Open teacher position at my school, should I really apply?

Question

I am a second year teacher's assistant at a school for students with learning disabilities and emotional disturbance. My school has an open teacher position for the career department. I would my teaching life skills, living on your own and horticulture.

I have a bachelor of fine arts degree and no teaching experience. The reason why I have not gone back to school for teaching is because working as an at pays a minimal amount and I have to work 2 jobs to survive and I have no time for school.

Being hired as a teacher would afford me the opportunity to survive on one job and have time to go back to school. Do you think and inexperienced person like me would have a chance at getting the job? Like I said I only have one year experience in education as an A T.

Answer 1

There's no harm in applying... nothing ventured, nothing gained.  It will certainly indicate that you desire more responsibility, and there's nothing wrong with that.  Go for it, and good luck.

Answer 2

Don't you have to get into an EPI program first? I don't think they would hire you if you haven't had any training

Answer 3

Not if its at a public school. You need to be certified to teacher students. Not only that you need to be endorsed in special education if you are teaching special education classes.

Answer 4

Apply and see what happens.  You will never know unless you try.  And, because you have been working at the school, you may find that they will give you a shot.  Many principals like to promote from within.

Good luck!  =]

Answer 5

If you have been a teacher's assistant, you have teaching experience. Career education covers so many areas, and you have life experience for that too...use it to your advantage when you apply. Good luck!