to go into > one career over another. It re...See More
Jul 16, 2008
FLTeacher Jen,

I have seen this same concern voiced many times. Have you looked into getting a cross-endorsement in a shortage area?

-FLTeacher
Jul 25, 2008
in my experience I have been in a district for a couple of years and have seen jobs being handed out. I would say 80% of new hires have a connection to the district. They may have interned or grown up in the town. These people definitely have an advantage.

The better the district the harder it is to get a job. Being certified in special education will hel...See More
Jul 28, 2008
Jen I have tried those suggestions but I don't even get called in Urban districts. I have also tried being a building substitute in my hometown and that didn't work. I wouldn't mind going back for a reading specialist degree but I am still paying off college loads.

Although you aren't trying to discourage anyone, many candidates are only certi...See More
Aug 2, 2008


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