Job Search Best practices HFCC By Dr. Glenn Maleyko, Ph.D April 5, 2014

 8 “Reward Schools”  Schools recognized for “Beating the Odds” - overcoming the challenges of poverty  Graduation Rates Above State Average  Michigan Superintendent of the Year - Brian Whiston

 New professional staff hired in school year  New professional staff hired in past 3 years  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 online HR Blog Site: Applicant central: employment/employment Dearborn Schools website:

Interested in Subsitute Teaching Visit: 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

Recommendations Continued REVISE---- Revise Revise Cover letters are also important. Attend Job Fairs

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 respectful  Dress in Professional Attire  Have a resume ready- folders and other supporting documents are good. Not too much though

What not to do?  Make demands at interviews  Look unorganized  Come unprepared  Inappropriate Dress  Making mistakes on resumes  Having resumes too brief  Stating too many personal reasons as to why one would not be prepared

Other Tips  Interview Practice is important  Try 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.