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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was underemployed during the recession when we first had kids so I became a SAHM to avoid going into the red for daycare. I'm looking to go back into the workforce once my youngest is in school. I majored in a foreign language (Russian) and did language tutoring at college so ESL makes sense but I'm also looking into elementary special ed because my kids have special needs and I know there's a shortage. Is there a big difference in job availability? I don't speak Spanish and the local listings all day bilingual in Spanish preferred. I don't know if I'd classify myself as bilingual in Russian but I'm just short of fluent. [/quote]

I personally would do ESOL just because it’s easier. SPED is a ridiculous amount of paperwork and take-home work. Yes, you can start teaching almost immediately and get the degree along the way, BUT, you are going to regret it. If you decide to go this route anyways, stay away from Non Cat/ CAT B and autism classes. These classes without proper training will destroy you. If you are interested in autism and want to work with autistic children - look into getting an ABA degree.
If you have a degree in something already - look into middle/high school teaching endorsements. Good luck. I’m in the same boat, also thinking about going into education, mainly because of my kids.[/quote]

My degree is in a foreign language that is not taught in the local school district. [/quote]

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