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10-02-2008, 08:30 AM
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Michigander in Exile
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Location: Formerly from Michigan
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Utah Teaching Opportunities?
Hi,
I'm looking to relocate from Michigan to Utah to teach next year. I've heard that it's a growing state, but I want to hear from people on the ground. Are there plenty of teaching opportunities in Utah? I can teach grades 7-12 in Social Studies, History and English.
Any responses would be great,
Thanks,
Mackinac
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10-02-2008, 06:59 PM
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Location: East Millcreek
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There definitely are some opportunities. There's a teacher shortage in the state right now, and I'm sure they can use whatever help they can in getting teachers.
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10-02-2008, 10:44 PM
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Location: West Jordan, UT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mackinac81
Hi,
I'm looking to relocate from Michigan to Utah to teach next year. I've heard that it's a growing state, but I want to hear from people on the ground. Are there plenty of teaching opportunities in Utah? I can teach grades 7-12 in Social Studies, History and English.
Any responses would be great,
Thanks,
Mackinac
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The past few years districts have been having trouble getting teaching positions filled before school starts. The bad news... teacher pay is low. |
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10-03-2008, 06:57 PM
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Michigander in Exile
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Well, the good news is I'm frugal, single and it'll at least be a start to my career in a halfway decent area. If I won't be paid much, I'd rather it be someplace nice as opposed to...say...the great plains  |
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10-04-2008, 08:08 AM
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Are you looking in Southern or Northern Utah? The school district in Southern Utah I work for is excellent and it is a great place to live.
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10-05-2008, 08:46 AM
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Michigander in Exile
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Quote:
Orignally Posted by Toby04
Are you looking in Southern or Northern Utah? The school district in Southern Utah I work for is excellent and it is a great place to live.
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I'm open to working about anywhere. I would just need a place where I can rent. I've heard Southern Utah is amazing. What district are you in? |
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10-05-2008, 09:04 AM
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Iron County School District
Cedar City is a great place to live a simple life. You won't find much in fancy shopping or dining. It is a college town.
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10-05-2008, 11:19 AM
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Michigander in Exile
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Thanks Toby. College towns are always high on my list. I'll keep an eye on it. |
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10-05-2008, 05:17 PM
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Be aware the pay in Utah is extremley low. I live not far from the UT/NV border on the NV side, and I would say 1/4 to 1/3 of the teachers in out district started out teaching in Ut but moved to NV because they pay was much better in NV.
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