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No luck in OR., so far! Please help!

by Jeremy

Jun 4, 2008

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I'm a second career teacher (44 years old, three years
exp. as a 5th -8th grade teacher ) who moved to Portland
last fall with a full CA CLAD MS credential. It took me
until early spring to obtain a basic OR license and become
comfortable using EDZAPP. I'm willing to accept a job all
but the Southernmost counties and I've sent out electronic
apps and zapps to approximately forty districts with just
one interview request so far. Four years ago when I was
transmitting the same essential data throughout CA (via
EDJOIN), I was averaging three to five interviews a week!
What am I missing? I have added experience, glowing
references from my three year tenure at my former school,
BTSA and COMP certification to my "package" - shouldn't I
be getting some bites? One thing, I felt like I was
getting the brushoff from the district booth gatekeepers
when I attended the Portland job fair. Later in the day,
while...See More

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TT On 6/22/08, I agree with TT wrote: > > The competition is tough. The cutbacks are tough. Some > schools districts are losing positions. My suggestion is > find a district that is growing, needs what you have to > offer, and pursue them actively by subbing and making > connections. You have to show them that you are a stand-out. &g...See MoreOn 6/22/08, I agree with TT wrote: > > The competition is tough. The cutbacks are tough. Some > schools districts are losing positions. My suggestion is > find a district that is growing, needs what you have to > offer, and pursue them actively by subbing and making > connections. You have to show them that you are a stand-out. > I was 48 years old and subbing when I was hired. I stood out > at the schools I subbed at, and the principals knew who I > was. I'm a quiet person by nature but very persistant. If > you can get to know some teachers in the district and they > put a word in for you that might help. There is a glut of > qualified people in Oregon. As far as the age thing, it is > harder. Youthfulness is always desired, but age brings > wisdom. We can show we have wisdom, but still be open to > ideas and educational trends. > > Best of Luck! > > On 6/04/08, Jeremy wrote: >> I'm a second career teacher (44 years old, three years >> exp. as a 5th -8th grade teacher ) who moved to Portland >> last fall with a full CA CLAD MS credential. It took me >> until early spring to obtain a basic OR license and become >> comfortable using EDZAPP. I'm willing to accept a job all >> but the Southernmost counties and I've sent out electronic >> apps and zapps to approximately forty districts with just >> one interview request so far. Four years ago when I was >> transmitting the same essential data throughout CA (via >> EDJOIN), I was averaging three to five interviews a week! >> What am I missing? I have added experience, glowing >> references from my three year tenure at my former school, >> BTSA and COMP certification to my "package" - shouldn't I >> be getting some bites? One thing, I felt like I was >> getting the brushoff from the district booth gatekeepers >> when I attended the Portland job fair. Later in the day, >> while washing up in the restroom, I caught a look at my >> own, lived in, 44 year old image and suddenly felt a bit >> out of place amongst the vast throngs of fresh, youthful >> faces around me. I'm trying to quell the demoralizing >> impulse to start "shadowboxing" and would like to recieve >> some objective, professional input from a person or a >> service with the eyes and the inside knowledge, specific >> to Oregon's public education system, that might see what >> I'm missing. I'm a damn good teacher! However, this whole >> experience is starting to get to me. Please help! >> >> Jeremy

If the mess hadn't come up with my current school district, I have no doubt in my mind I would have been hired someplace in Oregon. At April's job fair, many districts were interested in the fact I was sped certified.

I probably should continue putting in for district jobs; however, I have a really bad situation with my current district, including a former boss of mine having put in forged disciplinary documents in my personnel file, a clearly illegal offense. It's a mess, a total mess, and I don't even know if I want to bother with the field anymore.

Jul 23, 2008

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Portland Teacher I'm a teacher for Portland Public Schools, and I know it can be extremely tough to even get an interview!

If you are still looking, you should check out a service that a teacher colleague and I created, specifically devoted to educators and grads like you who are having trouble finding a teaching job. We know the ins and outs of the distr...See MoreI'm a teacher for Portland Public Schools, and I know it can be extremely tough to even get an interview!

If you are still looking, you should check out a service that a teacher colleague and I created, specifically devoted to educators and grads like you who are having trouble finding a teaching job. We know the ins and outs of the districts and how/where to REALLY apply for jobs, etc. We were so frustrated by the process (and still are when we witness great candidates get passed up) that we decided we needed to start a business to help people.

Check out our website and contact us if you are interested! http://WWW.KLELITE.COM or kl.[email removed].

Good luck!!

