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Hi,

So I am currently unemployed and seeking out para jobs in NH because that's all I can seem to get callbacks for despite my excellent references. I worked as a para for two years, substituted in my district, and was a long term sub for 6 months up until the end of the school last year. No matter what I do I can't get any permanent teaching jobs! I keep having to take lesser quality jobs/pay and I can barely afford to live! Let alone pay back my student loans!

I am certified in the state of NH and already have my M. Ed in Elementary Education. My family keeps telling me to get licensed in MA since they supposedly REQUIRE a master's degree. NH does not require this and I feel that since a M.Ed puts you in a higher wage bracket, I get passed over so they don't have to pay me more money.

I'm not sure what road to go down for licensure in MA. As I mentioned,I already have a masters in Ed.

Does anyone who knows the MA system have any suggestions for wh...See More
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Yahaira D. On 2/01/17, Yahaira D. wrote: > On 12/15/16, Lepp wrote: >> Hi, >> >> So I am currently unemployed and seeking out para jobs in >> NH because that's all I can seem to get callbacks for >> despite my excellent references. I worked as a para for >> two years, substituted in my district, and was a long >> t...See More
Feb 1, 2017
sped New England in general is very tight on the teacher job market. Even with the improved economy, there are many applicants for every elementary teacher job.

If you're willing to consider a bigger move than one state over, you might consider California or Las Vegas. I hear they have quite a teaching shortage out there.

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Feb 2, 2017
rr Hi, I think its not your qualifications that is not allowing you to get a teaching job.... Its the system unfortunately. Your best bet is to get into a school where you work as a TA and try to prove yourself by going over and beyond. As you are bringing experience and the petty cash, you will be noticed by employers and get a Teacher's job. I am s...See More
Feb 18, 2017
9 year? You are certified in special ed and math and you've been an assistant for 9 years? I honestly don't know much about NH since this is the Mass board, but it seems to me that you weren't trying that hard to get a job. My guess is you wanted to stay in a very small area or maybe only one district.

Nine-freaking-years and you're a certified s...See More
Feb 19, 2017
Massesl So you are just elementary certified in NH? Since you did a state approved licensure program in it (through your MA?), that will qualify you for mass certification. However, you will also need to take the MTEL (mass teacher tests). The elementary ed market in Mass is very tight, and many work a couple years in a district as an aide first. If you ca...See More
Mar 17, 2017


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