by the time I can actually get to a fair?
First, allow me to describe myself:
*11 years of certified teaching experience in U.S. (3 history and 8 SPED)
*M.S. Special Education (pending graduation in May 2012)
*Certified in Cross-Cat. SPED and Secondary Social Studies
*Single, no dependents (that I know of)
*Current head of ESS (SPED) department
*Teacher of the Year (I just like bragging about this to my family and friends)
*Speak Spanish at basic/intermediate level
Obviously, I am seeking to secure a position as a SPED teacher. From what I've seen thus far from TIEonline, there are a handful of SPED openings out there. Before I do commit myself to signing up for one of the fairs, I'd like some advice as to whether these positions will still be available come February 2013. Any feedback or suggestions would be truly appreciated.
How likely will posted jobs evaporate....
Yes, there will be jobs still available at the fairs. I recommend that you attend one. Currently there are about 25 SPED/Learning Support positions listed on Search. Many of the same ones that are on TIE.
In the past I've attended UNI, AASSA and Search Cambridge fairs and they all had many SPED/Learning Support positions available. With my current job, I was hired at the Cambridge fair in February and there were plenty of interviews and choices to be had. This year I'm going to an earlier fair but I would do Cambridge again if I was in the US.
In the past I've attended UNI, AASSA and Search Cambridge fairs and they all had many SPED/Learning Support positions available. With my current job, I was hired at the Cambridge fair in February and there were plenty of interviews and choices to be had. This year I'm going to an earlier fair but I would do Cambridge again if I was in the US.
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Echo DCgirl, SPED (learning resource) is in high demand at the tier 1 and elite schools for someone with your qualifications. It's actually very likely that you'd be hired before the job fairs.
The only thing I disagree with is that instead of the Cambridge fair, you go to the BKK fair. SPED isn't really in demand at the 2nd tier schools and below, and with your credentials the top tier schools are the ones with the real SPED programs, and the best opportunities are going to be at the Bangkok fair.
The only thing I disagree with is that instead of the Cambridge fair, you go to the BKK fair. SPED isn't really in demand at the 2nd tier schools and below, and with your credentials the top tier schools are the ones with the real SPED programs, and the best opportunities are going to be at the Bangkok fair.
Thanks for the support and guidance. I have submitted everything to Search, except for the payment, about a week ago, so I was kind of hoping to hear back about any kind of fair offer. So far, I haven't heard a word back. My associate is based in New Jersey, so I understand that power might be an issue. I am growing increasingly worried about prospect of being shut out of the remaining fairs.
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You arent going to get anything until you pay. A few associates take paypal, but most of them you send a check to them. They should have given you their payment mailing address. It can take a week or more for them to receive it and give you access to the database.