Would like to find a teaching job in Atlanta or nearby (College Park: job openings, middle school)

[harry_11]

Hi everyone,
I will be moving to the US soon. I am a career teacher and will be able to legally work and live in the US. I would like to know what the situation is like regarding available teaching jobs and hiring. Is it difficult or easy? I checked out some other states and the posters said it's virtually impossible in some states now. So I guess I have to follow the jobs instead of choosing a state.
Thanks for all replies.

[Black_Sheep3]

All I can input is I hope you really like teaching. And Georgias K-12 system isnt the best, I mean if we didnt have GA Tech we wouldnt even be relevant on a international scale education wise, anyone who tells you different is biased or a UGA grad. Why come here to teach? I mean if its actually jobs here then I can see why. Though I can only imagine somewhere like Massachusetts/Texas or a Midwestern state would be better. But just growing up here and going through our system I could tell most my teachers didnt like teaching, and it shows when I found out about our school spending etc And actually it made it a bit difficult for me to learn cause the teachers lacked passion, imo Elementary school teachers were so frustrated dealing with all the students who didnt know English, but it got better Middle School+
All this was waaay back in mid 2000s though.

Thats all my knowledge and experience about our education system though.
Good Luck

[harry_11]

Thanks for your help black_sheep

[sedimenjerry]

Gwinnett County is I think looking for teachers. Largest district in the state with well over 100,000 students so they need a lot of teachers. Not sure how difficult it is being international, you said you'll be able to move/work here so hopefully there won't be any snags. When are you making the move? Gwinnett needs substitute teachers ASAP. That would be a good foot in the door. Not a lot of pay, 80 bucks for an 8 hour day, but it's better than unemployed and may be the thing that secures a job. For a teacher's position you'll need to get certified. What's your specialty? Math and science are always in demand. Gifted certification will be required for teaching gifted classes. You can look into other counties in Metro Atlanta, it's still growing so school systems will be expanding.

[demonta4]

Clayton County needs more teachers, they had a job fair last year. But be sure if you get hired in Clayton, it's as an honors or AP teacher, otherwise it's not worth it.

[flyonpa]

Do you have a Visa that will allow you to work in the US?

Do you have a degree that is recognized as a teacher in the US?

[GA5mom]

There are many teacher job openings posted on teachgeorgia.org. There is also a teacher job fair coming up on 2/28 in College Park where numerous Georgia school systems will be represented. You can find the info on the same website. You may not be in the states by then, but the list of school systems will give you an indication of which counties are looking to hire.

[harry_11]

sedimenjerry wrote

:Gwinnett County is I think looking for teachers.

Thanks

When are you making the move?

later this year. The date hasn't been fixed yet.

What's your specialty?

English/language arts/ESOL

flyonpa:

Do you have a Visa that will allow you to work in the US?

emigrating

Do you have a degree that is recognized as a teacher in the US?

yes. Already got it credentialed.

GA5mom:

There are many teacher job openings posted on teachgeorgia.org. There is also a
teacher job fair coming up on 2/28 in College Park where numerous Georgia school
systems will be represented

Thanks.

demonta4:

Clayton County needs more teachers, they had a job fair last year.

Thanks.

[Clayton white guy]

I do not know where Black Sheep teaches or if he even has taught, but I have taught in Metro Atlanta for 16 years (in Atlanta Public Schools Clayton County, and in Henry County) and he is either jaded from a bad experience or is like many who have never taught but consider themselves "experts". Every district in the metro area will/ does need teachers (especially those who are math/ science/ foreign language or special ed certified) Every district has "good" and "bad" schools and administrators. It really is a roll of the dice; try to visit the schools of prospective employers BEFORE you accept an offer and when SCHOOL is IN. Incidentally there are many (for lack of a better word) sweet spots in Clayton County as well as City of Atlanta and South Fulton. Come to the jobs fairs and find them. Best of luck to you!

[sedimenjerry]

Lots of ESOL teachers, my grandma did that as an elementary school teacher long ago. Not sure how the openings are but with a large minority population in the county they definitely need the teachers.