FAQ

What data sources are you using to determine state shortages?

* Predicting the Need for Newly Hired Teachers in the United States to 2008–09, by William J. Hussar, Economist National Center for Education Statistics

* Projections of Education Statistics to 2018, National Center for Education Statistics

* Characteristics of Public School Districts in the United States: Results From the 2007–08 Schools and Staffing Survey, National Center for Education Statistics

* Experience Distribution of Public Schools Teachers, By State, 2003‐2004, National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future

* Age Distribution of Public School Teachers, By State, 2003-2004, National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future

* Teacher Shortage Areas Nationwide Listing 1990-91 thru 2009-10 March – 2009, U.S. Department of Education


* Office of Postsecondary Education Policy & Budget Development Staff, Alleviating Teacher Shortages through Pension Plan Redesign, Laura Palmer Werneck, Government Finance Review

Who founded TeachingJobsPortal?

* A team of educators and technologists working with the MAT@USC

Why TeachingJobsPortal?

* You’ve probably heard conflicting reports on nation-wide teacher shortages. Shortages do exist, but not everywhere. We wanted to create an interactive map that is updated frequently to help aspiring and current teachers in their job searches.

Can schools, recruiters, and individuals post teacher jobs to this website?

* Absolutely! Mid to late March we will have a free posting service, so that anyone can post a legitimate job listing.