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Resources & Job Search for Teachers

Resources & Job Search for Teachers. Career Services Center A unit of Academic & Career Development Services www.careers.wwu.edu. Karen Powell Coordinator: Job Search Services OM 280 ~ 360.650.3240 M – F; 8 am – 5 pm. Program Overview. Schedule

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Resources & Job Search for Teachers

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  1. Resources & Job Search for Teachers Career Services Center A unit of Academic & Career Development Services www.careers.wwu.edu Karen Powell Coordinator: Job Search Services OM 280 ~ 360.650.3240 M – F; 8 am – 5 pm

  2. Program Overview • Schedule • 8:30-10:15— Welcome! Job Search is in the Air • 10:30-11:45—General Certification Information • 11:45-12:45—Lunch on your own! • 12:45-2:00—Interview Practice Sessions • 2:10-3:10—Administrators’ Panel • 3:10-3:30—Networking • Handouts • 2014 Job Search Handbook • Education Job Search & √ List • Elevator Speech/Mini-Resume Cards

  3. Job Search is in the Air… • The Teaching Market • Job Search Process • Networking • References • Strengths Talk/Elevator Speech • Career Services Center (CSC) Benefits! • Paperwork tips • Upcoming Events

  4. Getting in the Moodfor Job Search…

  5. 2012-13 Graduates… • JOBS IN AT LEAST: • 3 Countries: Chile, Mexico & US • 7 States: AZ, CA, CO, HI, NV, WA & WI • Private & Public Schools • 46 Districts in Washington State FINDING POSITIONS IN DESIGNATED AREAS OF: • ELED, ECE, ESL, SPED, Reading, ECE SPED • Spanish, Visual Arts, Mathematics, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Social Studies,English Language Arts, German, Middle Level Humanities

  6. Job Search Process for Districts Most districts ask for: • Online Application • 3 Reference Letters • 3 Reference Forms • Resume • Cover Letter/Letter of Application Some ask for: • Statement of Purpose • Essay to Prompt • Answers to Questions Exceptions: • A few are not online • Some only take letters or forms • Other Variations Read the fine print!

  7. Job Search Tips… • Make the most of EVERYopening-perfect paperwork, research, network • Use multiple approaches to search for jobs • Make every contact count: be Professional • Dress like the principal! • It’s a job to search for jobs: putting time and energy into each application will give results!

  8. Job Search Process for Teachers • Network to learn about process in different districts • Identify and gather references • List skills and strengths: record examples • Prepare paperwork: Resume, Cover Letters, Applications • Sign up for Viking CareerLink and other tools • Solidify target locations and begin searching openings

  9. Network: LinkedIn for Teachers • A professional networking tool compared to Facebook, but used by professionals to network with others in areas of interest • Districts are using this tool increasingly, as are companies in other fields Steps to establishing a LinkedIn account: • Build a professional profile • Develop Connections • Join Groups • Research where fellow alumni are working in your field • Follow districts in which you are interested • http://www.wwu.edu/careers/social_media_andnetworking.shtml

  10. References • Who should you get to write your references? • Arrange observations early • Principals trust other principals & others who’ve observed your teaching • Two Types of References: Letters & Forms • Reference Letters vs. Forms • Evaluated Individually Computer Scored • Narrative Numerical • Subjective Objective • Some considerations… • Over summer & holidays • After break or substituting

  11. Know Your Strengths… • Identify your teaching skills and abilities • i.e. Assessment, Management, Instruction • What makes you stand out? • Customer service experience • Exceptional organization • Travel/Language acquisition • Coaching abilities • Record Examples on Index Cards • http://www.aaee.org/

  12. What is the Elevator Speech? • Brief 30 to 60 second “speech” describing who you are and the value you bring • Ability to describe yourself to potential employer in time limited and accidental meeting such as elevator ride • Brief description is essential part of networking • Say who you are, what you do, what you are interested in doingand how you can be a resource to your contacts • Use this presentation at a career fair, introducing yourself in an interview, or today!

  13. Paperwork Overview • Target your information to the job notice • Highlight qualities that help you stand out • Think about past positions and how they relate to the job & to what you know about the district • Enrich your resume, cover letter & interviewing by providing examples based on desired qualities Two common reasons for elimination: incomplete applications or errors in the resume or cover letter

  14. Formatting Tips • Be brief, easy to read, plenty of white space – style and appearance DO count • Generally: Keep Resume & Cover Letter to 1 page • Be consistent in style and punctuation • Don’t include personal information • Use good quality paper & printer • Proofread, edit, have someone else proofread, edit, proofread, edit... • Use Optimal Resume for a beautiful presentation & easy storage

  15. Diversify the Job Search… • Viking CareerLink: www.wwu.edu/careers • CSC: Apply, Job Search, How to Find a Job… • Watch for Districts interviewing on campus • Check your favorite districts websites • Public Schools Personnel Coop.:https://pspcjobs.hrmplus.net/Home.aspx • OSPI-links to District & Other Websites • http://www.k12.wa.us/ • http://www.k12.wa.us/employment/K12opportunities.aspx • http://www.k12.wa.us/PrivateEd/PrivateSchools/default.aspx • See Out of State Resources at www.wwu.edu/careers, Job Search, on-line resources

  16. Upcoming Events… Career Services Center: • April 16, 2014, 1:00-6:00 p.m.: Everett Public Schools Interviewing Practice (sign-up on VCL) • April 24, 2014, 11:00-3:00: WWU Spring Career Fair http://www.wwu.edu/careers/careerfair_specialevents.shtml Workshops offered in Old Main 280, register at www.wwu.edu/careers: • April 15, 2014, 3:00 & 4:00: Last Minute Resume Check/Review • April 22, 2014, 3:00 & 4:00: Last Minute Resume Check/Review • April 30, 2014, 4:30-5:30: Resume & Cover Letter Writing for Teachers • May 6, 2014, 4:30-5:30: Job Search Strategies for Teachers • May 14, 2014, 4:30-5:30: Interviewing Techniques for Teachers Other Events to watch for: • April 15-16, 2014: Oregon Professional Educator Fair,Portland, OR • https://www.oregonedfair.com/ Karen Powell ~ Career Services Center, OM 280 ~  (360) 650-3240

  17. WWU CSC Resources • Viking CareerLink • Individual Counseling • Mock Interviews • Optimal Resume • Career Fairs/Special Events • Job Search Links • On-Campus Interviews • Social Media Links • Placement File Services • Peace Corps • Employment Survey • Quarterly Workshops Six months free service post-grad! www.wwu.edu/careers Old Main 280 ~ (360) 650-3240

  18. ENJOY THE DAY! • Ask Questions • Take Notes • Introduce Yourself • Have Fun! Karen Powell ~ Career Services Center OM 280 ~  (360) 650-3240 Karen.powell@wwu.edu

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