transitioning to new job/career for teacher who cant find a teaching position- (business, counselor)
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I have certifications for SPED( birth through 2nd grade and 1st through 6th). I also am elementary certified. I have been working as a SEIT for the past 7 years-the part time money is great but very inconsistent. I have sent out many resumes without any luck. Not to sound like a snob but I wont work at a Tutor Time type organization for $12/hr in this field. I also have been working as a substitute teacher when not working as a SEIT. Right now going back to school is not as option as I will have 3 kids in college in a few years.
Any suggestions from former teachers who were able to transition into other fields-I would really like to work with more consistency. Thank-Amy (from NY)
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I've known a few SEITs who have gotten into one of the nonprofit special ed schools like HASC or Variety, if they are lucky. Another got into one in the city. Otherwise, Amyla, you know that unless you are Ed Magano's or Steven Bellone's sister, you are not getting a local public school teaching job. You could do fairly well as a tutor. Otherwise you may have to retrain in another area. There are too many in the same boat trying to get into corporate training and they usually prefer someone who has worked with young adults or even high school age. I gather as a SEIT, you are mostly with preschool and elementary kids. Years ago, a special ed teacher could always get something at BOCES, but not any more.
Ten years ago, working as a SEIT was pretty good, but the agencies have changed their policies.
Sounds like a NY problem - can you relocate or do you have to live in NY? It is notoriously hard to get a teaching job in upstate NY unless you know someone.
I've known a few SEITs who have gotten into one of the nonprofit special ed schools like HASC or Variety, if they are lucky. Another got into one in the city. Otherwise, Amyla, you know that unless you are Ed Magano's or Steven Bellone's sister, you are not getting a local public school teaching job. You could do fairly well as a tutor. Otherwise you may have to retrain in another area. There are too many in the same boat trying to get into corporate training and they usually prefer someone who has worked with young adults or even high school age. I gather as a SEIT, you are mostly with preschool and elementary kids. Years ago, a special ed teacher could always get something at BOCES, but not any more.
Ten years ago, working as a SEIT was pretty good, but the agencies have changed their policies.
Unfortunately, neither Ed or Steve are my brothers-lol. I am thinking of going to get retrained in something-just unsure what. Going back for expensive schooling is not an option-4 years from now I will have 3 kids in college-
And yes, the SEIT world has changed tremendously in the 7 years Ive been in it
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