the West is in desperate need of teachers mostly, then the South's need of teachers is modest, the Northeast and the Midwest's need of teachers is slow or declined. is it true?
2007-08-24 16:29:44 · 7 answers · asked by di_cassano 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Teacher shortage is also [aside from all previous answers] related to specific districts within a state. LA district, for example has had a teacher shortage for over 10 years--despite the fact they are paid more than most. There is a shortage of qualified teachers almost everywhere--these teachers actually have a degree in what they are teaching and a state certificate.
I have seen no decline in the teacher shortage--nor is it likely to decline. Teachers are not widely respected in society, and more teachers are quitting every year.
2007-08-24 16:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by Journeyer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a huge public misconception that getting a teaching job is easy. Nothing can be farther from the truth.
It is not just the region, but the individual counties and towns.
The reality is it can be extremely difficult to get a teaching position in certain places. In fact, there can be as many as 500-1000 people applying for a single position. Some districts even place moratoriums on hiring in certain subject areas.
However, that doesn't mean you can't get a job in those areas...it is just much more difficult and you must do EVERYTHING to make yourself stand out.
2007-08-26 03:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It largely depends on the grade level and expertise. Middle school and high school teachers need to be credentialed in the subject they teach. Special Education teachers are almost always in demand because it is a high burnout job. I know. I am a special education teacher at a middle school.
2007-08-24 16:47:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lin s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely and especially when you cross boundaries like districts or state lines. I live only 2 hours north of Calif. border and in Or but we are not in a shortage but CA is because of the way they fund their schools etc.
2007-08-24 16:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by I Love Jesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the subject too. All over math and science teachers are more in demand than history or English
2007-08-24 16:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by Adlai44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jobs are hard to get in Michigan--my student teacher went to Virginia because jobs are so scarce.
2007-08-25 04:50:59 · answer #6 · answered by slfranken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well see, I'm so wonderful, I knew when they fired me they would see horrible shortages from now on.
2007-08-24 16:38:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