You can obtain an initial license for 5 years which does not
require a master's. however, after 5 years of teaching, you
need to have a master's in order to obtain your professional
certification.

On 11/05/09, IntheSouth wrote:
> Hi, I heard something about all teachers in NY being
> required to have a master's degree. Is this true? I don't
> see anything about it on the NY Dept of Ed website where it
> covers certification.
>
> I have 8 years experience in FL and GA combined.
>
> Also, are employment prospects any better in the more rural
> areas? I thought they might be because people might not
> want to live out in the boonies? My husband and I are
> thinking of moving to the north (GA is incredibly
> backwards, esp in education). We are hoping to work in the
> area of NW New Jersey, NE PA, or somewhere around Port
> Jervis NY.
>
> By the way, my district in northeast GA laid off 135
> teachers & gave us a 3% pay cut. More layoffs are certain
> for next year. Also, the state of GA piled more on top of
> that and gave all teachers state-wide 3 unpaid furlough
> days. We are almost certain to get 5 more for this school
> year (all of our planning/ work days). Plus insurance went
> up 10%, deductibles doubled, and co-insurance doubled from
> 10 to 20%. Oh, and our contribution to the penion plan
> went up as well. We will make a LOT less this year than we
> did last year! I'm sick of it. We have no rights at all
> here (no "tenure" or anything.) Yesterday, my husband had
> to open the school at 6:30 AM and stay until 8PM for
> a "parent outreach" event. Meanwhile, the administration
> does absolutely nothing for $90,000 per year! UGH.
>
> Thanks for any info you can provide. I realize that there
> probably aren't any jobs up there either, but just thought
> I would gather some info.

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