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Need advice/support about job search

by Traci

Sep 4, 2009

Hi everyone!

I've never posted anything on this site before and would love to get some advice from anyone willing to give it.

My situation is this. Last school year, I had worked for a bigger school district in a non-contracted position as a teacher for the before and after school program in an elementary. I was laid off at the end of the school year due to funding cuts. In addition , I have three years of contracted experience in a small school district in Iowa, 2 years in First and a year as a Lower Elementary teacher in K and 1. I have my BA in Elementary Ed and endorsements in Reading, Language Arts/English and Early Childhood.

I have had several interviews over the Summer for a variety of elementary jobs, but I seem to come in 2nd and not get the job. Principals that I've interviewed with don't really have a lot of feedback for me. They always have good things to say about the interview and what my references have said. Many times, they have said the de...See More

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