On 6/04/08, Jeremy wrote: > I'm a second career teacher (44 years old, three years > exp. as a 5th -8th grade teacher ) who moved to Portland > last fall with a full CA CLAD MS credential. It took me > until early spring to obtain a basic OR license and become > comfortable using EDZAPP. I'm willing to accept a job all > but the Southernmost counties and I've sent out electronic > apps and zapps to approximately forty districts with just > one interview request so far. Four years ago when I was > transmitting the same essential data throughout CA (via > EDJOIN), I was averaging three to five interviews a week! > What am I missing? I have added experience, glowing > references from my three year tenure at my former school, > BTSA and COMP certification to my "package" - shouldn't I > be getting some bites? One thing, I felt like I was > getting the brushoff from the district booth gatekeepers > when I attended the Portland job fair. Later in the day, > while washing up in the restroom, I caught a look at my > own, lived in, 44 year old image and suddenly felt a bit > out of place amongst the vast throngs of fresh, youthful > faces around me. I'm trying to quell the demoralizing > impulse to start "shadowboxing" and would like to recieve > some objective, professional input from a person or a > service with the eyes and the inside knowledge, specific > to Oregon's public education system, that might see what > I'm missing. I'm a damn good teacher! However, this whole > experience is starting to get to me. Please help! > > Jeremy

Jul 29, 2008

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get certified in special ed..... I came from the midwest and had SO many interview requests from very desirable districts. I actually got solicited by several. All you have to do is pass the Praxis Special Education test (really not that hard.) I had 5 years of special ed. teaching experience though, as well as regular education language arts.

On 6/11/08, TT wrote: > ...See MoreI came from the midwest and had SO many interview requests from very desirable districts. I actually got solicited by several. All you have to do is pass the Praxis Special Education test (really not that hard.) I had 5 years of special ed. teaching experience though, as well as regular education language arts.

On 6/11/08, TT wrote: > Oregon is infamous for being an extremely tough place to find > a teaching job. In recent years there were budget cutbacks, > and that coupled with hundreds of recent college grads is why > it is hard to get teaching jobs up there unless it is a > high-demand field. > > There is nothing wrong with you; it's just the competition for > jobs is so stiff. > > > > > On 6/04/08, Jeremy wrote: >> I'm a second career teacher (44 years old, three years >> exp. as a 5th -8th grade teacher ) who moved to Portland >> last fall with a full CA CLAD MS credential. It took me >> until early spring to obtain a basic OR license and become >> comfortable using EDZAPP. I'm willing to accept a job all >> but the Southernmost counties and I've sent out electronic >> apps and zapps to approximately forty districts with just >> one interview request so far. Four years ago when I was >> transmitting the same essential data throughout CA (via >> EDJOIN), I was averaging three to five interviews a week! >> What am I missing? I have added experience, glowing >> references from my three year tenure at my former school, >> BTSA and COMP certification to my "package" - shouldn't I >> be getting some bites? One thing, I felt like I was >> getting the brushoff from the district booth gatekeepers >> when I attended the Portland job fair. Later in the day, >> while washing up in the restroom, I caught a look at my >> own, lived in, 44 year old image and suddenly felt a bit >> out of place amongst the vast throngs of fresh, youthful >> faces around me. I'm trying to quell the demoralizing >> impulse to start "shadowboxing" and would like to recieve >> some objective, professional input from a person or a >> service with the eyes and the inside knowledge, specific >> to Oregon's public education system, that might see what >> I'm missing. I'm a damn good teacher! However, this whole >> experience is starting to get to me. Please help! >> >> Jeremy

Sep 5, 2008

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Ginger Jay Yep- Oregon is tough.... WAY too many qualified teachers and not enough jobs. And I hate to say it but it is often who you know... not something you want to hear but it's true.

On 9/05/08, get certified in special ed..... wrote: > I came from the midwest and had SO many interview requests from > very desirable districts. I actually ...See MoreYep- Oregon is tough.... WAY too many qualified teachers and not enough jobs. And I hate to say it but it is often who you know... not something you want to hear but it's true.

