12/26/2025
A Friendly Reminder When Applying to Schools in the Jumerika
A very important reminder as you apply: every state in the U.S. is different in all aspects, including salary and cost of living.
Here's a concrete example:
Letβs compare two public school districts that both hire international teachers:
Sweet Home School District in Oregon and
Roswell Independent School District in New Mexico
Key Difference to Consider:
While Sweet Home, OR, may have a different salary schedule than Roswell, NM, remember that Oregon has a significantly higher cost of living than New Mexico.
A salary that seems higher might actually provide a lower standard of living once housing, groceries, and other expenses are factored in.
So, if you are interested in a specific school district, please take the time to:
a. Check their official salary schedule.
b. Research the cost of living in that town/state.
c. Comparing these two factors will help you make a well-informed decision.
If you are interested in these districts, here are the direct links to explore their openings:
Sweet Home School District, Oregon: https://shsd55or.gov/employment/
Roswell Independent School District, New Mexico: https://roswellnm.schoolspring.com/
Let me know if you have questions πβ€οΈπππΌπΊπΈπΈπͺπΌπ©π»βπ«π¨βπ«
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