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Can't get hired!!!

by Susan

Aug 15, 2008

Frustration has set in!!! Since January of this year I have sent out over 175 applications for various K - 6 teaching jobs in the state of MN. Definately it is who you know!! I previously taught preschool for 4 years at a private school and have had public school officials tell me that I can't count that as teaching because I did not have to be licensed due to it being a private school (even though I had a degree in early childhood ed) Any how, I am tierd of substitute teaching in 3 different districts and 2 private schools. I have even had the secretaries at schools where I have subbed repeatedly state that they did not want to see my name on the list for full time because I am such a good and reliable substitute. FRUSTRATION!!!!!!! I need medical insurance and can't get it only being a sub. I have had several people look at my resume and said it was perfect but why then am I not getting hired? Am I too old? 43 or what?

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Dr. Thompson On 7/29/09, Barbara Hunken wrote: > On 9/13/08, OTD wrote: >> On 9/09/08, Annette wrote: >>> I have worked in education for about 20 years. I had to take >>> the past 5 years off because my oldest daughter broke her neck. >>> While she was recovering I've almost completed my Masters of >>> Special Educat...See MoreOn 7/29/09, Barbara Hunken wrote: > On 9/13/08, OTD wrote: >> On 9/09/08, Annette wrote: >>> I have worked in education for about 20 years. I had to take >>> the past 5 years off because my oldest daughter broke her neck. >>> While she was recovering I've almost completed my Masters of >>> Special Education (finishing my thesis). In the mean time I've >>> have applied for every position that has opened within a 50 >>> mile radius of our home town here in Wyoming. Don't feel bad >>> its not just your area! I have not been able to return to work >>> yet either. Now my daughter is married and I am able to return >>> to work full time and am still unable to find a job. Everyone >>> is hiring first year teachers around these parts or the child >>> of someone that works in the building. I'm getting as >>> frustrated as you are! >>> The OTD reference (older than dirt) seems to justify not getting >> hired in elementary positions for a person over 40 (the age on >> which discrimination suits are based). I am trying to get back into >> the teaching field after substituting for the past 10 years or so. >> I am over 50 and still going strong! I love little children and >> know I am a great teacher! I find that the only "hires" seem to be >> teachers under 30 (many are just out of college). I find it >> extremely frustrating that those of us with sound educational >> theories as well as years of crucial "life skills" are being tossed >> away. Young children today need teachers who "know" what is going >> on in education as well as "on the streets". I strongly believe in >> hiring young educators (we were all there once!), but there needs >> to be a balance in our schools of older experienced teachers as >> well as those just starting out. I also believe that districts want >> to keep us older experienced teachers as subs because we know what >> we're doing and are very reliable. Thanks for letting me get this >> out............it is very discouraging not to be in a classroom >> when I have so....much to give to children! >>> Im not able to move due to financial issues so if you can move >>> go for it. And Good Luck! God Bless! >>> >>> On 8/22/08, Unemployed SPED Teacher wrote: >>>> Susan, you're not alone. I've sent out 25 applications since >>>> April throughout California, using the statewide teacher job >>>> board. Of those, I was invited to 5 interviews and so far >>>> have had no job offer. Most schools here start next week. >>>> >>>> As a fully credential Special Ed teacher with 8 years of >>>> experience I've been totally shocked. I too have wondered, >>>> as you said: "Am I too old?" I'm 57 and was hoping to get at >>>> least 5 more years of teaching into the state retirement >>>> system here, especially since I won't be able to dip into my >>>> Social Security because of the teachers retirement fund >>>> regulations. So, subbing is not a good idea for me, as then >>>> NOTHING will be going into my state teacher retirement fund. >>>> Not to mention NO BENEFITS. Since July 1st I have been >>>> continuing my medical and dental insurance through COBRA. Do >>>> you have that option? >>>> >>>> Similar to you, I've also had fellow teachers - a couple who >>>> run departments and often are on a panel to interview - look >>>> at my application packets, resume, cover letter, and >>>> reference letters, and been assured I'm impeccably qualified. >>>> >>>> A colleage suggested to me that I file a complaint with the >>>> state of California Fair Employment for age discrimination, >>>> but I'm afraid to do that since I know a lot of prospective >>>> employers can pull up as much background information on you >>>> as they want and that often includes checks not only into >>>> whether or not you have a My Space or Facebook web page but >>>> also legal complaints you may have filed, including Workers >>>> Compensation cases. >>>> >>>> After all the hard work (4 years of school while teaching >>>> full-time) to get my credential and over $25,000 in tuition >>>> loan debts, it's hard for me to think about leaving the >>>> profession, but if I don't find something soon I will have to >>>> search for anything else I might be able to find, maybe even >>>> just a simple Secretary or Administrative Assistant. At this >>>> point in spite of the obvious pay cut this actually sounds >>>> refreshing since at least then I'd be able to come home after >>>> work every day and not have to continue working on student >>>> papers and reports, lesson plans, evaluation goals and >>>> objectives or chaperoning a dance! >>>> >>>> Obviously, the economy has a lot to do with our mutual >>>> situation, and as I'm sure you've heard, California currently >>>> has NO budget because the Republicans and Democrats in the >>>> state senate can't agree on what cuts and/or taxes to >>>> implement. (Like the children we teach, they need to be >>>> given a DEADLINE by which they complete their assignment or >>>> risk penalties to THEIR wages for each day they are pst the >>>> deadline!!! They just don't seem to get it that the >>>> children - our future citizens and taxpayers - are the ones >>>> who are being most impacted by having to learn in overcrowded >>>> or understafed environments!!!) >>>> >>>> Thanks for letting me rant and good luck. If it's any >>>> consolation, my cousin's wife in Georgia is having similar >>>> problems finding a teaching spot. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 8/15/08, Susan wrote: >>>>> Frustration has set in!!! Since January of this year I >>>>> have sent out over 175 applications for various K - 6 >>>>> teaching jobs in the state of MN. Definately it is who you >>>>> know!! I previously taught preschool for 4 years at a >>>>> private school and have had public school officials tell >>>>> me that I can't count that as teaching because I did not >>>>> have to be licensed due to it being a private school (even >>>>> though I had a degree in early childhood ed) Any how, I am >>>>> tierd of substitute teaching in 3 different districts and >>>>> 2 private schools. I have even had the secretaries at >>>>> schools where I have subbed repeatedly state that they did >>>>> not want to see my name on the list for full time because >>>>> I am such a good and reliable substitute. >>>>> FRUSTRATION!!!!!!! I need medical insurance and can't get >>>>> it only being a sub. I have had several people look at my >>>>> resume and said it was perfect but why then am I not >>>>> getting hired? Am I too old? 43 or what?

May 3, 2011

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tom I have been substitute teaching in a school district for 3 years. I have served the longest as a sub in the district for my certification. I still cannot get hired. A lot of other full time teachers say I do a great job. I don't understand maybe I am just not cut out for education. Maybe I am not that good of a teacher. I,m not one to get into cons...See More

Jul 20, 2012

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Brian On 7/20/12, tom wrote: > I have been substitute teaching in a school district for 3 > years. I have served the longest as a sub in the district > for my certification. I still cannot get hired. A lot of > other full time teachers say I do a great job. I don't > understand maybe I am just not cut out for education. > Maybe I am not...See More

Nov 5, 2012

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