On 9/05/08, get certified in special ed..... wrote: > I came from the midwest and had SO many interview requests from > very desirable districts. I actually got solicited by several. > All you have to do is pass the Praxis Special Education test > (really not that hard.) > I had 5 years of special ed. teaching experience though, as > well as regular education language arts. > > > On 6/11/08, TT wrote: >> Oregon is infamous for being an extremely tough place to find >> a teaching job. In recent years there were budget cutbacks, >> and that coupled with hundreds of recent college grads is why >> it is hard to get teaching jobs up there unless it is a >> high-demand field. >> >> There is nothing wrong with you; it's just the competition for >> jobs is so stiff. >> >> >> >> >> On 6/04/08, Jeremy wrote: >>> I'm a second career teacher (44 years old, three years >>> exp. as a 5th -8th grade teacher ) who moved to Portland >>> last fall with a full CA CLAD MS credential. It took me >>> until early spring to obtain a basic OR license and become >>> comfortable using EDZAPP. I'm willing to accept a job all >>> but the Southernmost counties and I've sent out electronic >>> apps and zapps to approximately forty districts with just >>> one interview request so far. Four years ago when I was >>> transmitting the same essential data throughout CA (via >>> EDJOIN), I was averaging three to five interviews a week! >>> What am I missing? I have added experience, glowing >>> references from my three year tenure at my former school, >>> BTSA and COMP certification to my "package" - shouldn't I >>> be getting some bites? One thing, I felt like I was >>> getting the brushoff from the district booth gatekeepers >>> when I attended the Portland job fair. Later in the day, >>> while washing up in the restroom, I caught a look at my >>> own, lived in, 44 year old image and suddenly felt a bit >>> out of place amongst the vast throngs of fresh, youthful >>> faces around me. I'm trying to quell the demoralizing >>> impulse to start "shadowboxing" and would like to recieve >>> some objective, professional input from a person or a >>> service with the eyes and the inside knowledge, specific >>> to Oregon's public education system, that might see what >>> I'm missing. I'm a damn good teacher! However, this whole >>> experience is starting to get to me. Please help! >>> >>> Jeremy

Sep 8, 2008

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Mary Hagood For "get certified in special ed", I am wondering what your experience in transferring your teaching certificate from the midwest to OR entailed. I have a MS-Reading and BS-ELED from Nebraska (passed the PPST years ago). I moved to OR almost 2 years ago (I am currently a SAHM) and am in the process of obtaining licensure here. I am signed up to sub...See MoreFor "get certified in special ed", I am wondering what your experience in transferring your teaching certificate from the midwest to OR entailed. I have a MS-Reading and BS-ELED from Nebraska (passed the PPST years ago). I moved to OR almost 2 years ago (I am currently a SAHM) and am in the process of obtaining licensure here. I am signed up to sub in order to put in my 180 days of service before I can obtain licensure here. So far, there have been no available dates to substitute teach (I admit I can't be available 24/7 with young kids in the house)and I'm getting frustrated. 180 days seems excessive to me...What was your experience in getting licensure in Oregon? Thanks so much and good luck to you!! On 9/05/08, get certified in special ed..... wrote: > I came from the midwest and had SO many interview requests from > very desirable districts. I actually got solicited by several. > All you have to do is pass the Praxis Special Education test > (really not that hard.) > I had 5 years of special ed. teaching experience though, as > well as regular education language arts. > > > On 6/11/08, TT wrote: >> Oregon is infamous for being an extremely tough place to find >> a teaching job. In recent years there were budget cutbacks, >> and that coupled with hundreds of recent college grads is why >> it is hard to get teaching jobs up there unless it is a >> high-demand field. >> >> There is nothing wrong with you; it's just the competition for >> jobs is so stiff. >> >> >> >> >> On 6/04/08, Jeremy wrote: >>> I'm a second career teacher (44 years old, three years >>> exp. as a 5th -8th grade teacher ) who moved to Portland >>> last fall with a full CA CLAD MS credential. It took me >>> until early spring to obtain a basic OR license and become >>> comfortable using EDZAPP. I'm willing to accept a job all >>> but the Southernmost counties and I've sent out electronic >>> apps and zapps to approximately forty districts with just >>> one interview request so far. Four years ago when I was >>> transmitting the same essential data throughout CA (via >>> EDJOIN), I was averaging three to five interviews a week! >>> What am I missing? I have added experience, glowing >>> references from my three year tenure at my former school, >>> BTSA and COMP certification to my "package" - shouldn't I >>> be getting some bites? One thing, I felt like I was >>> getting the brushoff from the district booth gatekeepers >>> when I attended the Portland job fair. Later in the day, >>> while washing up in the restroom, I caught a look at my >>> own, lived in, 44 year old image and suddenly felt a bit >>> out of place amongst the vast throngs of fresh, youthful >>> faces around me. I'm trying to quell the demoralizing >>> impulse to start "shadowboxing" and would like to recieve >>> some objective, professional input from a person or a >>> service with the eyes and the inside knowledge, specific >>> to Oregon's public education system, that might see what >>> I'm missing. I'm a damn good teacher! However, this whole >>> experience is starting to get to me. Please help! >>> >>> Jeremy

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