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mynameisdiana
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:41 pm Post subject: Availability of K-12 public school positions? |
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Hello everyone! This is my first post
I am interested in pursuing a M.A.T. in ESOL. From reading other posts on this forum, it seems like full-time positions teaching ESOL at community colleges or universities are pretty few and far between.
What about full-time positions at K-12 public schools? How plentiful are they? I know it all depends on the area of country and school district, but I'd just like to get a general idea of the demand for K-12 teachers at public schools in your area.
Just for your reference, I am currently living in Seattle and am especially interested in ESOL teaching in this area, but I'm very much open to hearing about other parts of the country as well.
Also, does anyone know about the availability of part-time positions at public schools?
Thank you so much! |
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bdbarnett1
Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Posts: 178 Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:13 am Post subject: |
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Here in Texas you shouldn't have any trouble finding full-time, especially in larger cities. Part-time may be a little tougher, but not impossible. |
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Chancellor
Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Posts: 1337 Location: Ji'an, China - if you're willing to send me cigars, I accept donations :)
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: Availability of K-12 public school positions? |
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mynameisdiana wrote: |
Hello everyone! This is my first post
I am interested in pursuing a M.A.T. in ESOL. From reading other posts on this forum, it seems like full-time positions teaching ESOL at community colleges or universities are pretty few and far between.
What about full-time positions at K-12 public schools? How plentiful are they? I know it all depends on the area of country and school district, but I'd just like to get a general idea of the demand for K-12 teachers at public schools in your area.
Just for your reference, I am currently living in Seattle and am especially interested in ESOL teaching in this area, but I'm very much open to hearing about other parts of the country as well.
Also, does anyone know about the availability of part-time positions at public schools?
Thank you so much! |
Some states have alternative teacher certification programs that include ESL. YOu might look into some of those. Otherwise, you're still going to need full K-12 teacher licensure along with the ESL credential. Check with your state's education department (Google it) for the specific paths to licensure. |
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cangel
Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 74 Location: Jeonju, South Korea
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Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:15 am Post subject: |
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Some states have a primary endorsement in ESL while others go with the add-on. ESL is the Rodney Dangerfield of public education - no respect. Check your state for specific information... |
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15yearsinQ8
Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 462 Location: kuwait
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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I think you're giving this guy too much hope.
There's a glut of teachers in the USA now - I was in Florida recently and noted NO teaching vacancies (f/t, p/t, certified or aide) in the 2 weeks I was there.
By part time does he mean a few hours a day (these positions don't exist) or a few days a week? |
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chinagirl

Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 235 Location: United States
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Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:34 am Post subject: jobs |
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Jobs are hard to find everywhere, that is true.
It is also true that the ESOL population continues to expand in public schools. ESOL teachers are very much still in demand in cities. NY is a pretty good state to be an ESOL teacher IMO. |
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misteradventure
Joined: 18 Aug 2003 Posts: 246
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Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:56 am Post subject: |
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The fact is that alternative teacher certification programs are being advertised on eslcafe.com right now and districts are paying cash to advertise them. Florida is only one state.
The key is to find underserved populations. If the last school was the site of a gang-related massacre, chances are they have openings (since the other teachers finally quit, for example). Reasons vary.
I count no less than a dozen states with ads on this website for certification programs. Even with the MA, you need the cert.
Go for it. |
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jdl

Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 632 Location: cyberspace
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Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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check out the 'Education America Network' for US jobs.
http://jobsearch.educationamerica.net/
Education America also has sister sites in Canada and Australia. Each site has an international job posting service as well.
The greatest feature is the ability to 'job bot' where you can be notified of jobs as filtered by parameters you set. Great feature.....saves a lot of time...better spent diving or hiking or having a beer with the boys/girls. |
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