Briz,

Yes, I am hoping that my principal would understand about such matters. I'm at the cusp where when I do get hired back for my third year, then the school district has to work very hard to get rid of me; but after only the 2nd year they can decide not to renew my contract at the drop of a hat. As much as I would like to think the principal would look out for me, the bottom line is that the district wants teachers who will be committed to teaching in this community. If I'm talking about taking a hike, my principal can make that easier for me.

So, I'm not quite hooked up with ISS as of yet. I was hoping to go the Skype interview route rather than the job fair route. I've heard that the bang for your buck isn't always with the job fairs. Perhaps I need to do more research.

I sort of imagine that with job fairs happening now, that the jobs are still out there, but I'm wondering when does it get to be slim pickings...or is it already getting there?

Thanks again, all.

I have been back in the USA for 3 years after having taught in Taiwan and Japan for a combined 10 years. Armed with my teaching certificate and two years teaching experience, I wish to rejoin the world of International Teaching. However, I just started searching and it appears that many of the jobs for the 2014-2015 year have been snatched up. I am wondering if the best part of the hiring window has closed or if I am still likely to find a good position if I begin applying now?

Usually there is no harm in applying. I have looked at ISS as a tool to reach out to many schools and they would require my current supervisor which is my principal. The conundrum I face is that if I were to find that none of the jobs now available suited me, I would not likely be able to continue the job I have now for another year as my principal would look for someone who would be more likely to stick around.

I could always find another job in the states where I am, so if the international window is still fairly open I would likely apply and see where I land. However, if the window for international jobs is quickly closing, then I would likely put it off until next year.

I know the answers won't be black or white, but any perspective would be helpful.


Thanks.