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[quote=Anonymous]I have been both a middle school teacher and a high school teacher, so I can't speak directly to grade school teaching.  A couple of thoughts:

1.) Jobs are really scarce right now, even if you get an additional special ed endorsement.

2.) Some states have alternative certification programs, but you may need to go back and get a Masters and will likely have to do a semester of student teaching.  Make sure you can afford several months of daycare before you get a paycheck.

3.) Teaching is a very inflexible profession.  You do get lots of time off, but its not time of your choosing.  It is easier if you have a spouse who can do last minute doctor's appointments or wait for the dryer repair guy because you will not be able to do this.  I think this is one of the things that is most difficult as a teacher with young kids and a spouse who works long hours.  Everything has to be scheduled for Saturday or wait for a vacation.

4.) A lot of teaching is paperwork, administration, grading, and testing. Its not the majority of what you will do, but it will take a chunk of every day.  
All that being said, it is an enjoyable profession with many, many perks. Its a job and all jobs have aggravactions, but it is never dull. If you end up at a well run school, you will probably enjoy yourself.  [/quote]

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