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Can anyone give me advice on what places are in need of teachers.... in particular Physical Education? I'm from Wisconsin and have been subbing for 5 years now. I'm finding myself getting a bit frustrated not being able to land a full-time job. I'd like to think this is the profession I want to do for the rest of my life but it's hard to think that when I can't get a job.......
This isn't going to be what you want to hear, but....
I spent about half of 2009 searching for a teaching job. I'm in a shortage area (Math), and the process was still insanely competititve.
On a daily basis, I'd check about five different websites for job postings. During this time, I came across perhaps 2 or 3 phys. ed. openings. In fact, I know a Phys Ed person who subs at my school. According to him, one of those positions had over 500 applicants.
The reality is that supply in your certification area FAR exceeds demand. This is also true for fields such as elementary, social studies, art, etc.
The only certifications that are truly an automatic job-ticket are Special Ed, and (to a much lesser extent) Math and Science, and perhaps Technology.
Are you interested in pursuing any of those fields? It may be worth returning to school for. I'm not sure I'd be able to deal with 5 months of subbing, let alone 5 years.
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Originally Posted by ashley-magee
Can anyone give me advice on what places are in need of teachers.... in particular Physical Education? I'm from Wisconsin and have been subbing for 5 years now. I'm finding myself getting a bit frustrated not being able to land a full-time job. I'd like to think this is the profession I want to do for the rest of my life but it's hard to think that when I can't get a job.......
This isn't going to be what you want to hear, but....
I spent about half of 2009 searching for a teaching job. I'm in a shortage area (Math), and the process was still insanely competititve.
On a daily basis, I'd check about five different websites for job postings.
Also probably not what you want to hear. . .
I'm not sure that there are any "shortage" fields anymore. I'm starting to think that that is yet another overused line. I heard it twenty years ago, ten years ago, two years ago, "Go into teaching. They are always looking for qualified teachers." Hmmm. Simply not true.
I spent years looking for work. In addition to what pulpfiction says about checking job boards, I also received help from two very good job placement agencies. I had many friends who obtained jobs through these agencies, but I had no prospects. Over and over again, these agencies told me that they "just don't see many openings in that field," or "this is just a really bad time to look for a teaching job."
It's pretty brutal out there. I wish I could be more positive .
Yeah a few years back it was "Texas/NC/FL/AZ".....I dunno if there's really anywhere during this economy that's not strapped for funding and trying to cut back. It's going to be a bit tough to get going anywhere. Your best bet might actually be to stick around in Wisconsin with the district/districts that know you from subbing.
Can anyone give me advice on what places are in need of teachers.... in particular Physical Education? I'm from Wisconsin and have been subbing for 5 years now. I'm finding myself getting a bit frustrated not being able to land a full-time job. I'd like to think this is the profession I want to do for the rest of my life but it's hard to think that when I can't get a job.......
I have homes in Alaska & New Mexico.
In Anchorage, Alaska they have just recently increased PE time, giving all elementary students three half-hour PE periods a week, up from 2 periods. So last year they began adding PE teachers who went between 2 schools. So in essence, each school has 1.5 PE teachers. You might check on ASD Online -- The Web Site of the Anchorage School District for job listings this spring.
Another thought is to look at Bureau of Indian Affairs schools in New Mexico on the Navajo Reservation. If you are willing to start at a more remote location, there is often a turn-over of staff.
Our school system just announced their budget, there is a possibility of 700 jobs being cut. I believe they are hoping that teachers retire so they won't have to cut jobs.
If you are looking at the east coast (NC) might look here---
Moore County Schools' Teacher Job Fair
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Pinehurst Resort Member's Club
80 Carolina Vista
Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374
All fully licensed and highly qualified teachers, counselors, psychologists, speech therapists, media specialists and school administrators who have not previously attended a Moore County Schools’ job fair are invited to attend. Attendance is by appointment only. Pre-registration is required. Request for pre-registration must be received by Monday, March 15, 2010.
To pre-register:
• Submit an online employment application to Moore County Schools (must be received by Human Resources by March 15).Click on the following link to access the application: http://www.teachers-teachers.com/r?ncdpiapp
• E-mail Human Resources at jantate@ncmcs.org for a registration form (must be received by Human Resources by March 15).
• Once Human Resources receives your e-mail and your online application, a registration form and criminal background form will be emailed to you.
• Complete the registration form and criminal background form and return both forms to Human Resources by mail (P.O. Box 1180 Carthage, NC 28327) or fax (910-947-1482) by March 19.
• Human Resources will email your interview time.
If additional information or assistance is needed please contact Human Resources at 910-947-2976 or e-mail the following Human Resources staff:
• General job fair or registration questions – Janet Tate at jantate@ncmcs.org
• Online application questions or issues – Dawn Hewett at dhewett@ncmcs.org
• Licensure questions – Rebecca Brown at rebrown@ncmcs.org
Don't mean to sound critical, but PE teachers have been " a dime a dozen" ever since I was in high school in the 1960's.
For many, their desire was to be a high school coach, but they wanted/needed the stability/income of a teaching certificate to make their dream job ( coaching) become a reality.
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