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Find a Teaching Job

There is a general shortage of teachers in the following areas, although specific needs vary by district:

• Urban areas
• Rural areas
• Special Education
• Mathemathics
• Science
• Bilingual Education

Where Are Teachers Needed?

DataQuest provides projected teacher hires. Follow these steps to discover the numbers via DataQuest:

• Select the level (state, county, school district, school).
• Select “Projected teacher hires” in “Subject.”
• Click “Submit.”

How To Find a Job

• Make sure you meet the requirements for the type of teaching job you want.
• Classroom experience can increase your chance of being hired. Get involved in service learning or substitute teaching if you have no experience.
• Have a resumé, transcripts, references, and letters of recommendation available.
• Decide where you want to teach and have acceptable alternatives.
• Conduct a thorough job search:
  • Apply for jobs online at EdJoin
  • Directly contact the school districts where you want to teach.

Ways to Increase Your Marketability

It is difficult to predict what types of credentials are needed by which school districts, but there are ways to increase your potential for finding a job.