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I hire retired teachers. I hire new teachers. You just have to
keep trying. I am looking for a part time Science teacher right
now if you live in the West Virginia are. The key is not to give
up. The right school is out there.

On 6/29/16, rl wrote:
> On 6/29/16, Anne wrote:
>> I retired five years ago, not because I wanted to but
> because I had a family
>> health crisis at the time. I have been substituting on a
> regular basis for the
>> past three years. I want to go back to work but get no
> replies to the
>> applications I send out.
>> I'm wondering why administrators who see my application
> are not
>> interested. I understand that they may want to give new
> teachers a chance
>> but if I am super qualified for the position, why not at
> least let me interview
>> for it?
>> Should I give up or keep trying to find a school who will
> hire a retiree?
>> Thank you!!j
>
> Admin see what they want to see. On the flip side, it's
> really difficult for newbies to get their foot in the door
> for the same reason: NO experience! It doesn't matter how
> much passion they have or how eager they are, a lot of
> admin won't give them the time of day because they're
> inexperienced. It's really a pain. They grab and skim your
> resume and are just looking for those "triggers" that
> really excite them I suppose.
> Unless you live in Arizona (or similar states), then
> they'll pummel you down in the street to get you to teach
> there.
>
> Just keep applying and networking and continue to sub if
> you have to. You may also consider pumping up your own
> education by enrolling in classes. Admin wants to know what
> you can do for them. Experience is good but are you
> familiar with the lingo of today's classroom including the
> common core standards and technology use? This is why I
> resigned from my post and am going back to school for
> Literacy Specialist. It's a high needs field.
>
> Good luck.
>

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