2006-09-23 06:52:49 · 7 answers · asked by Bruitis 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Ever thought of being a music teacher? Many states have programs for music teachers in Elementary, Middle or even High School! There are interim music teacher programs or even Fine Arts Schools where you can teach at one school all the time!
2006-09-23 16:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by bitto luv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just look in your college or universities handbook, under the College of Education. They will list the required courses. You may as well try to get a Master's degree in spec ed, as you already have a BA degree.
There are MANY vacancies in Spec. Ed. They are much in demand, and probably always will be. But it is totally different from being a "regular" ed teacher, and you will be treated as such. Regular ed and special ed teachers have little in common, and as such, do not generally "intermingle" with each other very much.
While you're at it, get BOTH a regular ed and a special ed endorsement, that way you can use either.
Be advised, this may take you a few years. You will see.
2006-09-23 10:31:36 · answer #2 · answered by MrZ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact the local school district that you are interested in working in. The personnel office will help you get your provisional license. If you are serious, you might want to take a few sped. courses before you begin. Special ed. is a very demanding and paperwork driven profession and can be very intimidating if you are unfamiliar with the population you may be teaching. Sped. teachers are in demand, and often the positions that are open are the ones in which the population of the students is challenging - moderate/severe disabilities, autism and emotional disturbances are mainly the ones that are open. Make sure that you are willing to commit to at least one year - these types of students are very used to routine and having a teacher quit in the middle of the year can really cause behavioral and emotional problems.
2006-09-23 14:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by lonely_girl3_98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you are in. Try ____(name of the state) department of education in your search window. If you don't find the exact answer to your question , you will find phone Numbers and addresses so you can start getting information. Sometimes, if you go to your local school district, someone in the Human resources office can help guide you and give you an idea of needs and expected openings. Also, check out the nearest university which offers coursework leading to Special ed certification. Someone there can evaluate your transcripts and advise you on what classes you would need to earn your certification. Depending on state, and the coursework you have already taken, you might get away with a few class such as "Teaching Exceptional Children" and may not need another Master's. Finally, find out when and where educational job fairs are located. If you can get hired as a substitute teacher or on provisional certificate, you can find out if teaching special ed is really for you and you have your foot in the door. Our district pays up to 50% of the cost of graduate classes.
Or, consider this. With your background in music, consider getting certification in music therapy with emphasis on special education population. Our music therapist is a miracle worker with ADHD and shy kids. This way, surely much of your background will already be an asset. Good luck.
2006-09-23 09:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by bizime 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which state you are looking to teach in. In Florida if you have a BA and can pass some exams they will issue you a temporary teaching certificate. After 3 years of satisfactory teaching you can then apply for your Professional Certificate which is good for 5 years. Check out www.teachinflorida.com for more specific information.
2006-09-23 08:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local school board for the requirements, and your State Board on Teacher Credentialing. Also, contact a local college/university for their Special Education Credential programs. Good luck!
2006-09-23 09:02:07 · answer #6 · answered by Isabella 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try monster.com
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2006-09-23 07:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by NYC-BIGCAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