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Is a H. S. endorsements on type 03 certificate possible?

by SPEDTEACHER

May 12, 2012

I have a type 03 certification with an LBSI endorsement. Is it possible to take a couple of classes and receive an endorsement to receive an LBSI endorsement to teach at the high school level?

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sped On 5/12/12, SPEDTEACHER wrote: > I have a type 03 certification with an LBSI endorsement. Is > it possible to take a couple of classes and receive an > endorsement to receive an LBSI endorsement to teach at the > high school level?

No. You would have to complete a new certification program, including student teaching at the sec...See More

May 15, 2012

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Illegal interview questions

by Tommy Butfu

May 15, 2012

I was interviewed by a Catholic school today. Is it illegal for them to ask if I am married? Do I have children? What religion do I practice? What religion does my wife practice? Would she be willing to become a Catholic? I said I was Catholic, but didn't attend a church, which I am. They basically told me I would need to join their church if I am ...See More

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sped On 5/15/12, Tommy Butfu wrote: > I was interviewed by a Catholic school today. Is it illegal > for them to ask if I am married? Do I have children? What > religion do I practice? What religion does my wife practice? > Would she be willing to become a Catholic? I said I was > Catholic, but didn't attend a church, which I am. They >...See More

May 21, 2012

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Kathy Not illegal at all. Also, when you are hired, check the contract for things like a morality clause, church attendance requirements, etc. Kathy

On 5/15/12, Tommy Butfu wrote: > I was interviewed by a Catholic school today. Is it illegal > for them to ask if I am married? Do I have children? What > religion do I practice? What relig...See More

May 21, 2012

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Certification question for "SPED"

by Amy

May 22, 2012

I have a type 10, LBS 1. Been teaching in a non-public school for kids with autism for about 4 and a half years. Plan on getting my early childhood special education approval, i only need 3 more classes.

Having a type 10 with a early childhood special education approval allows me to teach ECSE...

I noticed a lot of the job posti...See More

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sped On 5/22/12, Amy wrote: > I have a type 10, LBS 1. Been teaching in a non-public > school for kids with autism for about 4 and a half years. > Plan on getting my early childhood special education > approval, i only need 3 more classes. > > Having a type 10 with a early childhood special education > approval allows me to teach EC...See More

May 25, 2012

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Help

by HELP

May 23, 2012

What websites have Catholic school openings besides cdop.org. I am also interested in states surrounding Illinois. I have been subbing for 3.5 long years and I am extremely desperate. Certifications PE k-12 Health Middle School and Drivers Ed. I have taught Drivers ed for a private sector for about a year now, but $12 an hour. Anymore you have to k...See More

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I want to teach early childhood. What do i need to do?

by Nessie

May 23, 2012

I need your input. I live in Rockford Illinois. I am certified to teach k-8. I have an LBS1 (Master's in special education) on the certificate, it says i can teach preschool through 12th grade. Ages 3-21. I am so confused. I applied for some resoure team teaching positions (early childhood). Like i said on my certificate it says preschool -12th gra...See More

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Kathy Hi Nessie, Just being nosey here. Wondering where you teach in Rockford. I teach in a self-contained classroom at the elementary level. I also have an LBS1, but not for pre-K. I was itinerant at one time and did work with pre-K kiddos for 4 years, but not as a classroom teacher. The district hired me and allowed me to do that. Pre-K does have some ...See More

May 24, 2012

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special ed endorsement/ LBS 1

by paksrb23

May 26, 2012

I have a Type 04 certificate with a special ed endorsement. Does having the special ed endorsement mean I am LBS 1 approved/endorsed? I asked my advisor this same question and her response is below. Her response confuses me. PLEASE HELP I'm totally confused!!

me: There is a job I want to apply for but want to make

sure I have th...See More

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special ed endorsement/ LBS 1

by paksrb23

May 26, 2012

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sped LBS 1 is actually an endorsement. An LBS 1 can be on a Type 04, Type 03, Type 09, or Type 10, which would qualify you to teach special ed within the age/grade range of the certificate. Illinois does not, to my knowledge, have another special education endorsement/approval other than the LBS 1. Well, they actually have the LBS 2, which declares one ...See More

May 29, 2012

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Non-renewed and do not hire

by Mike

May 29, 2012

I am a probationary teacher and was told I will not be renewed next year because of an unsatisfactory evaluation and cannot work in CPS again unless I resign within 10 days of receiving notice. However, the principal stated that he wants me to come back and has changed his mind since he first did the unsatisfactory evaluation (which was at the begi...See More

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Michael Have you had a chat with your delegate? Not that it's grievable, but she or he might have some insight on CPS as a whole and what you should do.

Principals have a lot of leeway when it comes to hiring in CPS. If he goes to bat for you, you'll be rehired.

