JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP

TOPICS:

Time line for job search

How and Where to Look for Job Openings

• Newpapers
• Professional Journals
• Education Job Fairs
• Web sites
• Education Placement Services
• School District Personnel Offices

Application Procedure

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Career Planning and Placement File
• District or Standard State Application Form
• College Transcript

Interview Process

• Types of Interview Formats
• Types of Questions School Personnel May Ask
• Kinds of Questions that Prospective Teacher Should Ask
• Self Presentation (Dress, Candor)
• What To Bring to Interview (Portfolio, Video Tape of Teaching)
• Demonstration Lesson

Certification Process (Interstate)

• How to Research Specific State requirements
• Teacher Test Process (some districts, eg. Philadelphia and NYC require their own tests