I am thinking of moving to Columbus, Indiana from BC, Canada. To help me in my decision, I am hoping some of you can help me answer the following questions:
I have 5 yrs. of university (Bachelor of Education, Special Education) and 18 yrs. teaching experience predominantly in elementary special education.
Special education seems to be an in-demand field, but a lot depends on what you are licensed for in the area of special education. You might want to check the Indiana Department of Education website. On the left side they have a list of job openings that have been sent in to them throughout the state. Salaries vary, so I can't give you specifics. Good luck--keep your options open--don't give up. Some of my jobs I got right as school started.
Here in BC, we teach special ed. period. We take whoever comes to our school that is eligible for services. We aren't licensed for any particular area. Does that mean that I would licensed to work specifically with autistic children or something like that?
Are spec. ed. kiddies in special classes or included in the regular classrooms?
I haven't decided about moving there or not. If I do, it will probably mean a lengthy court battle with my ex because of custody issues. I'm just exploring options now :-)
Thanks again. I'm off to check the website now.
Tanya
On 7/04/06, Kay wrote: > Special education seems to be an in-demand field, but a lot > depends on what you are licensed for in the area of special > education. You might want to check the Indiana Department > of Education website. On the left side they have a list of > job openings that have been sent in to them throughout the > state. Salaries vary, so I can't give you specifics. Good > luck--keep your options open--don't give up. Some of my > jobs I got right as school started.
I am looking for my niece who was given up for adoption some 30 years ago in Terre Haute Indiana. She has tried to contact my sister who refuses to communicate with her. This woman (my niece) wrote my sister. The only information I could get from her letter is that her first name is Erin, she is a teacher, she has a son, she is married to a man who works in the grain industry. I believe this Erin lives in Indiana. If you have any information, please contact me. I very much want to know this woman. My email address is [email removed]
Elaine, I was born and raised in Indiana and still desperately miss my home. My dad always said that the word "Hoosier" came from people calling out "who's here" (with the Indiana hillbilly accent, of course!)when someone was knocking at the door. I know when my dad called those words out, it sounded like he was saying "Hoosier"! Peggy On 7/14/06, Elaine wrote: > On 7/11/06, Magoo wrote: >> or where it came from, etc.?? > > Here is a website that has possible explanations for where > the word Hoosier came from: > > [link removed]
There is a fulltime, permanent position to teach beginning Spanish open as of 07/12/06 at Angola High School. Contact: Mr. Steve Grill, principal Angola HS 350 S John McBride Ave Angola, IN 46703
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From: Deb Blaz, department chair, World Languages Angola HS, Angola, IN
I moved to IN this summer after my husband got a job with Nipsco. I started sending out resumes and applications in April, making follow-up phone calls about every week and a half, and I haven't had so much as a nibble; not one call for an interview. I've been teaching for 9 years, and have excellent letters of recommendation. Is it always this hard? Is there something different I need to be doing?
I almost feel like I'm a "newbie" again... the latest thing I'm getting from a couple of districts around here is whether or not I have experience teaching in an urban environment, which I don't. One district apparently won't even consider teachers who don't have urban experience. I guess I'll have to focus my efforts on the eastern fringe districts.
I did finally get an interview, but it was the strangest thing ever, and I knew within five minutes of starting the interview that I wouldn't get the job. A principal and two of her teachers were conducting the interview, and they wouldn't even look me in the eye. When the principal was done with her questions, I didn't even have the opportunity to ask any questions... she just said thanks and she would be in touch. I haven't heard a word, and she didn't return my call when I wanted to check on things (she had said it would be a quick decision). I think I'm more frustrated now than I ever was as a brand new teacher.
On 7/24/06, Mr. Chandler wrote: > How about people with only Student Teaching under their belt? > Would it be easier for those people also? > >
I just moved to a rural area in Indiana and had a hard time also. I have 4 years teaching experience but was unable to find a full time position (no calls or interviews) but I did apply and will be working 2 half time para jobs. I think if you do something like that or sub you might have a better chance next year plus you will still get to work in education. It is hard to secure a teaching job without them knowing you personally but at least this way you can show them you are a great teacher! Best of luck!
On 8/01/06, La Ree wrote: > I almost feel like I'm a "newbie" again... the latest thing I'm > getting from a couple of districts around here is whether or not > I have experience teaching in an urban environment, which I > don't. One district apparently won't even consider teachers who > don't have urban experience. I guess I'll have to focus my > efforts on the eastern fringe districts. > > I did finally get an interview, but it was the strangest thing > ever, and I knew within five minutes of starting the interview > that I wouldn't get the job. A principal and two of her teachers > were conducting the interview, and they wouldn't even look me in > the eye. When the principal was done with her questions, I > didn't even have the opportunity to ask any questions... she > just said thanks and she would be in touch. I haven't heard a > word, and she didn't return my call when I wanted to check on > things (she had said it would be a quick decision). I think I'm > more frustrated now than I ever was as a brand new teacher. > > > > On 7/24/06, Mr. Chandler wrote: >> How about people with only Student Teaching under their belt? >> Would it be easier for those people also? >> >>
If you are interested in being a "charter" member of a Cincinnati area chapter of the International Reading Association, please join our group for a luncheon meeting on Wed. August 9th. Email me for details or for an application to join. Eileen
If you are an elementary teacher who would like to participate in a postcard exchange, email me your school address and your grade level. You would need to send out postcards from your state and in exchange your class would receive postcards from other states. It is great fun for students to learn about "snail mail" and to learn about our country. I hope you can join us! Eileen
Special education seems to be an in-demand field, but a lot
depends on what you are licensed for in the area of special
education. You might want to check the Indiana Department
of Education website. On the left side they have a list of
job openings that have been sent in to them throughout the
state. Sa...See More