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From Teacher Candidate to Teacher/TTOC
Applications, Interviews & Employment
Michael Kee, District Principal – Human Resources
Technology back in the day….
Myths
• You only interview & hire student teachers who did their practicum in North Vancouver.
• What I did in my B.Ed. courses doesn’t matter. When I get out on practicum/the real world I can do what I want.
Practicum
Your application starts with your practicum.
Practicum
Practicum
Practicum
• Teacher Regulation Branch Standards
• BCTF Code of Ethics
• School District Employee Code of Conduct
• School Code of Conduct
Practicum
S.A.’s and F.A.’s
The most important resources during your
practicum.
Practicum
• 4 Pillars - CIA/SEL – (Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment,
Social Emotional Learning) • Classroom Management, Rapport,
Relationships, Connections How to get the More out of your Practicum
Experience Dear Practicum Student
Practicum
Autonomy in Teacher Education? (By @chriswejr)
Practicum
• What do I bring to the table?
• How will I get involved?
• Peers as colleagues vs. adversaries
Practicum
Reputations
“Easy to get, hard to lose”
Practicum
Don’t Burn Bridges
Application Process
1. Application Received
2. Initial Review Recommendation
3. Contact/Review References
Recommendation
Application Process
4. Comprehensive Screening Recommendation
5. Interview
Recommendation
6. Review of entire application
Application Process
7. Decision
Applications
• Timeline
• Make a Future – Postings – Prepared to teach vs. Qualified to teach
Application Checklist via www.makeafuture.ca The Teacher Interview Process – How to Stand Out
Applications
• Cover Letter – Highlight who you are & what you bring to
the table – Get our attention…for the right reasons…..
• To: Superintendent of Schools • To: Mr. Key…. • “I am applying for a position with the
Mount Toba School District.”
Applications
Cover Letter Tips (via Education Week)
How to Write a Cover Letter That
Employers Will Actually Read (via @makeafuture)
Applications
• Resume/CV
– One pager vs. comprehensive – Font and Size – Paper – Poof reed and smell cheque
Applications
How To Redesign Your Resume For A Recruiter’s 6-Second Attention Span (via @makeafuture)
Spring Clean Your Resume (in Less Than 2 Hours!) (via The Daily Muse)
The 5 Biggest Resume Debates Among Recruiters—Finally Answered
Applications
• Practicum Reports – S.A.’s and F.A.’s
• References – S.A.’s and F.A.’s – Personal References vs. Professional
References – Contact Information, email addresses – “References available upon….”
Applications
• Email, Twitter, and Blogs (in your applications)
– [email protected] vs. [email protected]
– @studnotdud vs. @newteacher
– stoopidstufkidzdo.yteubcpress.ca vs. mypracticumjourney.teo.com
Social Media???
Interviews
• Preparation, Preparation, Preparation
Interviews
• The District
– Vision, Values, Goals – Strategic Plans – District Achievement Contract – Facts vs. Myths
Interviews
• Show us who your are – not who you know….
Emotions available upon request. (by @lynhilt) What do Principals Look for When they Hire? (by
@peterjory) Dear Teacher Applicant (by @jvbevacqua) Response: What Principals Look For In A
Prospective Teacher (by @larryferlazzo)
Interviews
• Behaviour Based Questions – CIA/SEL, Classroom Management, etc. – Relationships, Relationships, Relationships – Beware of using catch phrases/terms/lingo
without further explanation/context • “I believe in Assessment of, for, & as Learning.”
Interviewing Tip: Mind Your Buzz Words
Interviews
• Best foot forward • Not an interrogation • Portfolios
– Connections to questions vs. page by page presentation
– Read your audience 5 Reasons Your Portfolio Should Be Online Read my blog, not my resume…
Interviews
Interviews
It’s the entire application
- not just the interview.
Interviews
How to Best Prepare for Your Job Interview Interview Snafus Making the First Impression Count: 5 Interviewing
Tips for Intoverts My Biggest Interview Mistakes Ever (and How to
Avoid Them) Nailing the Job Interview
Interviews
Teacher Interviews: Common Sense and Professional Advice
The Ultimate Guide to Being an Interview Pro Top 5 Elementary Teacher Interview Questions Your All-in-One Interview Prep Guide (via The Daily
Muse)
Myths
• Once you get to the interview stage it’s an even playing field – every applicant is the same.
• The interview is just a formality. • You only hire and interview once a year. • “It’s who you know….”
Hiring
• Ongoing
• Needs – Assessing and Re-assessing
• In search of the “best teachers” vs. best applicants
I’ve got a job, now what?
• Teacher Assignments and TTOC work
– Right place, right time – TTOC Dispatch – Accruing seniority vs. making ends meet
I’ve got a job, now what?
Reputations
“Easy to get, hard to lose”
What if I don’t get hired?
• Looking for a job vs. pursuing a passion • Alternative opportunities • Volunteer work (occasional vs.
scheduled/regular) • Supply and Demand
– Additional training? • Networking (vs. “It’s who you know”)
