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Hello all,

I have a question. I'm an attorney who REALLY wants to exit my profession. I have always thought about teaching. I love history, economics, and politics. I think I'd love teaching the material. I do have concerns about other things, like classroom management, but I can learn. That's all a bit irrelevant to my question, though.

My question is this: what are my chances in getting a social studies teaching job through lateral entry? I'm in the Charlotte area and have applied to a few dozen jobs so far in the middle to high school level. I have yet to hear anything from anyone. I know a few people in the teaching field and have been reassured that most hires don't happen until later in the summer. In other words, I still have a shot. I've also applied to some surrounding counties.

Also, does anyone have any suggestions on how to to get my foot in the door, to get noticed? What would schools look for from a lateral entry candidate?

Thanks for a...See More
elsiev Have you qualified for lateral entry by taking and passing Praxis? If you haven't, that may explain why you haven't heard from anyone. In terms of "getting noticed" ... a strong cover letter customized for each position you are applying for (e.g. go to the school's website, learn a few things, and talk about ways you could contribute to the school ...See More
Jun 5, 2017
Gray I have not taken Praxis yet. Per CMS and NCPI, my relevant degree and grade point average automatically qualifies me for lateral entry. I do have to take Praxis but I'm given 3 years once I'm hired and given a provisional license. I did wonder if going ahead and passing Praxis would give me a leg up when schools are selecting for interviews. That m...See More
Jun 7, 2017
Lateral Entry Teacher I have just completed my 4th year as a lateral entry teacher. While not an expert on the requirements I can relay my path to teacher licensure. I applied for a CTE job based on my experience in a related field and was chosen for an interview along a few other candidates. Among the other interviewed candidates was a community college instructor who ...See More
Jun 8, 2017


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