I am currently one of two reading teachers at the high school I work in and three in the district, which consists of two high schools. I think I would be more effective, and it would would a) make more of a difference and b) be more enjoyable teaching at a k-6 school. I have an MA in reading K-12 so as long as itโ€™s reading, I can teach at an elementary school. I tutor after school from my house for kids in the younger grades. The 2nd grader Iโ€™m currently tutoring went from an F to an A- in just

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You are probably correct, but schools just place people. Then they evaluate the effectiveness later (after frustrating teachers and students). I was the only reading specialist for our district (K-12 and three buildings) and this year I have been teaching first graders and recently moved to fill in for a Kindergarten teacher that is out for maternity leave the remainder of the year.
Keep your job, quietly starting your own business in reading (tutoring). I have been thinking of doing the same thing. Sending good vibes to you ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿ™โœŒ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ

I am right there with you. Every time I interview, they tell me I donโ€™t have elementary experience. ๐Ÿ˜ข I have 16 years experience in special education/reading though. Itโ€™s so frustrating.

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