So your principal clicked you off in March and now a couple months later wa...See More

May 30, 2012

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FREE Academic and Career Advising/Type 03 and 04 Teachers

by Robyn

May 30, 2012

Dear Illinois teachers (type 03 and 04), Hi there. I am a certified teacher in Illinois, and I was the first graduate academic advisor for NLU. I am currently working for Gateways to Opportunity. Gateways provides FREE academic/career advising for teachers in Illinois (type 03 and 04). I am currently taking students who need help with various quest...See More

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School Social Worker

by Mary

Jun 1, 2012

What is the market for school social worker in Illinois? I'm currently an assistant in an elementary school, but I'm considering going back for my masters in either sped (initial cert) or social work. I understand the difficult job market even for sped teachers (I've just been RIF'd as an assistant). It appears that there are quite a few openings f...See More

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Mary Sped, thank you for your reply. After following these boards for several years, I know your responses are always very helpful. Sorry I wasn't real clear when I refered to my age and limited college choices. What I meant was that as for social work, there is only one college in driving distance from me (Aurora U) versus special education where I hav...See MoreSped, thank you for your reply. After following these boards for several years, I know your responses are always very helpful. Sorry I wasn't real clear when I refered to my age and limited college choices. What I meant was that as for social work, there is only one college in driving distance from me (Aurora U) versus special education where I have a few options. I'm out near NIU land which means there are an abundance of teachers here. Although that might be a plus for the social work field, because NIU does not offer that program.

I certainly understand your advice about healthcare and IT. If I was younger (w/no kids) or interested in a career for a bigger paycheck, I'd go that route. I really enjoy kids and being in the school. I have a husband who travels and works long hours so my choices are to simply stay home or find a career which still allows me to be here for my children and all of their activities.

Actually having some idea of the area that you are in, receiving only 12 applications for social worker doesn't seem too bad! I would think that that area would be much more desirable than the more rural area that I am in.

Thanks again for your insights!

Mary

On 6/02/12, sped wrote: > On 6/01/12, Mary wrote: >> I'm >> considering going back for my masters in either sped >> (initial cert) or social work. I understand the difficult >> job market even for sped teachers (I've just been RIF'd as >> an assistant). > > Well, as a special ed administrator I hire these two positions > when there are openings in my district. I haven't been doing > much hiring..., but we did hire a Social Worker this year. > There were about two dozen applications for that one job. > About normal for SW. > > OK..., so first special ed teacher: There are special ed > teachers out of work in Illinois, or they are working for > private, day schools which pay poorly and have bad conditions > (yes, there are people who love this type of job, but there are > many who are stuck there). The special ed field is better > than, say: social studies, English, or elementary ed. In > special ed, we may have dozens of applicants per job. In other > fields, they have hundreds or even THOUSANDS of applicants per > job. However, sped is not the shortage field it was five-years > ago. About the only shortage fields in Illinois teaching would > be Bilingual Spanish. > > Now, nearly all of the social worker applications I looked over > had people working as social workers somewhere. Maybe not in > schools, but somewhere. In contrast, some special ed teacher > applications have people currently unemployed, working as an > aide, or in an unrelated field. This should give you an idea > that Social Work is a better field job-wise. > >> It appears that there are quite a few >> openings for school social workers, however I wonder if >> these are true openings or if these positions are actually >> already filled. > > That happens sometimes. Interns may already be informally > selected for the job. However, I feel comfortable saying that > Social Workers have it better than Special Ed teachers when > looking for a job. > > Also, I should mention that there is definitely some informal, > reverse-Affirmative-Action for males in both of these fields. > You don't mention your gender, but if you're a male it will > give you an edge. There are very few male social workers and > though there are more male sped teachers, they are definitely > in the minority. Being a male doesn't guarantee a job, but it > usually will make you stand out and more likely to get an > interview. > >> The >> real drawback is that being an older student (40), I really >> only have one choice for schooling, and it is rather >> expensive. > > I know of no University/College that refuses people based upon > age. In fact, I believe that is illegal. You can attend > anywhere you can get in to and age plays no factor in > admissions. In fact, you will find that Master's programs are > full of career-changers and older people. > >> I also don't have the option of moving for a >> job. > > Ah, this will make it difficult in either Social Work or > Teaching. The larger geographic area you can cover, the > better. Jobs are few and far between in every field. No one > can guarantee you a job within 30 miles or so of your house. I > know medical doctors who have had to move to get a job, and > their field is in super-high demand. If you live in the > Chicago 'burbs, it will be easier than Downstate, just because > there is a higher population density and more districts to try, > but you should be ready to spend time in traffic. If you feel > you can only take a job with a handful of districts, then you > might not want to waste your time or money on either degree. > > The last thing that I'll say is that Social Work has options > outside of education. A social worker can get a job with the > state, local agency, hospital, or non-profit. Of course, those > groups are facing funding issues too, but at least it is > another options. There aren't really any options for a sped > teacher outside of education. If these are your two options, > go social work. > > However, if I were you I would get a degree in health care or > IT. Much better job prospects...

