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I'm currently enrolled at Widener University for Spanish/ Secondary Education. I'm not sure what state I want to live/ work in, but do you think it will be difficult for me to get a teaching job, and is it difficult to get certified in different states from what you've originally been certified in.

Foreign language teachers are usually more difficult to come by (which makes it a little bit easier to find a job) but it also depends on the job seeker as well. Don’t be picky! Apply everywhere and use your connections. I’m not sure which campus of Widener you’re in… look up requirements for teaching in NJ and PA first. Their reqs are pretty strict, after receiving those it will probably be easier to gain reciprocity from other states.

At the same time, you can interview for jobs in a state you don’t yet have certification in. Just make sure to state that you plan on seeking certification in that state. Certification always helps but can be pricey. For example, getting certification in NJ is $200, so if you aren’t certain you’re teaching in NJ that can be expensive.

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