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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They are still looking for sped teachers in Arlington.[/quote]

Or go private, no license needed.[/quote]

Another option. I will look into this as well. Perhaps send me kids to private with me![/quote]

Teacher here and I recommend the private route.

Many privates, especially Catholic schools, do require certification. They’ll help you get it, though, and you can begin without it.

I can’t speak for other types of private schools, but many Catholic schools are expanding their Special Education and Resource departments to serve an ever-growing population of students who need additional support.

And, as a person who has worked in both Catholic and public schools, I can tell you that Catholic schools are often good workplaces. [/quote]

Do they hire non-Catholic teachers? [/quote]

Many Catholic schools will hire non-Catholics (though not for critical grades such as 2nd when kids make their communion).  Two of the best years of my career were at a Catholic school.  That said, you'll make next to nothing.  I made 18K a year back in the mid 90's.  Now I'd make about 37K.  [/quote]

Yes to hiring non-Catholics.

The pay is more than I thought it would be. I took a small pay cut when I transferred from public, but it wasn’t nearly as drastic as PP’s example above. I figured the lower pay was worth the better conditions. Plus, they pay me extra for some of the duties I was simply assigned to in public. [/quote]

The pay is awful and the retirement is no where near as good. But you are right Pp what with project 2025 all schools will basically become catholic in the next few years, so we may as well give in now.[/quote]

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