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Oregon Teaching Positions

by Jim Wilson

Jul 24, 2005

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My wife and I are veteran teachers in our late forties.
We would like to move to the Salem, Oregon area, or
possibly Roseburg, and continue our careers there. (Yes,
we are from California. Please don't hold this against
us.) I am a multiple-subject teacher and have taught both
fifth and sixth grade. My wife is a social studies
teacher and has taught at both the middle and high school
levels.

I am looking for some honest input as to the feasibility
of such a move. I have heard the horror stories about the
scarcity of teaching positions in Oregon, yet I have seen
many job postings on the various district web sites. Are
these positions always given to in-district personnel or
other Oregon teachers, or is there room for out-of-
staters? Also, am I correct in my conviction that there
is an agreement of reciprocity between California and
Oregon, and that our California credentials would be
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Kathy /blockquote>

On 9/15/07, dorrie wrote:
> I'm very frustrated with Oregon. I taught for eight years in
> Arizona, and I can barely get an interview here.
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>> Hi Jim,
>> I also am from California who is looking for an ...See More

Oct 21, 2007

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Jan I am a teacher in Oregon. Oregon has many universities that educate teachers and many of the positions are filled with student teachers from these universities. Also, they hire very late in the season and do hire internally first. We have a very strong union that protects the jobs of returning teachers who are on leave, etc. That is why many times ...See More

Jul 11, 2008

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Lynda On 7/11/08, Jan wrote: > I am a teacher in Oregon. Oregon has many universities that educate > teachers and many of the positions are filled with student teachers > from these universities. Also, they hire very late in the season > and do hire internally first. We have a very strong union that > protects the jobs of returning teacher...See More

Nov 7, 2008

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Lynda On 11/07/08, Lynda wrote: Jan thank you for your post. I've been teaching for 10 years, 3 in AZ and 8 in CA. Am originally from Nebraska and am an environmentalist and vegetarian. I don't eat the neighbors pets, I feed them. Anyway, I'm trying to get an Elementary Teaching position in Springfield or Eugene and can't even get an intervew. My daughte...See MoreOn 11/07/08, Lynda wrote: Jan thank you for your post. I've been teaching for 10 years, 3 in AZ and 8 in CA. Am originally from Nebraska and am an environmentalist and vegetarian. I don't eat the neighbors pets, I feed them. Anyway, I'm trying to get an Elementary Teaching position in Springfield or Eugene and can't even get an intervew. My daughter is in Springfield and I really want to move to your beautiful state. Do you know if subbing would be a successful avenue for me to pursue? Thank you for your time and all hats go off to you for your 25 years of service. Job well done, my friend. Lynda > On 7/11/08, Jan wrote: >> I am a teacher in Oregon. Oregon has many universities that educate >> teachers and many of the positions are filled with student teachers >> from these universities. Also, they hire very late in the season >> and do hire internally first. We have a very strong union that >> protects the jobs of returning teachers who are on leave, etc. > That >> is why many times they hire late. Also, our enrollment is way down >> so we do not have the need for as many teachers. I have taught in >> Oregon for 25 years. >> >> Jan from Eugene >> >> >> On 10/21/07, Kathy wrote: >> >> >>> On 9/15/07, dorrie wrote: >>>> I'm very frustrated with Oregon. I taught for eight years in >>>> Arizona, and I can barely get an interview here. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 8/02/05, Shelley wrote: >>>>> Hi Jim, >>>>> I also am from California who is looking for an elementary >>>>> teaching position in Eugene. I had no luck finding a job in >>>>> California, and I don't think my luck will change in Oregon >>>>> either. Looks like they will hire internally first. Oregon >>>>> will accept California credentials, but you will eventually >>>>> have to get a masters degree if you don't have it already. >>>>> Also you need to take several additional courses after being >>>>> employed - it's kind of like getting your credential cleared. >>>>> Well good luck. Isn't it funny how the Oregon Teacher's chat >>>>> board is dead? No one responses to any of the posts. Feel >>>>> free to email me if you want to vent. >>>>> >>>>> p.s. I occasionally enjoy eating neighbor's pets during non >>>>> holidays. >>>>> >>>>> -Shelley

Nov 7, 2008

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Katie Is anyone having any luck getting subbing work in the Eugene and surrounding areas? I cant even find work as a sub or IA. I wish I knew that it was so hard to get a job here before I wasted my time applying for teaching jobs.

- Katie

On 11/07/08, Lynda wrote: > On 11/07/08, Lynda wrote: Jan thank you for your post. I've been &...See MoreIs anyone having any luck getting subbing work in the Eugene and surrounding areas? I cant even find work as a sub or IA. I wish I knew that it was so hard to get a job here before I wasted my time applying for teaching jobs.

- Katie

On 11/07/08, Lynda wrote: > On 11/07/08, Lynda wrote: Jan thank you for your post. I've been > teaching for 10 years, 3 in AZ and 8 in CA. Am originally from Nebraska > and am an environmentalist and vegetarian. I don't eat the neighbors > pets, I feed them. Anyway, I'm trying to get an Elementary Teaching > position in Springfield or Eugene and can't even get an intervew. My > daughter is in Springfield and I really want to move to your beautiful > state. Do you know if subbing would be a successful avenue for me to > pursue? Thank you for your time and all hats go off to you for your 25 > years of service. Job well done, my friend. Lynda >> On 7/11/08, Jan wrote: >>> I am a teacher in Oregon. Oregon has many universities that educate >>> teachers and many of the positions are filled with student teachers >>> from these universities. Also, they hire very late in the season >>> and do hire internally first. We have a very strong union that >>> protects the jobs of returning teachers who are on leave, etc. >> That >>> is why many times they hire late. Also, our enrollment is way down >>> so we do not have the need for as many teachers. I have taught in >>> Oregon for 25 years. >>> >>> Jan from Eugene >>> >>> >>> On 10/21/07, Kathy wrote: >>> >>> >>>> On 9/15/07, dorrie wrote: >>>>> I'm very frustrated with Oregon. I taught for eight years in >>>>> Arizona, and I can barely get an interview here. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 8/02/05, Shelley wrote: >>>>>> Hi Jim, >>>>>> I also am from California who is looking for an elementary >>>>>> teaching position in Eugene. I had no luck finding a job in >>>>>> California, and I don't think my luck will change in Oregon >>>>>> either. Looks like they will hire internally first. Oregon >>>>>> will accept California credentials, but you will eventually >>>>>> have to get a masters degree if you don't have it already. >>>>>> Also you need to take several additional courses after being >>>>>> employed - it's kind of like getting your credential cleared. >>>>>> Well good luck. Isn't it funny how the Oregon Teacher's chat >>>>>> board is dead? No one responses to any of the posts. Feel >>>>>> free to email me if you want to vent. >>>>>> >>>>>> p.s. I occasionally enjoy eating neighbor's pets during non >>>>>> holidays. >>>>>> >>>>>> -Shelley

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