Demand for High-Need Subject Area Teachers
Sometimes a member of the press will ask us why we’re recruiting aspiring teachers into our teaching certification program or into our teaching scholarship program in areas that are seeing teacher layoffs.
Our response is that one, our program takes the average candidate eight to ten months to complete, so by the time someone just entering our program completes it, the job market may not be the same as it was when they started work on their ABCTE certification. And two, even in times of budget cuts and layoffs, we often see that districts are still looking to fill positions in high-need schools and subjects.
A recent article in the Miami Herald drives this second point home. The article states that Broward school district "laid off nearly 400 teachers last summer and faces another budget shortfall that could result on more lost jobs this year," yet "the district hired more than 400 teachers in critical shortage areas" last year and is still looking to hire teachers to "fill jobs in critical areas where there is a consistent shortage."
According to the article, "Broward has openings or expects to have openings in math, science, English, reading and special education." ABCTE’s District Outreach Coordinator runs into examples like this throughout the country—despite layoffs, high-need subject teachers frequently remain in demand.
If you’re thinking about earning your teaching certification through ABCTE, or any other program, it’s wise—for the sake of getting hired—to strike a balance between a subject area that interests you and the subjects that are in demand.
We recommend that ABCTE candidates contact the districts where they are interested in teaching to find out what subjects they have job openings in and what subjects they traditionally have the most need for—earning a certification in a high-need subject area can go a long way when it comes time to apply for jobs.
On the flip side of that, it’s important that aspiring teachers choose a certification area that they will want to teach—no one really wins if you have teachers who are unhappy because they chose a subject area that was in-demand but that they have no interest in teaching. The certification process and someone’s teaching career can both be a lot more enjoyable when the subject is something the individual has an interest in.
To learn how you can receive a scholarship to earn your teaching certification and help in high-need schools and subjects in Florida, South Carolina or Mississippi, please have a look at our Teach & Inspire Scholarship Program, which is funded by a U.S. Department of Education Transition to Teaching Grant.
If the scholarship program is not of interest but you are interested in a career in teaching, ABCTE certification is accepted in nine states and you can learn more about our program in the Become a Teacher section of our website.
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Let me know when you allow
Let me know when you allow Math test takers to use a calculator. I will sign then.
Pete
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No calculator is needed for
No calculator is needed for the test. I passed on the first try
Sorry, Pete, but there are
Sorry, Pete, but there are no plans at this time to begin allowing the use of calculators on our math exam. But please don't let that discourage you. We've issued 336 certifications in math to-date, so it can be done!
I am more concerned with
I am more concerned with whether I could get a job teaching at all at my age (53), even if I get certified in a high-need area. I have been very tossed about going into teaching because of that.
I know that's a big problem.
I know that's a big problem. But don't be afraid. My dad is the same age. He is working in a custom writing company.
Adjel1, we've had people
Adjel1, we've had people older than 53 go through our program and get hired to teach. And, on top of that, 53 is young! You could always run into someone who chooses to discriminate based on age, in the education sector or elsewhere, but hopefully you won't. If you do, I hope you won't let that discourage you and that you'll continue to apply for other teaching jobs.
Good day! I am from
Good day! I am from Philippines. I just want to know if you had "Teach and Inspire Teaching Scholarship Program" outside your country,United States of America.
Mary, Teach & Inspire
Mary,
Teach & Inspire scholarships are funded through a U.S. Department of Education Transition to Teaching grant and are available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If an applicant's bachelor's degree is from a school outside the U.S. or a U.S. territory, ABCTE requires that it be evaluated by a third party.
My bachelor's degree is from
My bachelor's degree is from a college outside the U.S.,It means from 'Nepal' a south asian country,Can I apply for Teaching license oppurtunity?
For any bachelor's degree
For any bachelor's degree from a school outside the U.S. or a U.S. territory, ABCTE requires that it be evaluated by a third party. If you have questions about this, please call us at 877-669-2228.
Hi, I have a bachelors in
Hi, I have a bachelors in commerce from India and a MS in Risk Management from US, can you please tell me which subject i can look forward to in tecahing? I prefer Mathematics for middle school, but i see there is more need for high school mathematics and am i qualified since my bachelors is outside US.
Thanks.
I have a degree in comp
I have a degree in comp science which required degrees in Math, Physics and Botany yet I am unable to reach any market...I am willing to teach in high risk areas because of my love of learning!...Anyone have any advice?...Thanks Cynthia Buist Boots
Please let me know about
Please let me know about your certifications and areas of interest, I SURE WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU. Thanks & God Bless.
There is high demand for
There is high demand for teachers in different areas that grants opportunity for those that are qualified to be part of the educational system.
I have a BSDegree in
I have a BSDegree in Elementary Education, but haven't passed the Praxis II, and th erefore, I am not certified. Would your program be of any help to me?
Evester, If you already have
Evester,
If you already have your bachelor's in education, you might be better off going the Praxis route rather than enrolling in ABCTE. But please give us a call at 877-NOW-ABCTE and we can discuss your situation in more detail.
Mike, ABCTE
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Sorry, Pete, but there are
Sorry, Pete, but there are no plans at this time to begin allowing the use of calculators on our math exam. But please don't let that discourage you. We've issued 336 certifications in math to-date, so it can be done!
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