Finding a Job as a Park Ranger. 1  1. Get in touch with parks that interest you. Contact the office that has jurisdiction over the area where you want to work and ask how to be a park ranger. 2  2. Apply for jobs. The application process for a job as a park ranger varies according to the department offering the position.
The maximum Educator Expense Deduction is $250 per individual. In the event both spouses are educators and each spends at least $250 on qualified educator expenses, the maximum deduction on their joint return is $500.
This is an above-the-line deduction and can be taken regardless of whether or not you itemize your other deductions. If your spouse is also a teacher, you can potentially deduct up to $500; the $250 maximum applies per person.