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My suggestion would be to directly let employers know that you
are interested in supplementing your pension. You may increase
your opportunities by sending your resume to local
Superintendents with a cover letter explaining your
experience, retirement and interest in a position. Keep your
options open by considering covering for long/short term
leaves, home tutoring students, etc. We always contact our
recent retirees for these types of positions. Good luck!

On 11/24/13, Anne wrote:

> 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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