Walter Said:

Teaching social studies in San Antonio, TX?

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In San Antonio the largest and best 2 school districts are the North East ISD and the Northside ISD. These are both adding new schools every year and add new teachers every year. In general there are some requirements to teach in the school systems in Texas, but many of those can be accomplished while working as a teacher. These include Texas History and a test of competency in your area.

What I have found worked well for some people I have known was to start as a substitute, and move into a long-term or permanent sub position. The person is then first in line for the position at the beginning of the next year.

As an example. A new full time teacher in the NEISD in San Antonio with no experience would start at approximately $44,000/yr.

San Antonio is a wonderful city and we would love to have you come to live with us.

Tyler Said:

I have a 7th-12th grade Social Studies teaching degree. What other jobs am I qualified for, besides teaching?

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What about curriculum development?
You can also try subbing.

And my experience, is that many schools will not hire for Fall until they know enrollment.

I spent all Spring and Summer worried, but then got three job offers in late August.

Misty Said:

Whats the best place to get a Secondary History/Social Studies teaching job?

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My guess, and it is just an educated guess, would be to review salaries and benefits at some of the more prestigious private schools that are often feeder systems for some of the more elite colleges and universities in the Eastern United States and Great Britain. Eton comes to mind. However, it is unlikely than any of these schools are likely to hire someone without years of extraordinary experience. That would be where I would start, though "best place" might suggest something other than mere salary/benefits.
If the reward you are seeking is to turn reluctant students around toward appreciating this often poorly instructed and inadequately grasped subject matter, I might suggest working at any number of well-funded, suburban public schools. Check the going salary rates for specific states as there is wide discrepancy from say Alaska and California (which I understand pay well) to, for instance, Louisiana, which pays poorly. Check also for state performance grades given to the districts you invesitigate and the amount of local funding spent per pupil. While large state funding may indicate an urban district hurting for local funding, high local funding often, though not always, indicates strong local support and above average faculty satisfaction.

Ray Said:

Where can I get a Social Studies teaching job??!!?

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Not in L.A. sorry to say.

Katherine Said:

Getting a job teaching social studies abroad?

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There is always department of defense dependent school system. DODDS

Many countries and such

Tanya Said:

Would a qualified person have a better chance getting a job teaching social studies or English?

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Actually, it would depend on what the school needed. Social Studies will never be cut because it is required right along with Language, Math, and Science. Your best choice would be to pick something you like. With budget cuts you may have to teach more than one subject. Although I'm Elementary, next school year I will be team teaching and I will have both ELA and Social Studies. As much as students would like SS to be cut, it won't be. So decide which you like better or major in one and minor in the other.
Not sure about your college, but we are highly qualified to teach grades 1-5 and I can teach in any area.

Bertha Said:

Career crisis--no social studies jobs in Minnesota!?

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I would suggest either getting the special education MA/ credential or adding another subject area to your social sciences credential, if that's possible. I have a dual credential (English and Social Sciences) and my English credential made the difference in getting a job. I'm a high school teacher in California, and, in spite of horrendous budget issues and a general dearth in teaching jobs, I've managed to find work. If you love teaching, you may want to take classes in another subject area. Social sciences jobs are very rare because so few jobs open up. My guess is that some jobs will open up this summer and some districts do not complete their hiring until three days before school starts. Some advice about getting your foot in the door:
1. Substitute teach in the district where you would like to teach
2. Take a long-term sub position
3. Get certified in another subject area
4. Work at an alternative school or a charter school

I would also advise you to think about whether you "really" want to teach Special Education. I agree with the other posters that special ed is really a calling more than other teaching assignments. There's no reason why you wouldn't be hired with a MA in Special Education-- the need is so great. Some other options for you would be to do work that is related to teaching in social sciences (program coordination, university outreach, museum work, counseling) that would help you get a teaching job in the interim. Are you willing to move, possibly out of state? That becomes the next issue. Become extremely proactive and leave no stone unturned. If you're interested in moving out west, California has an outstanding website-- it's www.edjoin.org. Good luck to you-- it takes a while to get your first teaching job, but after that you'll have a year of experience under your belt and infinitely more employable. You can do it.