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Old 01-08-2009, 10:38 AM
 
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Special ed. jobs are supposed to be easier to get than 'regular teaching.'
I have a Masters in Elementary Ed. and have friends with the same who never got inside a public school class from lack of jobs.

All these people are 'supposed to' retire and open up the field.
I've been waiting since 1989 for that...

Good luck, though. You should go for it if you feel it's for you.
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Old 01-08-2009, 02:50 PM
 
Location: Pennsylvania
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Hi,
I was reading your post about being a reading specialist and I have a few questions for you about your professional path. I finished my Master's degree in literacy last year and have passed the reading specialist state exam. I am very curious about your experience in private practice. I am ready to move out of the classroom and am trying to determine my career options as a reading specialist. How did you determine that private practice was feasible? I would appreciate any information that you can share. Thanks so much.
The feasibility of going into private practice was based on a couple of factors:
- my wife started a new job a year ago at a considerably higher pay scale and I can get health insurance thru her work for about $100 a month
- I have about 20 years experience and am well-networked in the independent school/LD field in my area, and I have been able to use contacts to generate opportunities
- I teach graduate courses as an adjunct that provides a steady, though modest income stream
- there are a couple of professional development opportunities that I have thought about and believe are feasible, and am trying to make them happen with the additional free time that I have gained from leaving my full-time job; should any one of them work out, I'll be in good shape
- we live within our means and have very little debt and a lot of home equity, so we can weather something unexpected for a good while

Combined, these factors have made it feasible to take a pretty big jump. Not a lot of educators have the temperament to be entrepreneurial, so this has been a stretch for me, but so far it's working.
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Old 06-11-2009, 12:25 AM
 
Location: Houston, Texas
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Default Reading Specialist Help?

I am going to take the Master Readin exam in a few days. Can anyone tell me how difficult the exam is? or give me any "pearls of wisdom?" Also, how difficult is an interview for a Reading Specialist? I currently teach Read 180 and I am certified in Special Ed, ESL, and ELA. I would appreciate any suggestions or help on this. Thank you in advance!!!!!
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Old 09-15-2009, 11:23 AM
 
Location: anywhere & everywhere
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Smile master's in literacy

Hi there, I know you posted this question a long time ago but I just joined recently and found the entire thread to be quite helpful and interesting. As a traditional college student, I wanted to become a speech-language pathologist. Life happened and I didn't finish school then, but went back as an adult once the boom of distance learning allowed me to pursue my dream. However, I realize that I struggle with sciences but breeze through and love all the classes related to reading, language acquisition and development, etc. I also love reading and teaching and have done volunteer ESL work. So I thought a career as a literacy specialist would make more sense. I'm not sure where you are now with your career plans, but I have two comments on your post:
1) Have you ever considered a career as a speech pathologist? You could work with kids as much or as little as you want. Most, if not all, states have early intervention programs that allow you to contract yourself out and do home-based therapy. There is endless flexibility. I ask this because you love all the things that I love, but you have a nursing background which would mean you wouldn't struggle with the science aspect of the field.
2) What is the name of the graduate program you mentioned that is geared toward non-teachers who want to both learn to teach and specialize in literacy?

Thanks for your initial post. I hope to hear back from you on what you're currently doing!

I'm considering a career as a literacy specialist also. I love ESL, love writing, love reading, love teaching.
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Old 09-28-2009, 04:54 PM
 
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It sounds like being a Media Specialist is something you would enjoy. I am a media specialist and enjoy my time reading with and to my students. I am also considered a resource to teachers when they are looking for materials only.
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Old 09-30-2009, 08:44 AM
 
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MiasMom: A career as a media specialist is something I would definitely consider. Did you attend library school in SC? I'd love to hear more about your career path, if you don't mind.
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