Hundreds of Opportunities to teach abroad

Positions are available for certified TX teachers AND counselors in Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Cairo, Egypt for 2 year contracts in various schools in these countries.

Abu Dhabi --- EC-4/6 Generalists, EC-4/6 Bilingual, or 8/9-12 English needed
Qatar and Egypt --- Elementary Generalists as well as ALL grades: English, Math, Science, Chemistry, Art, Social Studies, History, Economics, Physical Education and School Counseling needed
Qatar only --- Director of (Educational) Research and Research Associate positions available for individuals with advanced (Masters and Doctoral) degrees with demonstrated (published) research

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Follow the process developed by Workforce Solutions that includes posting your job qualifications and preferences into the largest online job matching database in the state – WorkInTexas.com. Once you enter your personal information into the system, your unique profile will include a special designation to distinguish you from other applicants. You will be recognized immediately as part of a specialized talent group when your diverse skill set matches a posted position.

1. Go to www.workintexas.com
2. Click on “Register as job seeker” or  “Login as job seeker”
3. After Registering as a job seeker or logging into www.workintexas.com, then click on “My portfolio” tab
4. Under job matching click the blue link “keywords”

In the keyword blank type “Teach2011”  and in the experience years tab “0”

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Recently Laid Off Options
Once you know what your future holds, you need to increase your visibility for re-employment. Follow the process developed by Workforce Solutions that includes posting your job qualifications and preferences into the largest online job matching database in the state – WorkInTexas.com. Once you enter your personal information into the system, your unique profile will include a special designation to distinguish you from other applicants. You will be recognized immediately as part of a specialized talent group when your diverse skill set matches a posted position.

1. Go to www.workintexas.com
2. Click on “Register as job seeker” or  “Login as job seeker”
3. After Registering as a job seeker or logging into www.workintexas.com, then click on “My portfolio” tab
4. Under job matching click the blue link “keywords”

In the keyword blank type “Teach2011”  and in the experience years tab “0”

Workforce Solutions has many good job search and career planning resources available on its website.

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Profiles of occupations in demand in the Gulf Coast region. Also check out Online Resources and connect to over 100 online job databases and educational links. Need some information on resumes and interviewing? Go to Job Search Tips. And there is also a link to Financial Aid for Training and Education and one to an eLearning Course called Rebranding Your Skills.