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I have always heard that there were hundreds and possibly thousands of people applying for one teaching position, but now I have proof. I applied for a first grade position in Olmsted Falls, OH and received an email from the COO that they have 596 applications to review for that one position. It's one of those moments where if I don't laugh at the absurdity of it I will cry. Best of luck to all teachers out there looking for positions.
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Jessica Hi M.Ken,

I am aware of all of these factors and know that it will take time to find a position. It was just finally having an actual number sent to me that made me laugh. I wish that Ohio colleges would warn their education students about how over-saturated the market is right now. However, that would take away from their income so it mak...See More
Apr 28, 2010
Jessica Absolutely true. It seems once they have tenure or seniority, it is nearly impossible to get rid of poor performing teachers. This is an area that I wish would change.

On 4/24/10, cd wrote: > On 4/24/10, M.Ken wrote: >> Hello Jessica, >> >> I am sure that you have already been told how competitive the teaching >>...See More
Apr 28, 2010
to Wauseon Yes, she is ready for retirement, and she needs to go. Spanish program is a mess. Choir director is open, too.

On 4/22/10, I'm From Wauseon wrote: > I'm from Wauseon...and I its surprising they are loking for a > Spanish teacher! The current taecher shouldn't be ready for > retirement yet. > > I'm looking to go back to schoo...See More
Apr 30, 2010
From Wauseon It's not a total surprise that Spanish teacher is leaving. Her classes were always crazy. I guess the party was over with the new principal.

On 4/30/10, to Wauseon wrote: > Yes, she is ready for retirement, and she needs to go. Spanish > program is a mess. Choir director is open, too. > > On 4/22/10, I'm From Wauseon wrote: >...See More
May 3, 2010
mandy Best of luck to you too! I am up in Michigan and just got a letter back from a school I applied with. They had 2 kindergarten openings and had "over 2500" applicants!!!!

On 4/20/10, Jessica wrote: > I have always heard that there were hundreds and possibly > thousands of people applying for one teaching position, but > now I have ...See More
May 20, 2010


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