Cary Jobs, Teaching, TA, my qualifications, what do you think? (Washington: credit, home)

[travelmate38]

To some of you highly educated folks this might seem trivial, but to me it is important. Below you will find a very summarized history of my work experience and education. Based on this, what would you say is my best option for employment in the Cary, area would possibly be?

I'm a 38 year old married Hispanic female. Yes, I immigrated here some 21 years ago and am now a productive citizen of this fine country. So if that bothers you, no need to respond. I'm a law abiding citizen, have worked hard all my life, have never asked uncle Sam for a dime, have 2 wonderful kids, financially secure, and besides, generally I vote Republican However, I still want to work and to me an honest days work for fair pay, is always appealing. I would prefer to work for the Wake County School District in or around Cary.

I purchased a home last March in Cary, NC for cash and wish to relocate next summer from Washington St.

Education, experience, very summarized:

Associates degree in Human Services from a small university. 30 credits away from Bachelor's.

Over 15 years hands on experience in working with those who experience developmental disabilities. Including an administrative position running a small assisted living home.

2 years experience as a special ed, teacher's assistant. (really enjoyed this position)

14 years as a flight attendant before that bum Osama, wrecked the airline industry and my job. I worked this job as a second career.

3 years as an Aerobics instructor. (okay this was more a hobby then a job, but I got a free gym membership.)

Bilingual, very outgoing, very energetic, excellent work references, physically and mentally fit.

So, where do I try and work in Cary? I'm not yet qualified to be a teacher (working on it), but would not mind a TA position in SPED? Do I have a chance? What advise would you give? Also, what major agencies in the area cater to those with special needs? Do they have respite and day habilitation programs?

Thanks!

[RDSLOTS]

As a retired teacher (from N Hanover County, not Wake), I would think you'd be highly employable, TravelMate. There is a large Hispanic population in the Wake County schools, and there were a number of Spanish-speaking children in Carpenter Elementary. I would also think your willingness to work with SPED is a plus, too. I would encourage you to apply, and possibly visit the schools you'd be interested in -- take a resume and see if you can set up an interview. (I don't know if they frown upon that here in Wake.)

[MI-Roger]

Wake County Public Schools:

http://www.wcpss.net/employment.html