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I think maybe at your stage in life, you might consider using your
experience in a different way in the educational field which would
give you time to help out and enjoy your extended family AND keep you
professionally involved. How about applying for half-time positions
which might use your expertise such as Title 1 or RTI teacher or
possibly Home Bound? Have you considered advertising to tutor
students in your area of expertise at a good rate if you are in an
area where tutors can do well? Or possibly to tutor a student with
the innate ability but the barrier of a learning disability?
You certainly have the experience, but a principal may just be
looking for someone whom he could count on to make a longer time
commitment.

On 9/24/13, Neutral Observer wrote:
> Thank you for your response. Okay, it's me... I retired due to
> pressure from my family. My mom was very ill, my children
> needed me, my grandchildren needed me, etc. I knew that I made a
> mistake within minutes after submitting my papers. Within a week
> I attempted to rescind my letter of retirement but it was
> irrevocable. Now I've taken a few classes and earned an
> additional certification and wonder if it was a waste of time.
> I wonder if I have a chance of landing a job when I'm competing
> with much younger candidates. I don't interview well but it's
> obvious that teaching is my passion. I have many excellent
> references and years of valuable experience and wisdom. Also, I
> would only ask for beginning teacher's salary. Please be honest -
> what are my chances.
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> On 9/24/13, lynne wrote:
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>> On 9/24/13, Neutral Observer wrote:
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>>> Just curious. If you were interviewing candidates for a
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>>> position and a young person (22-49) and an older person (65)
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>>> applied, who would you hire. They both have the same
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>>> degrees and certifications. The young candidate's only
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>>> experience is substitute teaching while the older candidate
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>>> is a retired teacher with over 30 years teaching experience
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>>> and also a few years of substituting after retirement.
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>> Depends on:
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>> How do they respond to interview questions?
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>> How are their references?
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>> Why did the one teacher retire, and then decide to "un-retire"?
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>> How closely do these teachers' strengths and goals fit the
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>> current opening?
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