Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: How old are you? Despite laws that are in place to not discriminate against job applicants, it can be difficult for older teachers to be hired. Ms. Sawyer is 55 years old. She used to teach Kindergarten and also taught English to all grades in a departmentalized elementary school 15 years ago. Most recently she teaches three year olds in a daycare. She wants to become a paraprofessional in a public school, but has not been called for an interview. What can Ms. Sawyer do to attract the attention of administrators in her school district? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) She can go into the school and ask to speak with someone in charge of hiring and make her presence known. She should be outgoing and make note that she is very interested in the job and will do what it takes to get the opportunity.