Toni Said:

Is it hard to get a teaching job in Pittsburgh, PA?

We Answered:

Let's just say that it's definitely easier elsewhere. Pittsburgh has fairly nice salaries for teachers, coupled with a low cost of living. So, they are not exactly having a teacher shortage like some parts of the US. That being said, it's not like Connecticut or something. Not that difficult. Just don't expect to find a job right away. You might have to start off by student teaching.

Claudia Said:

Do you have to get a MS within 5 years of starting your teaching job in PA?

We Answered:

Check your state's board of education website for more info because every state is different: http://www.pde.state.pa.us/

Also, I know in some states you have to get a certain amount of credits within the first five years, which can be fulfilled by getting an MS/MAT/MEd but it can also be fulfilled by attending workshops and professional development conferences and such.

Hope this helps.

Roberto Said:

Is it going to be hard to find an English teaching job in PA?

We Answered:

Most job openings are posted in April or early May. I had to search around the site to find "Job Openings."

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Secondary Special Education Teacher - Moderate/Severe
Posted: 1/4/2010 - Deadline: Until Filled

Certificated Staff 1/4/2010 Pittsburg Unified SD, Pittsburg
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Director of Maintenance, Facilities & Technology
Posted: 12/9/2009 - Deadline: 1/15/2010 4:30 PM PST
Classified Staff 12/9/2009 Pittsburg Unified SD, Pittsburg
Contra Costa County
$93, 884 to $115,829 Annually plus Mileage

Auto Mechanics Teacher
Posted: 12/4/2009 - Deadline: Until Filled
Certificated Staff 12/4/2009 Pittsburg Unified SD, Pittsburg
Contra Costa County
$39,824 - $69,658

Special Education Teacher (English)
Posted: 12/4/2009 - Deadline: Until Filled
Certificated Staff 12/4/2009 Pittsburg Unified SD, Pittsburg

Contra Costa County
$39,824 - $69,658
High School Math Coach
Posted: 10/7/2009 - Deadline: Until Filled

Certificated Staff 10/7/2009 Pittsburg Unified SD, Pittsburg
Contra Costa County
$39,824 - $69,658

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - SECONDARY
Posted: 9/8/2009 - Deadline: Until Filled
Certificated Staff

Sonia Said:

Looking for a science teaching job in PA...?

We Answered:

If you are willing to move . . .

Ethel Said:

Am I gonna have a hard time getting a teaching job in Pa?

We Answered:

Right now the market for teachers is down all over the USA. Many districts are laying off teachers as well as administrators to save money as they are losing state and federal funds due to the effects of the economic recession.

Advice is free: 1) continue searching, but 2) have a back-up plan so you can pay the bills.

You may try private schools or become a substitute teachers ... this way your foot will be in the door, so to speak ...

Good luck with your search ...