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Options until I can get recertified?

by Sarah

Mar 13, 2013

I have a Masters degree in Library and Information Science. I received temporary educator certification for Media Specialist, PK-12 when I started working in a public school. I since added Exceptional Student Education, K-12 certification and recently passed Elementary Education, K-6 exam. Because I was inexperienced, the school could not or would ...See MoreI have a Masters degree in Library and Information Science. I received temporary educator certification for Media Specialist, PK-12 when I started working in a public school. I since added Exceptional Student Education, K-12 certification and recently passed Elementary Education, K-6 exam. Because I was inexperienced, the school could not or would not support a first year teacher, and the school needed a more experienced teacher, that position did not last long. I relocated to take a position at a private school later that same year. The private school job was only until the end of the school year. I have been futilely searching for teaching positions in two geographical locations for the past two years. Last year, I substituted over an hour away from home. This gave me classroom management skills and a deeper knowledge of various classroom and school cultures. I relocated back because my home region had more opportunities. I am currently an instructor at a tutoring company and a counselor for an elementary school after school program.

Here is my dilemma: My temporary three year nonrenewable certification expires in June. I have classroom hours and I successfully completed the required education courses. Unfortunately, I never completed the Professional Educational Competencies program. I wasn’t at the public school long enough and the private school never worked on it either. Without a full-time teaching job, I was unable to complete this requirement. According to FDOE, I will have to wait an entire year until I can apply for new certification. Hopefully, I do not have to retake the exams or courses. One time was enough, thank you.

I am considering applying to non-instructional positions. I eventually want to become a media specialist or ESE teacher, so I am looking at media clerks, ESE aides, classroom assistants, substitute teaching, and other clerical jobs. This way, I can remain in a school setting, see a school culture and classroom management in action, and of course, make a living. Has anyone else ever been in this situation? What did you do? Hopefully, the job market and my skills will improve and I’ll have better luck next time.

Thank you for your advice.

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