I contacted a guy to find out about working in his state( i have duel cert in el.ed and special ed. He had me go to his state and then told me he had no jobs and did not even give me an interview, he said that he was retiring in 14 months and since i was having trouble getting my license, ohio requires a different numbered praxis test, even tho the state is recipricle) just keep him advised if i hear anything. you see i am 50 and maybe that did it. He made it seem if i came there he would move the powers that be to help me. here is my question-should i stop trying to get certified in that state and just stay here in pennsylvania or should i tell him if he gives me temporary certification that i will even take the latest version of praxis?What should i do?
2007-10-27 05:19:50 · 6 answers · asked by elliepenelly 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I am also a school teacher and from what i understand i do not think you even need to take Ohio's praxis exam. When i was back in school my professors explained that in almost every state all they need to do is transfer your certification and you can get a job in that state. It seems like the person is discriminating against you because of your age. Contact the university you graduated and see what they can do for you but i am almost certain you can teach in Ohio without taking their Praxis exam b/c you have a degree in Pa.
2007-10-27 05:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what this guy's position is. If you want to move you will have to get certification in that state. Contact their certifying agency to get the most reliable information. Talk to the teachers union officials or a large school district in the city you are considering also to get advice. Whether to move or not is up to you depending on what you find out. Age is not usually a factor in hiring teachers with good experience and references. People are actually going into this as a second career after early retirement.
2007-10-27 05:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by Diane M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even if the state makes you take a test (like Florida for example in many cases), they will still give you a temporary certificate good for about 3 years while you are fulfilling the requirements needed for that state. Though you will need to prove to them your teaching credentials from the state you are coming from.
I think that guy was a jerk!
2007-10-27 07:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by lasm97 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to leave Pennsylvania? You are also close to retirement age. Have you looked into pensions in both states. At your stage of life pensions, security and health benefits should be of prime importance.
2007-10-27 09:23:33 · answer #4 · answered by DrIG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to teach in the other state try contacting someone else. This guy doesn't sound very trust worthy.
2007-10-27 05:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by Beverly C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You cannot rely on anyone else.
You need to decide where you want to teach and get certified there. You don't need anyone's help to do this, hundreds of thousands of us teachers have done the steps on our own.
2007-10-27 07:31:05 · answer #6 · answered by eastacademic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