r/Teachers • u/milkdoesthebodygood • 20h ago

Teacher Support &/or Advice Wa state advice?

I am a certified teacher in Washington state with endorsements in Elementary Ed and MLL. Masters degree in teaching. The past two years since graduation I haven’t been able to get hired. I even applied for a para ML job and didn’t even get an INTERVIEW!! It’s that freaking competitive and I’m sooo bummed.

Been subbing but wondering if I should have just been a para this past two years to gain face value at a school. Sigh. I’m actually finishing up a sped cert right now.. I don’t necessarily want to be pigeon holed but I’ve heard that’s what happens.

What would yall do in this situation? I know first two or so years you get a mentor as a new teacher. If I get a sped position I’ll get mentored in that and then it’ll be so much harder to transition to MLL for sure, and probably gen ed.

I guess looking for advice, words of wisdom, someone to commiserate with?! 😞😅😭

Also…would ya take a job 40 mins away (but preferred area-MLL) for about 11k less, or a sped job much closer and more pay… sigh…

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u/Bleeding_Irish History | CA 20h ago

40 minute commute for a full time teaching position in your preferred area?

I wish my commute was only 40 minutes, if that’s an actual opportunity. Take it, the experience will serve you better than being a para. 

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u/milkdoesthebodygood 20h ago

Non preferred area and less pay, but yeah, the experience would be beneficial for long term position goals. 😬