On 2/25/09, Jason wrote: > I have over two years (25 months) of full time teaching > experience and 341 days of part time subbing experience in > the State of New York. I have professional New York State > certification and my Masters degree. Will South Carolina > count my 341 days of subbing experience towards my SC > professional certification on the reciprocity total of 27 > months? Or will my New York professional certification > transfer over directly? New York State allows one to use > subbing experience towards professional certification, which > was completed long before I received a full time position > here in New York. > > Thanks.... > > Jason
AmandaSC also allows the sub days as professional experience. I subbed in Ohio for a year and it counted as a year of experience on my certificate in SC when i got my certificate. you just have to get all the paperwork signed. On 3/01/09, SC Teacher No More wrote: > Contact the State Dept. directly to ask your question: > > [link removed]
I'm wondering what the requirements are in South Carolina to become a substitute teacher. I'm 23, graduated High School in NY in 2003, and have 2 years of college without a degree. If anybody can help me out with some info, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
All you need to do is fill out an application, make sure you have good references, and no criminal record. Most school districts require that you go to a 1 or 2 day training. After that you can get set up in the substitute system. Once you start substituting you will learn fast what you like and don't like. There are some schools I refuse to sub in. When you do sub make sure you do a good job. If you had a good experience leave your sub ID # so that the teacher can specifically request you. Most of my sub assignment come from teacher requested only. Hope this helps.
On 3/08/09, Michael wrote: > I'm wondering what the requirements are in South Carolina > to become a substitute teacher. I'm 23, graduated High > School in NY in 2003, and have 2 years of college without > a degree. If anybody can help me out with some info, it > would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I am thinking about doing the PACE Program. The only subject I would be qualified for is Emotionally Disabled. How hard would it be to get a job in this area in SC? I'm just wondering how needed are ED teachers before I embark on this.
For anything else other than special educa...See MoreUsually districts are in dire need of special needs teachers. Check the website of your local districts to see what openings they currently have and talk to your local school districts human resources departments or principals at local schools to see what their needs have been and will likely be.
For anything else other than special education, I wouldn't recommend the PACE program right now. At my school, our only PACE teacher (very good teacher, too) was RIF-ed along with the some other teachers (the administration eliminated an entire department). Since she probably won't be able to get another teaching position (required to continue her PACE studies), she's out the time she's spent in the program. If she had been getting her certificate the traditional way, she'd be able to finish and move elsewhere, so do consider that as you check into the PACE program.
Best of luck.
On 3/09/09, Belva Britt wrote: > I am thinking about doing the PACE Program. The only > subject I would be qualified for is Emotionally Disabled. > How hard would it be to get a job in this area in SC? I'm > just wondering how needed are ED teachers before I embark > on this. > > Thanks
On 3/13/09, SC Teacher No More wrote: > What's your certification area, Kelli? Have you put your > application on CERRA? Are you willing and able to move > anywhere in the state? If you live in SC, do you live close > enough to teach in either GA or NC? > > I'm sorry to say this is a terrible time to be looking for a > teaching position anywhere, but especially in the State of > South Carolina. I was RIF-ed in December and I know most > districts are hiring few if any for the next year right now. > I hope you'll be able to find a position. >
I also live in the greater Cola area and I know what you're facing right now. Keep a positive attitude. I know most of the school districts have cut back (or even cut out) subs, but do try to get on their call lists, just in case they have an opening. If you're in Lexington, how far are you able and willing to drive? There's Aiken County, Kershaw County, Newberry County, all of the Lexington districts and the Richland districts within an hour of my home (I live in Rich/Lex #5 area). Sadly, there's another round of budget cuts to come and will further impact schools, but keep in contact with those districts. Can you perhaps teach homebound students in your local districts? I think Rich/Lex #5 is still looking for those. How about Kaplan or Sylvan tutoring? Anything to keep yourself in the educational field is a help. Good luck.
On 3/17/09, Kelli wrote: > Thanks for responding. I live in the Lexington area of S.C. and > it's really hard here. Well it's hard everywhere in S.C. now. I > have not put my application on CERRA, but after you mentioned it > I certainly will. Thanks for the help. Unfortunately I'm unable > to move to GA or NC because of my husband's job and this > mortgage crisis going on. I doubt if we'll be able to sell our > home right now for the amount that it's actually worth. I'll let > you know how it works out with CERRA. Thanks again. > > On 3/13/09, SC Teacher No More wrote: >> What's your certification area, Kelli? Have you put your >> application on CERRA? Are you willing and able to move >> anywhere in the state? If you live in SC, do you live close >> enough to teach in either GA or NC? >> >> I'm sorry to say this is a terrible time to be looking for a >> teaching position anywhere, but especially in the State of >> South Carolina. I was RIF-ed in December and I know most >> districts are hiring few if any for the next year right now. >> I hope you'll be able to find a position. >>
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We have low parental involvement, but are one of the better rated districts in the state. I have taught here five years (also from the North). It takes some adjusting, but I can say that my kids are great and I love my school!! Some great, committed teachers here.
Has anyone here ever attended or is currently attending Cambridge College the Augusta, Ga campus? I am interested in the Library teacher program. If anyone attends or has attended please share your experience.
On 4/03/09, darnell wrote: > Has anyone here ever attended or is currently attending > Cambridge College the Augusta, Ga campus? I am interested > in the Library teacher program. If anyone attends or has > attended please share your experience.
On 4/23/09, mnm wrote: > Went to Cambridge Mass for 5 weeks and it was very good. You > bust your hump during the week, but the weekends a good for > siteseeing. Went to Augusta the 2nd year for a class on the > weekends. It was nice. Downtown Augusta is dead though. > The program is quick and the project you have to do at the > end isn't too hard, but I played around too long with it. > You can get your degree in about 1.5 years, sometimes > quicker. I did take the rest of the classes online, which > wasn't bad at all. Very helpful professors, but getting help > at the College's offices can be a headache. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On 4/03/09, darnell wrote: >> Has anyone here ever attended or is currently attending >> Cambridge College the Augusta, Ga campus? I am interested >> in the Library teacher program. If anyone attends or has >> attended please share your experience.
Our first year teachers will not be offered contracts. Is this how your...See MoreDr. Rex asked each district superintendent to estimate how many teachers would lose their jobs if Gov. Sanford does not allow the stimulus funds to be used for education. Our superintendent estimates 85 positions lost. How many positions will be lost in your district.
Our first year teachers will not be offered contracts. Is this how your district is handling the cutbacks?
A pretty bleak picture has been painted by district administrators in my district. Just wondering if this same picture is being painted state wide.
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On 2/25/09, Jason wrote: > I have over two years (25 months) of full time teaching > experience and 341 days of part time subbing experience in > the State of New York. I have professional New York State > certification and my Masters degree. Will So...See More