I am a SPED teacher hoping to teach abroad next school year. I have been given mixed messages about the flexability of certification overseas. I hold certificates in Elementary and Secondary with an LBS1 endorsement. Here's my concern: can I apply to teach in a regular Elementary classroom? I have a BA in English and several years teaching High School English but I am not endorsed in Secondary English. Will I have a problem teaching abroad? Sorry for the long question, I just really need some advice on how to approach my situation before attending the 2010 job fairs? Thank you.

Thanks for responding to my question. I guess I will have to focus on my classroom experience teaching English. I like Special Education, but i don't have to be the "Special Education teacher " at the school. Which leads me to a new question, I will post for some new comments. Thanks again.

This will be my first International teaching experience and I am wondering if schools are hiring SPED teachers? I have been teaching for several years in Inclusion classrooms and Self-contained classrooms. I am highly qualified to teach English and Reading. I was told I should apply to all the subjects that interest me, but my concern is wouldn't the school want you to have a certificate in the subject they are advertising? Any advice would be very helpful!!!

I am an African American female interested in teaching abroad. My teaching experience is in Special Education. I have been teaching English for 10 years and I am ready for a major change in my life. I have been reading a lot of the blogs and I haven't seen anyone addressing this topic. I am also in an interracial marriage to a non-teaching spouse, who will be coming with me. He is working on his TEFL certification. We are hoping school administrators can look beyond my race and focus on my credentials. I am very open to living and teaching just about any where in the world for my first International teaching experience. So if anyone has had any experience with my question please respond. I am presently researching schools and countries that would be welcoming. Thank you!