teaching

It may be hard to find a job...but you can substitute teach in any district, every day, if need be...I know it *****. My FH subbed for 1 1/2 years before getting a job, and the job wasn't even ine district he subbed in. My friend has had a few leave replacements, but no steady teaching job yet....

I don't want to discourage you....it all depends...who you know...if they like you....you will be fine...don't be discouraged!!

I don't know where you're looking for a job...But I work for NYC and I find that there are so many jobs available, they're not that easy to come by...but there are many out there! Another thing I'm noticing is so many ppl trying to get into the teaching profession!!! WHY?! I don't mean to sound jaded...or burned out...but there's too much beaurocracy/politics in the school system! I find that I can't even go into my classroom and just plain old TEACH! I hate that! Its making my job less meaningful. I started 10 years ago thinking I could make a difference. Today, I can't hardly wait for another opportunity to present itself so that I can leave!!! In any case, for all the youthful and ambitious teachers out there....Good luck and if there's any advice I can provide, please do not hesistate to contact me.

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Posted by jdienstag

Being certified to teach just elementary is very hard to get a job these days. Worse comes to worse get your Masters in Special Ed. you can finish in a year and then you can get a job so much easier, you can student teach w/ me.

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what district do you work in?

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Posted by Bride4Mike07

I don't know where you're looking for a job...But I work for NYC and I find that there are so many jobs available, they're not that easy to come by...but there are many out there! Another thing I'm noticing is so many ppl trying to get into the teaching profession!!! WHY?! I don't mean to sound jaded...or burned out...but there's too much beaurocracy/politics in the school system! I find that I can't even go into my classroom and just plain old TEACH! I hate that! Its making my job less meaningful. I started 10 years ago thinking I could make a difference. Today, I can't hardly wait for another opportunity to present itself so that I can leave!!! In any case, for all the youthful and ambitious teachers out there....Good luck and if there's any advice I can provide, please do not hesistate to contact me.

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i know exactly what you mean thats why i was giving up on gettin my degree...after doing my observation course and being in the classroom it is nothing like what i remember school being like....everyone is to concerned with the state tests thats all they focused on EVERYDAY ALL day and it was horrible!

I am still looking to teach. When I moved to Ohio I was so upset because if I was still on LI I would have had an easier shot in getting a job because of family members working in different districts but now I know no one

Does anyone find that getting a second degree in ESL or in reading helps your chances? (I'm currently in a masters for elementary ed program....

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Posted by beachbum05

Does anyone find that getting a second degree in ESL or in reading helps your chances? (I'm currently in a masters for elementary ed program....

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I hope so...I am getting my second certification in Literacy now...I think ESL is even better

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Posted by beautyq115

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Posted by beachbum05

Does anyone find that getting a second degree in ESL or in reading helps your chances? (I'm currently in a masters for elementary ed program....

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I hope so...I am getting my second certification in Literacy now...I think ESL is even better

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How long does that take, and can you tell me where you're taking classes?
Thanks!

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Posted by Bride4Mike07

Honestly, I don't know where the future of ESL programs lies due to NCLB (No Child Left Behind). It was the case, when I first started 10 yrs ago, that Bilingual teachers and ESL teachers were so needed....I find that these positions although fall in a shortage area, are slowly being eliminated. I have my PreK-6 NYS lic. but I also have my Bilingual Extension. When Bilingual education phases out, which has been the trend nationwide, then I'll apply for an ESL lic. I do have the credits but I'll probably work w/ the elementary lic. I hardly think that matters. These positions I find that will decrease with time with all the new regulations for English Language Learners.

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Thank you - very helpful.

Hi I've been reading the posts.

If you can get into the city I rec. Bankstreet College for a special ed. degree they will pay for the whole thing!!!...Bilingual special ed too!!!

I'v'e been teaching for over 5 years and yes there is alot of beau....(can't spell it....lol) but it also depends where you teach. There are a lot of great progressive schools in the city. You just gotta look. Yes, tests are still an issue, but we fight it and stick to a child centered curriculum. Our kids have performed well regardless.

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Posted by Bride4Mike07

I don't know where you're looking for a job...But I work for NYC and I find that there are so many jobs available, they're not that easy to come by...but there are many out there!

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I don't know what part of NYC you teach in, but in Queens, it's very competitive. SAme goes for Manhattan

Be aggressive. No one is going to hand you a job. Go to job fairs, network, get to know your admins during student teachng, volunteer, sub, and BUILD YOUR RESUME.

Good luck!

It is and it isn't..
YOu need experience.. subbing , private schools, leave replacements.. take those jobs but don't just take anything make sure you feel comfortable in the situation...
It took me 3 years to find a excellent teaching job..

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Posted by TheMrandMrsof2008

Does anyone know a good/great MA Special Ed program...pt/ft?

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i did my masters in Spec Ed at Adelphi its an MS degree, Grade Aug 06. I did my entire masters on sundays. They had 2 cycles within 1 semester so i was able to take 12 credits in 1 semester. took 2 classes for 8 weeks then the other 2 for 8 weeks. I liked it. but I went to class 9 to like 4 or 5 on Sundays.

From what I heard they changed the program slightly.

It took me 1 1/2 years and student taught over the summer.

I thought the program was good.

Manhattan College has a good Special Ed program. I was in a 5-year undergrad/grad program there. They have a lot of current teachers and administrators as adjunct professors so they are current and they were great....got me a job right out of school!
FYI - some districts do not hire unless you have more than one certification OR a masters, so if you are working towards one...look into subbing or a TA position so that you get your foot in the board.

Good Luck!

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Posted by TheMrandMrsof2008

Does anyone know a good/great MA Special Ed program...pt/ft?

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Depends on where you are looking...I recommend Dowling if you are on LI. I got my Literacy Master's (36 credits) there in 2 years (taking several classes over the winter and summer breaks and 2 classes every Fall/Spring. The reason it took so long is b/c they have practicums that you have to take all semester long, and they don't offer them over the summer.


I second Manhattan College in the Bx if you are looking for the city. I got my undergrad there in elem.ed. The Education department there is great!

Above all, I would rec. getting a Master's in Special Education. I think that would end up being the most marketable, by far!! In a month it will be three years that I have been trying to get a full-time teaching job on LI. I don't know anyone and have zero connections so it has been virtually impossible