My partner is a physical therapist. Is this a decent trailing spouse job?

Hello all,

I have been reading these forums lately and there seems to be a very negative attitude towards ESOL/EFL teachers and that essentially any experience in this field is worthless.

This is quite disheartening for me, as I love teaching ESOL and am currently completing a state (k-12) certification. I also plan to do a post-graduate certificate in learning support, and if life and finances allow me to I would love to do a Master in Educational Psychology.

Basically, I want to know about my employment prospects. Is it a good idea to combine ESOL with learning support? Are these positions paid less than classroom teaching positions? Are ESOL teachers always viewed as somehow less valuable within the international school context? How necessary is it to speak the home language if you are working in an int'l school?

Thanks for your help and hopefully reassurance that I won't be totally unemployable with this path...