Writing a Great Application Education Assistants
Jobs Online www.det.wa.edu.au/jobs.asp www.jobs.wa.gov.au
Searching For Clues What key words tell you about the school? What key words tell you about the job you will be doing? What key words tell you about how the school wants you to be?
Job Description Mainstream Special Needs Role – tasks you are expected to perform Outcomes – contributing to the bigger picture Selection criteria – can demonstrate
Finding Great Examples Current 3 – 5 years Address the outcomes 1-Student focused learning programs 2-Learning environment 3-Pastoral care Cover a range of responsibilities 1-Communication 2-Team player 3-Organisation 4-Student health and well being
Evidence S – Situation T – Task A – Action R - Result R – Reflection What was happening at the time? T – Task What were you asked to do? A – Action How did you go about it? R - Result How did the story end? R – Reflection How has this affected you?
Putting It All Together Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Presentation Referees Reader Online processing time