Are any teachers in Wisconsin having a hard time finding a job?

Question

I've been job searching for a year already. I substituted all last year and had two long-term substituting positions. Last year I heard I was a great candidate I just didn't have any experience, this year I have the experience but after two more interviews I have no job. Is anyone else in Wisconsin having these problems? What are you doing about them? Is anyone considering re-locating to a state that is easier to get a teaching job in?

Answer 1

If you had satisfactory substitute teaching experiences, contact school administration and ask if they will favor you with a mock interview.  Your issue might be the interview portion.

Answer 2

I think it is tough everywhere right now. I know my district in Kansas is growing, however, we had reductions in teaching positions this year. Budget constraints are making it very tough for anyone new to get hired on. Districts are preferring to manipulate what they have and move people within the district already to other buildings when necessary. I went through this when I exited college in 2002. It seems to be repeating cycle. Also don't fret quite yet. I wasn't hired until mid-July. Many good teachers I know were in the same boat. School districts will even continue to hire after the school year has started when they have final enrollment tallies. Sit tight and the jobs will come if you are qualified.