Job Search Best practices

HFCCBy Dr. Glenn Maleyko,

Ph.DApril 5, 2014

8 “Reward Schools”

Schools recognized for “Beating the Odds” - overcoming the challenges of poverty

Graduation Rates Above State Average

2013-14 Michigan Superintendent of the Year - Brian Whiston

New professional staff hired in 2013-14 school year - 105

New professional staff hired in past 3 years - 244

Ranked #14 By Bridge Magazine Academic All State - Michigan

$78 Million Voter Approved Bond Issue - November 2013

New Technology Additional Classrooms

What you will discover at Dearborn Schools

the 3rd Largest District in the State

19,555 K-12 Students 728 Pre School Students 32 Schools 1,250 Teaching and Professional Staff

Dearborn Public Schools Applications

onlineHR Blog Site:

http://humanresources.dearbornschools.org/

Applicant central:

http://dearbornschools.org/departments/hr-employment/employment

Dearborn Schools website:

http://dearbornschools.org/

Interested in Subsitute Teaching Visit:

www.subpass.com

Need 90 credit hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA

recommendations

It is important to take on leadership roles relative to education

Your resume should look good but not too flashy. We want to know about employers, and relative education.

What experience do you have that is relevant

Interview Recommendations

Prepare for Interviews and Show a good knowledge base along with a personal connection

Be enthusiastic and/or Passionate

Looking for people skills and a willingness to work with other

Knowledge of Effective Teaching Practices

Interviews Continued

Research the district and/or school where you are applying for a position

Why do you want to work their?Be respectfulDress in Professional AttireHave a resume ready- folders and other supporting documents are good. Not too much though

What not to do?Make demands at interviewsLook unorganizedCome unpreparedInappropriate DressMaking mistakes on resumesHaving resumes too briefStating too many personal reasons as to why one would not be prepared

Other Tips

Interview Practice is importantTry to you enter a certified area where there is a demand

Ex. Elementary, early childhood, mathematics, science, Special Education, etc.

Be prepared for the MTTC Test. Research the district where you want to work.

Sub and Get some experience and exposure

Questions or Comments?

Thank you for your support.