I am interested in getting my teachers certificate from an on line program or program local in NH. If anyone has information on good programs and/or NH certification requirements, I would appreciate the info. Also if possible, would like to teach math while getting certificate. Ideas on how to make that happen are welcome.
I am just applying to the state for an SOE in Science (I'm certified in SS, so I do have all the education requirements and I have enough science to get the SOE) how, easy or hard was it for you to get a job once you have the SOE?
I would have to take a few math courses before I would be able to get SOE in Math. But I am thinkning of doing that. Since you are doing it do your recommend this route? Does the school you work for give you any tuition reimbursement?
Thanks, Dot
On 3/26/05, Rebekah West wrote: > The NH department of education site has certification options > and requirements listed. I am currently working on > alternative 4 certification for mathematics. The first thing > that you need to do is obtain a statement of eligibility. > Once you hold that, a superintendent is permitted to hire > you. Once you are hired, you will need to take the Praxis 1 > and 2 and create a plan for how to meet certain competencies > (The school district will assign a mentor to you to help to > write out the plan). Anyway, the site is > [link removed]!
Hi, Well...how easy or hard is a tough question to answer...my situation is quite unique. I got the SOE in september of last year, so there were not any job openings. I happened to see the job that I currently have in the newspaper in the middle of February (not a normal time for teaching positions to open up). I am not sure, but I think that most schools would hire someone who is already certified over a qualified person who only has an SOE. I had already taught for a year at a Christian school, so I had experience, which helped a whole lot with the cert. process. I think that Alt. 4 is a great way to get certified. And, yes, my school (Franklin High) does reimburse some for continuing education. Good luck!
On 7/02/05, dotb wrote: > I am just applying to the state for an SOE in Science (I'm > certified in SS, so I do have all the education requirements > and I have enough science to get the SOE) how, easy or hard was > it for you to get a job once you have the SOE? > > I would have to take a few math courses before I would be able > to get SOE in Math. But I am thinkning of doing that. Since > you are doing it do your recommend this route? Does the school > you work for give you any tuition reimbursement? > > Thanks, Dot > > On 3/26/05, Rebekah West wrote: >> The NH department of education site has certification options >> and requirements listed. I am currently working on >> alternative 4 certification for mathematics. The first thing >> that you need to do is obtain a statement of eligibility. >> Once you hold that, a superintendent is permitted to hire >> you. Once you are hired, you will need to take the Praxis 1 >> and 2 and create a plan for how to meet certain competencies >> (The school district will assign a mentor to you to help to >> write out the plan). Anyway, the site is >> [link removed]!
I am a retired reading teacher with reading recovery training. I am seeking a position in central/southern NH for the fall, 2005. I am considering all full and part- time positions.
Hi, I have just begun teaching high school math. A job came open in the middle of the school year, and I accepted it. I am the third teacher that these classes have had and I am running into a very big problem with behavior in one of my classes. The Asst. Principal is very helpful, and I am strict with the kids, but I feel like all I can do is kick kids out of class. I think that some of them are even trying to get kicked out. So, my qustion is...does anybody have suggestions on other ways to handle poor behavior in the classroom? Any thoughts / suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
The biggest mistake that teachers make is feeling that they have to play the role of the strict teacher. Once a teacher sets them self up in this manner, students see them as an enemy. I have been teaching for five years now and I have never had to send a students out of my room(yet):)
Your best bet is to treat misbehavior with non-emotional direct responses. Let students know what you expect and how you will deal with misbehavior when it happens. Address the behavior that you do not want and not the students themselves. This will prevent students from seeing you as "just another authority figure". I would suggest that anyone involved in teaching take Assertive Discipline and Beyond through the Canter online program. The class provides an excellent set of ideas about how to manage a classroom.
I am searching for a few teachers. First, we need a teacher who is very knowledgeable about problem-based and experiential learning, as well as strategies for supporting students with significant learning disabilities through this type of learning, for our summer program. Second, for our year-long program, we need a math teacher who knows how to teach number sense to these same students through hands-on, concrete and visual activities. Student teacher ratio varies from 1:1 to 1:7. Anyone out there interested?
