With so many teachers in my state experiencing layoffs, usually called a RIF, Reduction in Force, do I have any chance at a job next year?
A. The answer is, “It all depends.” Some teachers are re-hired late in the summer by their former employers. Others start a job search in another state, or in an urban area of their state. It is important to remember that being employed as a teacher last year is your number one selling point when you job search for next year. Read the other sections on this site for updating your paperwork and preparing for interviews so that you are ready for the next job opportunity. Q: I have heard that new graduates are putting video clips of their teaching on personal websites, and directing employers to watch them teach. Should I do this? I am a teacher with a few years of experience who now needs to job search. A. You have to be careful with this. The privacy rules that schools have may not permit you to video a classroom with students in it. You may be able to make a video showcasing a presentation, or what your classroom looks like, and while showing the room you can explain your management pr
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