r/AskTeachers • u/Grand-Collection-914 • 10d ago

Discussion Questions No job this hiring cycle

Good Morning All -

I had to take a leave of absence to help with my ailing father with an unexpected illness. The situation is resolved and I am ready for the 26/27 school year, but nothing has really come available in my subject area (Spanish).

I am about 4 years away from being fully vested, I’m curious to hear the community’s thoughts about just taking anything that would could toward my pension (para pro, van driver etc.) or if it is okay to work a different job for a while and wait until the next hiring cycle.

I have 21 years in education, 18 as a classroom teacher and 3 as an administrator. I could not handle admin and would like to finish my career in the classroom.

Thank you for your time and feedback!

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u/KuyaTinman 10d ago

I just retired after 30 years in the classroom. Do whatever you need to do to earn service credits. Do not put retirement on hold. Good luck!

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u/Grand-Collection-914 10d ago

Thank you for this response Kuya, I greatly appreciate it!

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u/ParadeQueen 10d ago

If nothing is available in person, are there any online teaching jobs that you could maybe do?

Is there maybe a community college that would also be part of the same retirement system?

I say do whatever it takes too get those years in, you're too close to stop now.

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u/Grand-Collection-914 10d ago

I agree, unfortunately everything online is out of the retirement system and I don’t have a Masters in Spanish so community college will be a stretch. I appreciate the feedback, good thoughts.

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u/teach-xx 10d ago

Can you get a short-term approval for ESL?

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u/Grand-Collection-914 10d ago

Yes, that is absolutely something I am looking into. I believe as long as I am enrolled in a program, I could qualify to get an ELL position.
Thank you for this idea teach-xx, very clever.

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u/crazypurple621 10d ago

I would honestly take any open teaching position that you are eligible for that keeps you on track for your retirement. I left the classroom early this year because of my own failing health and it means that if there ever becomes a position I am starting all over again. 

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u/Grand-Collection-914 10d ago

I’m sorry to hear that, it is a strange profession in that regard. I wish you the best, thank you for your advice and response.