On 5/15/05, Katie wrote: > On 5/13/05, Laura wrote: >> On 4/03/05, LMcM wrote: >>> I am searching for a few teachers. First, we need a >>> teacher who is very knowledgeable about problem-based and >>> experiential learning, as well as strategies for >>> supporting students with significant learning disabilities >>> through this type of learning, for our summer program. >>> Second, for our year-long program, we need a math teacher >>> who knows how to teach number sense to these same students >>> through hands-on, concrete and visual activities. Student >>> teacher ratio varies from 1:1 to 1:7. Anyone out there >>> interested? > > > Is this a public or private school and where is the school located?
I worked with student that have significant learning disabilities and also special education class. I have strong educational background in math and enjoy to work with students that have learning disabilies. I am very much interested, PLEASE CONTACT ME 281-493-4223 Mike
I'm currently a special ed teacher in Lawrence, MA and I'm looking to find a job in NH for the fall teaching special ed at the elem or middle school level. I just moved to Litchfield NH recently and I don't know much about the school systems in NH. Does anyone know of districts with really good or really bad reputations when it comes to special ed?
I'm moving to NH and looking for a K-1-2 job, but see VERY few listed. When do districts start hiring replacements for retiring teachers and new classes? Now (May), later, or did I miss out already?
I know Nashua School District has a big job fair in March. I've seen just a few job listings in the paper. I'd send a resume to schools you would like to work for even if they aren't advertising jobs.
> Are History teachers a dime a dozen in New Hampshire? > > Thanks
Yes,
I graduated from College in 1987 with a BA in History and 9- 15 teacher cert. That was in Massachusetts. I tried for about three years to get a job (anywhere in NE) but I did not and I have been working outside teaching ever since.
About 5 years ago I moved to NH and I thought the climate might be different. So I got certified SS 5-12 (had to take the praxis, etc, etc,) I got the cert. at the end of 2003 and I have been working as a parapro ever since.
I have recently come to the conclusion that if I am ever going to teach I am going to need to become qualified to teach a critical shortage area. I have discovered through my work as a parapro that I am effective in helping students in Math and Science. I have recently taken the English Praxis to become highly qualified for English. But I know that would only help me if I was applying to a job that required both Eng. and SS.
I have just applied to the state for a "statement of eligibility" in General Science. When I get it a school may hire me to teach General Science while I work on meeting any other requirements they want me to meet. I know that would at least be to take the GS Praxis II but I suspect they might want me to take some courses, maybe even a whole degree's worth. Then I would be able to get a GS endorsement on my cert.
The criteria for the SOE was that I have a BA and at least two science with lab courses. For math you have to have at least one calculus course to teach MS math and two calculus for HS. I never took any math (somehow I knew I would live to regret that) so I would have to take four courses just to get the SOE for Math.
I'm tellling you this because, although I hope for your sake your experience is differnt fom mine, I suspect it won't be. I do not know why they do not tell us in college that SS teachers are (as you say) a dime a dozen, but you and I have learned it the hard way.
So just ask yourself: 1. DO you want to teach badly enough to teach something other than history? and 2. Is it better to teach something other than history or never teach at all?
I am an associate teacher in Houston, TX. I like to teach in state of New Hampshire. I am holding a master and two bachelors degree and years of related experience. Please respond if a credential teacher is needed.
I have certification in NH for elem. ed. If I get a temporary license in elem. ed. will a school district hire me in MA?
I plan on taking the Lit. & Comm. test in July, plus then I still have another one to take. I couldn't possibly get initial cert. by Sept.
Also, do you "really" have to have taught 3 yrs. with the certification in order to get temp. license. I have SpEd cert also, but have only taught with it one year. I have masters also, if that makes a difference.
I am just applying to the state for an SOE in Science (I'm
certified in SS, so I do have all the education requirements
and I have enough science to get the SOE) how, easy or hard was
it for you to get a job once you have the SOE?
I would have to take a few math courses before I would be able
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