Do you know of teachers who have been from thier schools due to budget cuts?

Question

This is happening to me. Even though I am a tenured teacher, I have less seniority, and therefore am getting the axe. It sucks, especially since I now have to find a job in an area where there are not a lot of openings for teachers.

Answer 1

Around my area music is being cut out of the school budget. Lots of music teachers are loosing their jobs. Try becoming certified in multiple areas so that if there's a budget cut in one area, your tenure will allow you to continue teaching but in another area.

Answer 2

Move! The beauty about being a teacher in America is that as populations shift from state to state, teachers are needed elsewhere.

I am certified to teach K-6 elementary, 5-9 social studies, and 6-12 English. I have reading, ESOL, and gifted endorsements as well. Plus, I am qualified to be a school administrator if needed.

My certifications are diverse. I work in a k-8 school; thus, there are only a few positions I cannot teach.

Finally, Florida is looking for teachers, but be sure you can afford to live in the district that hires you--it exists.

Answer 3

Try NC!!

we need teachers
i know more of teachers getting forced to retire... but also a few first second, and 7th year teachers getting the boot