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I was a classroom teacher for 14 years before leaving for 3 years to work with numerous school districts on health and wellness. I have been looking to return to classroom teaching since Oct of 2011. So far, I have applied for about a dozen teaching positions in my area of Southern Illinois, Carbondale area. I have not received one single call for an interview! Any thoughts? Is it just that schools down here are not hiring? Because I left my tenured teaching position to try out a job that combined health education with teaching? The fact that I have been a dislocated worker since Oct? Too much experience? 42 is too old to be hired back into the education field? Any ideas or advice, suggestions are welcomed. Thanks! -soloadventuregirl
Hollywood You've applied for only a dozen teaching positions in 10 months? Maybe you should cast a wider net.

Don't take things personally or try to blame the districts on irrelevant factors. That won't get you anywhere. Call schools directly and ask if they have positions available.

You didn't say what position you're looking for. If it'...See More
Aug 10, 2012


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