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Chris I am an AU grad, 09. While I went for the El.Ed. degree, I do know a few ppl who graduated with social work degrees. AU is an amazing school and you will learn a lot, but be prepared to work as it is not easy. Good luck to you. :)

On 6/02/12, Mary wrote: > Sped, thank you for your reply. After following these boards for > several ye...See MoreI am an AU grad, 09. While I went for the El.Ed. degree, I do know a few ppl who graduated with social work degrees. AU is an amazing school and you will learn a lot, but be prepared to work as it is not easy. Good luck to you. :)

On 6/02/12, Mary wrote: > Sped, thank you for your reply. After following these boards for > several years, I know your responses are always very helpful. > Sorry I wasn't real clear when I refered to my age and limited > college choices. What I meant was that as for social work, there > is only one college in driving distance from me (Aurora U) versus > special education where I have a few options. I'm out near NIU > land which means there are an abundance of teachers here. > Although that might be a plus for the social work field, because > NIU does not offer that program. > > I certainly understand your advice about healthcare and IT. If I > was younger (w/no kids) or interested in a career for a bigger > paycheck, I'd go that route. I really enjoy kids and being in > the school. I have a husband who travels and works long hours so > my choices are to simply stay home or find a career which still > allows me to be here for my children and all of their > activities. > > Actually having some idea of the area that you are in, receiving > only 12 applications for social worker doesn't seem too bad! I > would think that that area would be much more desirable than the > more rural area that I am in. > > Thanks again for your insights! > > Mary > > On 6/02/12, sped wrote: >> On 6/01/12, Mary wrote: >>> I'm >>> considering going back for my masters in either sped >>> (initial cert) or social work. I understand the difficult >>> job market even for sped teachers (I've just been RIF'd as >>> an assistant). >> >> Well, as a special ed administrator I hire these two positions >> when there are openings in my district. I haven't been doing >> much hiring..., but we did hire a Social Worker this year. >> There were about two dozen applications for that one job. >> About normal for SW. >> >> OK..., so first special ed teacher: There are special ed >> teachers out of work in Illinois, or they are working for >> private, day schools which pay poorly and have bad conditions >> (yes, there are people who love this type of job, but there are >> many who are stuck there). The special ed field is better >> than, say: social studies, English, or elementary ed. In >> special ed, we may have dozens of applicants per job. In other >> fields, they have hundreds or even THOUSANDS of applicants per >> job. However, sped is not the shortage field it was five-years >> ago. About the only shortage fields in Illinois teaching would >> be Bilingual Spanish. >> >> Now, nearly all of the social worker applications I looked over >> had people working as social workers somewhere. Maybe not in >> schools, but somewhere. In contrast, some special ed teacher >> applications have people currently unemployed, working as an >> aide, or in an unrelated field. This should give you an idea >> that Social Work is a better field job-wise. >> >>> It appears that there are quite a few >>> openings for school social workers, however I wonder if >>> these are true openings or if these positions are actually >>> already filled. >> >> That happens sometimes. Interns may already be informally >> selected for the job. However, I feel comfortable saying that >> Social Workers have it better than Special Ed teachers when >> looking for a job. >> >> Also, I should mention that there is definitely some informal, >> reverse-Affirmative-Action for males in both of these fields. >> You don't mention your gender, but if you're a male it will >> give you an edge. There are very few male social workers and >> though there are more male sped teachers, they are definitely >> in the minority. Being a male doesn't guarantee a job, but it >> usually will make you stand out and more likely to get an >> interview. >> >>> The >>> real drawback is that being an older student (40), I really >>> only have one choice for schooling, and it is rather >>> expensive. >> >> I know of no University/College that refuses people based upon >> age. In fact, I believe that is illegal. You can attend >> anywhere you can get in to and age plays no factor in >> admissions. In fact, you will find that Master's programs are >> full of career-changers and older people. >> >>> I also don't have the option of moving for a >>> job. >> >> Ah, this will make it difficult in either Social Work or >> Teaching. The larger geographic area you can cover, the >> better. Jobs are few and far between in every field. No one >> can guarantee you a job within 30 miles or so of your house. I >> know medical doctors who have had to move to get a job, and >> their field is in super-high demand. If you live in the >> Chicago 'burbs, it will be easier than Downstate, just because >> there is a higher population density and more districts to try, >> but you should be ready to spend time in traffic. If you feel >> you can only take a job with a handful of districts, then you >> might not want to waste your time or money on either degree. >> >> The last thing that I'll say is that Social Work has options >> outside of education. A social worker can get a job with the >> state, local agency, hospital, or non-profit. Of course, those >> groups are facing funding issues too, but at least it is >> another options. There aren't really any options for a sped >> teacher outside of education. If these are your two options, >> go social work. >> >> However, if I were you I would get a degree in health care or >> IT. Much better job prospects...

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