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My district hires 22 year olds, 90 percent of the time. Age discrimination
is rampant.

On 10/15/13, anon wrote:
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> Your post just proves age discrimination is rampant in education, the
> law be damned.
>
> BTW, one doesn't have to be 65 to experience it; it usually kicks in at
> around 50.
>
>
> On 9/25/13, Other Options wrote:
>>
>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 9/24/13, lynne wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 9/24/13, Neutral Observer wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>>> Just curious. If you were interviewing candidates for a
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>>> position and a young person (22-49) and an older person (65)
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>>> applied, who would you hire. They both have the same
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>>> degrees and certifications. The young candidate's only
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>>> experience is substitute teaching while the older candidate
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>>> is a retired teacher with over 30 years teaching experience
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>>> and also a few years of substituting after retirement.
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>> Depends on:
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>> How do they respond to interview questions?
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>> How are their references?
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>> Why did the one teacher retire, and then decide to "un-retire"?
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>> How closely do these teachers' strengths and goals fit the
>>>
>>>> current opening?
>>>

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