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Moving to illinois

by Victor

Dec 28, 2014

Hello all, I am moving back to Illinois from Florida, where I am currently certified in social science 6-12. Can anyone point me in the right direction in getting certified in Illinois and finding a job? Is it tough to find a job in the Chicago and surrounding suburbs area?

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

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ME On 12/28/14, Victor wrote: > Hello all, I am moving back to Illinois from Florida, > where I am currently certified in social science 6-12. > Can anyone point me in the right direction in getting > certified in Illinois and finding a job? Is it tough to > find a job in the Chicago and surrounding suburbs area? > > Any help woul...See More

Dec 29, 2014

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Try Chicago Public Schools see the website for the process. On 12/28/14, Victor wrote: > Hello all, I am moving back to Illinois from Florida, > where I am currently certified in social science 6-12. > Can anyone point me in the right direction in getting > certified in Illinois and finding a job? Is it tough to > find a job in the Chicago and surrounding suburbs area? > > Any help woul...See More

Dec 29, 2014

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L Jones On 12/29/14, Try Chicago Public Schools see the website for the process. wrote: > On 12/28/14, Victor wrote: >> Hello all, I am moving back to Illinois from Florida, >> where I am currently certified in social science 6-12. >> Can anyone point me in the right direction in getting >> certified in Illinois and finding a job...See More

Jan 2, 2015

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sped You say you're moving back to Illinois. Have you been certified in Illinois? Has it lapsed? Did you never have IL certification?

Illinois has a number of new requirements that I've heard are very time consuming for out-of-staters. If you've never been certified in Illinois, be prepared to take tests and even classes to get your certificati...See MoreYou say you're moving back to Illinois. Have you been certified in Illinois? Has it lapsed? Did you never have IL certification?

Illinois has a number of new requirements that I've heard are very time consuming for out-of-staters. If you've never been certified in Illinois, be prepared to take tests and even classes to get your certification.

Beyond that, to be honest, if you're only certified in social science, you should NOT plan on getting a job teaching in Illinois. It is almost impossible for social studies teachers to find a job. For every opening, there are literally hundreds of applicants. Most people who get hired in social studies have spent years subbing or working as an aid, kissing butt and making connections to get the job. I haven't seen a person get a job in social science without some sort of connections in my district.... ever. And, I've been there over a decade. Any new social studies hire is always someone's relative or a former sub, coach, or aid who made connections.

If you need a job, and expect that job to be in teaching, you should NOT move to the Chicago area. There are many people who get social science certifications but never get teaching jobs... even in private/catholic schools. It is that glutted. It is much the same for English, elementary ed, PE, and art.

If you speak Spanish and/or can teach special ed, you might have a good chance of finding a job. If you get certified in Math or some of the harder sciences like Chem or Physics, you MIGHT get a job... but even STEM isn't a sure-thing in Illinois.

Honestly, if you want to continue your career in teaching, you're moving the wrong way.

On 12/28/14, Victor wrote: > Hello all, I am moving back to Illinois from Florida, > where I am currently certified in social science 6-12. > Can anyone point me in the right direction in getting > certified in Illinois and finding a job? Is it tough to > find a job in the Chicago and surrounding suburbs area? > > Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Jan 3, 2015

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