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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It isn’t that teachers aren’t being hired. There simply aren’t teachers to hire. And I say this as someone who looks at teacher resumes (not MCPS, but I live in the county).

The job has become unsustainable, so we can’t keep people in classrooms. And there are very few people willing to work nonstop hours for teacher pay.

What we are experiencing is the result of growing teacher expectations without the resources to pull the job off. [/quote]

Certified teacher here and new to the county (got here after the school year started) and I can’t get a job at any MCPS school. I’ve emailed principals (to no response) after applying for each and every job. Radio silence.[/quote]

I got two jobs in the last ten years that way.  Yes, I did everything through HR, as required, but I also showed up at schools and handed in my resume.  I have a special education certification and had more than one principal call me into her office to meet me once the secretary mentioned this.

If you got here after the school year started it’s very hard.   Unless there is an opening in your certification area.   The bulk of the hiring, now that you are in the system, starts in March.    Long term sub positions are a good way to get in and see if the school is a good fit.  Don’t be discouraged. It’s not you.  MCPS is VERY poorly managed.  [/quote]

But if they are posting jobs, why should it be hard? I already have a Maryland APC and there are open jobs soo??[/quote]

Are you just applying to postings and sending emails? Imo you need to call. And/or show up to leave a printed copy of your application. Emails are not a good way to get in touch with people if you don't already know them. [/quote]

This isn’t 1950. No one just shows up at schools with resumes… that’s slightly insane.[/quote][/quote]

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