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I am one year away from my CA credential and had planned to
move to Portland but I've been hearing such bad reports on
the situation there so I am looking into Vancouver and areas
around Portland. Can anyone offer me any useful advise or
tips for getting a WA credential from a CA credential? I
know OR has almost direct reciprocity but I don't know
anything about Washington. How's the job market in the area?
What kind of salary can I expect in my first year? Thanks
for the help!
Liz /blockquote>

Due to the fact that teaching jobs, especially elementary,
are hard to get in Oregon: many apply in washington such as
Vancouver. I have both an Oregon and Washington teaching
license. I think Washington was easier and cheaper due to
having to take fewer tests. However, I can't find a job and
don't want ...See More
Jun 15, 2006
jeanius /blockquote>

It is true there are limited jobs in the Vancouver area, but it
is still possible to land one in the right field. ESL
experience is helpful as we are seeing more and more imigrant
families moving over from Portland. In my district, we cut
teachers because of a levy failure, so a lot of teachers left
for bette...See More
Jul 28, 2006
kate/3rd/fla /blockquote>

On 7/28/06, jeanius wrote:
> It is true there are limited jobs in the Vancouver area, but it
> is still possible to land one in the right field. ESL
> experience is helpful as we are seeing more and more imigrant
> families moving over from Portland. In my district, we cut
> teachers because o...See More
Sep 24, 2006
Iris /blockquote>

No, that is not true. Portland Public Schools are having trouble
so they're class sizes are bigger (at least that's what I've
heard). But other Portland/Vancouver area schools do not have
huge classes. Last year I had 26, this year I'm a reading
specialist and work in three classes- all under 25 students. ...See More
Sep 28, 2006
AZ teacher /blockquote>

Iris,
Can you tell me what is required to be a reading specialist in OR and if those positions are
hard to come by?
Thanks.

On 9/28/06, Iris wrote:
> No, that is not true. Portland Public Schools are having trouble
> so they're class sizes are bigger (at least that's what I've
> heard...See More
Mar 31, 2007


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