Anne

Posted on 11/24/13

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Any opinions from administrators are much appreciated. I
retired and found that I made a huge mistake. I earned
additional certification in special education to make
myself more marketable to employers. (I already have
elementary education and reading certification). Now I'm
finding that I'm not even getting responses to my
applications...not even rejection letters! I'm a good
teacher and any school would be getting more bang for their
buck by hiring me. I have experience, knowledge (multiple
certifications), wisdom and most of all ...passion for my
profession. I'm 65 but by today's standards that is not
old, in fact people are working well into their 70's
today. As far as salary I would not expect top of the
scale pay since I receive a pension. (I considered that my
pension may be a reason for not hiring me but what about
other applicants who have husbands bringing in an
additional income as well? I also considered that employers
want an employee who will work for them at least 15-20
years....fine, but there's no guarantee that younger
employees will work that long....marriage, divorce, moving,
pregnancy, raising a family, etc.). I'm energetic and
have no physical limitations. Personally I can't understand
why a school district would not want to at least interview
me. Did I waste my time and money earning this additional
certification? Do I have a chance of being hired anywhere?
Any input or suggestions are welcomed!

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