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Tell them that if they ask! It makes sense and sounds good to me.
It's hard to say what your chances are since it mostly depends upon
your competition... who else applies, and how their qualifications
compare to yours.

You said your retirement was irrevocable... have you looked into how
going back to work may affect your (future) retirement? This
probably depends on where you are, what retirement system, etc. It
should work out, just make sure you're aware of it since in some
systems there are rules about work you do after receiving retirement
money (and certainly about any work you do WHILE receiving
retirement money).

Don't ask for beginning teachers' salary unless that is something
you know is commonly done where you are; where I am it would not be
allowed (by the teachers' association, per contract, etc.) and
asking for it might seem as though you are unaware of rules, or
trying to "buy" your way in, etc. But it may be different where you
are, just make sure.

I don't know how long ago you retired, but in interviews emphasize
how you've kept up with new trends... Common Core standards,
technology, "going paperless" with e-books if that's applicable in
your area, etc... we've had many changes in these areas just this
school year alone, and it is new to any teachers (and admin) whether
they are just beginning or veteran teachers, so don't come in with
an attitude of "I've done it all before"... chances are there is
quite a bit that you actually haven't! In interviews share whatever
you know about current trends and convey a willingness to learn and
try new things... since you went out and got additional
certification I have little doubt that this is true for you, but
make sure it comes through in the interview.

Good luck!

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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>>> 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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>> 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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