This discussion was all about applying for jobs and information about the job that we may not have known. Some people like online applications and others still like a hard copy so if you are unsure then you should send both! He stressed the importance of presentation and preparation! Everyone likes and looks for different things in applications, resumes, dress, and knowledge. But in an interview you should ask questions and be aware of each schools trends. If you are unaware of a question they ask it is alright as long as you take a minute to reflect and answer intelligently. He talked about how the pay scale has changed now with Act 10 and now we must create annual portfolios to show student learning and your progress if you would like a pay raise. (Notes from class are below)
Start Preparing for job interviews:
- Wisconsin.gov website for job openings
- Look at school websites for job openings
- WeCan website upload all your information on that site!
What Jobs should I apply for:
- Apply everywhere (don't be to selective)
- Practice interviews, interview at every school to get some practice
Materials:
- Cover Letter! This will get you the interview!
1) Make sure you change your address at the top of the cover letter to the school you are applying for (re-adjust things for the school)
2) Research the school and what they practice in there school (ex. 8 hour days/block schedules)
3) Show that you know things about the school you are applying for
4) Talk about when you have worked with students (Talk about students)
- Resume
1) Be short and to the point
2) List your education and licenses you have or minors you have
3) Possibly list High school you attended and GPA (but keep it simple)
- If you are in an interview and you don't know the answer to the question then just say "I don't know at this time"
- Research trends!
- List if you have RTI experience (Great experience should be listed)
- Reading across the curriculum (students should be able to read and write in that content)
- Liven up resume a little bit (very subtile changes to show creativity)
- Send what the school is asking for
1) Official Transcripts
2) Resume
3) Cover Letter
4) Letters of recommendations
Packaging:
- Send in Paper copies (some like you to send it in electronic form but it is rare)
- Letters of recommendations should be from cooperating teachers, university program director, former employers(if you can't find 3 educators use former employers)
- Call to check if your resume had arrived but only talk to the secretary do not ask for the principal (call to see if they have filled the position after a month to 6 weeks later)
- There will be a closing date for the applications
- Go in the middle or at the later slot so they still remember you
- Have everything prepared for the interview! Interviews are long and you need to know everything
Preparation for the interview
- Check online for possible questions
- Talk to Tami about the interview
- Write down questions that they asked in the interview! Next interview be more prepared
- Hand write out your answer, then transfer it into the outline, memorize everything
- Make friends with the secretary
- Leave your phone in the car
- Its ok to be nervous
- "Tell us a little about yourself?" (this is the first question that is often asked so be PREPARED!)
- Take a pause to answer the question. Say let me just pause for a moment to think about the question.
- If you don't know an answer then say "I don't know but it is something I will look up after the interview."
- Show your portfolio in the second interview.
- Second interview you might have to teach a short lesson
- If you get the rejection call then get it together and be kind, thank them for the opportunity, and ask if there are any other openings.
- Schools talk to each other so be nice
- It is ok to take time to think about it (you don't have to accept the job during that phone call)
- Act 10?
Ask questions at the end of the interview:
- "Do you see this position here being long term?"
- Have thoughtful questions ready
- Wait until the second interview to ask about pay and benefits with you
- Be carful when you sign the contract if you have other jobs you have already applied for
- Danielson Model
- Educators Effectiveness Model
1) Collect Data and look for student growth
2) How will you measure your students growth
3) Work with other teachers to show improvement
4) Paid by performance
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