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Being a special education teacher is NOT easy. You'd have to
learn all the paperwork, etc. It's a tough job. Personally I
wouldn't hire an older lady like yourself to take on that job.
You need a lot of energy to keep up with the dynamics of a
special ed. classroom and the paperwork. Lots of special ed.
teachers burn out after a couple years and go to regular
education. Plus there's the fact that you aren't exactly a
sure thing. You changed your mind right after you made the
decision to retire. Who is to say you wouldn't immediately
leave after stepping foot one day in a special education
teachers' shoes? No offense, but I would see an older lady
interviewing and think "I can get someone younger with a
fresher perspective who is really hungry for this job and
will have the energy to thrive at this position." You don't
really need the job (or you wouldn't have retired in the
first place). You've had your moment in the sun, now let the
younger generation have their opportunity. Also, were you
really well-liked in your last district? I'm guessing "no"
or they would have rescinded your retirement request
instantly. They didn't. They really didn't want you back.
So..think about it...you've had your best years in teaching,
let it go. You don't have what it takes anymore to be the
best, and that's what principals want. You're not the bargain
and bang for the buck you think you are. (No offense, it's
just that your prime has passed in the teaching world, a fact
you yourself acknowledged by retiring in the first place.) Go
travel! Volunteer! Garden! Join a ladies card club! Or
knitting club! Or cooking club! ENJOY your life. 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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