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Math Resources for Teachers

by Mike Theodore

Aug 3, 2011

I have developed a free website for math teachers and would like to share it with this chat board. This site is very unique and unlike the other math worksheet sites that populate the web. What makes this site different is the worksheets are not static but are dynamically created. You get a new worksheet with an answer key every time you run one of...See More

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How to Become a High School Biology Teacher

by Andrew

Aug 3, 2011

Hi there, I was wondering on the time frame to become a teacher biology teacher in NJ. I have a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry but nothing in teaching. I understand the Praxis II Biology Subject test needs to be taken along with other requirements. I was wondering about how long the process would take.

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Math Teach You can go to an alternate certification program, as I did in my home state (CT). This takes three months, depending on the program.

At least you'll have an easier time getting a job, as the Praxis 2 does a good job of weeding out non-science majors. I wish they would raise the Math Passing score in my state to eliminate those seeking to t...See More

Aug 3, 2011

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sped opening

by ron/nj

Aug 7, 2011

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job-losing hope :(

by lisa

Aug 9, 2011

I must have sent over hundreds of resumes this summer and have not heard one thing. I received my special ed certification along with having my P-3 AND K-5 to become more marketable. I feel as if I will never going to get a job!

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keep_up_the_morale Addendum. There is a simple rule : If you don't get any feedback from applications, something could be done better in your applications.

On 8/10/11, keep_up_the_morale wrote: > Use available time to volunteer in education-related activities > (activities with lots of contacts work better that one-to-one > activities). > - It is...See More

Aug 10, 2011

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Lisa Yes! Thanks for your kind words... I should volunteer... I am currently a paraprofessional in a school and hoping to get a job through the district. I have subbed for a year and nothing as come out of it because we are a dime a dozen. ;/

Aug 17, 2011

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Getting a job as a HS English teacher in NJ

by Cherry B

Aug 15, 2011

I have read many posts about how difficult it is to get a teaching job in New Jersey...I am wondering if having a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree would help? I graduated with my BA in 2001 and am hoping to transition from the nonprofit field. I have 7 years of experience tutoring for a highly respected agency. I am planning on teaching high...See More

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Math Teach Congrats on your certificate of excellence.

One thing I found about teaching in secondary schools,(at least in my current "home state" of CT), is that dministrators don't put much emphasis on an applicant's expertise in the subject area. I too have been subbing and have seen absurd statements written on some of the "regular" math teachers'...See More

Aug 17, 2011

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Miramira I don't know if you need to do the MAT to teach, I'm not up on alternate route. I assume that your BA is in English. That's better than social studies, but still an over- crowded field. If the MAT is not a requirement, forget it/

I've seen ads for special ed English teachers, but your 15% cert won't carry much weight, neither will the MAT...See MoreI don't know if you need to do the MAT to teach, I'm not up on alternate route. I assume that your BA is in English. That's better than social studies, but still an over- crowded field. If the MAT is not a requirement, forget it/

I've seen ads for special ed English teachers, but your 15% cert won't carry much weight, neither will the MAT. The English praxis covers a lot of literature which is what a regular ed English teacher needs, but there are hundreds of teachers like this. High scores are not uncommon. I scored a 190 on the English praxis and I never got an interview. I went back to school for science. I got lots of interviews.

When a school is looking for a special ed English teacher, they want someone who can help students who struggle with reading and writing. If you want to teach special ed. English, you should get certified as Teacher of Students with Disabilities. But there are still a lot of special ed. English teachers. In addition, get certified in a reading program, something like Wilson reading or Orton-Gillingham. Then you'll get hired.

On 8/17/11, Math Teach wrote: > Congrats on your certificate of excellence. > > One thing I found about teaching in secondary schools,(at > least in my current "home state" of CT), is that dministrators > don't put much emphasis on an applicant's expertise in the > subject area. I too have been subbing and have seen absurd > statements written on some of the "regular" math teachers' > blackboards. I'm currently a grad student in classic math, and > never managed to get an interview in the school where I'm > practically a daily sub. > > I'm planning on ultimately finding work at a two year college, > where the "Math Ed" degree doesn't carry much weight. > > > On 8/15/11, Cherry B wrote: >> I have read many posts about how difficult it is to get a >> teaching job in New Jersey...I am wondering if having a >> Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree would help? I >> graduated with my BA in 2001 and am hoping to transition >> from the nonprofit field. I have 7 years of experience >> tutoring for a highly respected agency. I am planning on >> teaching high school English, and am considering a dual >> certification in Special Ed/Teacher of Students with >> Disabilities. >> >> I also got a near-perfect score on my Praxis II in English >> Literature - Content (198/200). My high score means ETS >> provided me with a Certificate of Excellence, marking me in >> the top 15% of all test takers for that exam. >> >> I wouldn't start the MAT program until Fall 2012, and would >> likely not finish until 2013 (if I entered an accelerated >> program) or 2014. What else can I do to increase my >> chances, or am I positioning myself well?

Aug 18, 2011

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Just wondering if all principals would say this. . .

by ctiam

Aug 16, 2011

I have made it to the group of finalists for several positions this summer but have not landed a job.(I have three k-12 certifications an MA plus addtl.grad credits, a great resume and great references. One principal actually called back even thought they hired someone else (for the job I most wanted). He said that it was very competitive and that ...See More

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Steve Sounds like you had a great shot! Take him at his word. They normally don't call unless you were their second choice for the job. If it doesn't work out with the person they hired, they'll call you and certainly keep you in mind for any future openings.

On 8/16/11, ctiam wrote: > I have made it to the group of finalists for several >...See More

Aug 16, 2011

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hs physics position

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Aug 17, 2011

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Aug 19, 2011

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Aug 26, 2011

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Healthcare

by Christian

Aug 17, 2011

Greetings! I am moving from Florida to New Jersey post graduation this December.

My questions are regarding health insurance:

Does a long term substitute get offered health coverage? If so, do you know how long after the position starts you are covered?

If I am able to secure a full-time position in January, how long d...See More

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Private special ed schools

by Lucky

Aug 17, 2011

I know that parochial schools pay less than $40,000. What about private special ed schools? They charge $50,000 in tuition, do they pay better salaries?

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