1.  Make a name card.  Check out a clicker remote.  Laptop: Go to Blackboard CURR 480 course and download Syllabus  Pick up materials: ◦ Exit Pass ◦ Personal Release Form ◦ Graphic Organizer (Notes)

2.  To build a plan of action and organize for a job search.  Learn about searching for a job, the hiring process, and qualities needed to win a teaching position.  To develop job application materials and interviewing skills.

3.  4:00 Welcome, Goals. Clickers  4:15 Important Selection Factors  4:30 Plan of Action - Five Winning Strategies  5:00 Interview and Job Application Materials  5:45 Break- Organize in Small Groups; Sign-up for Tutorials and Interview  6:00 Practice Interviewing – Sales Pitch  6:30 Homework: SchoolSpring; Response to Interview Questions  6:45 Reflection and Evaluation

4. Turn on the clicker by pressing the bottom “on/off” button. Turn on the clicker by pressing the bottom “on/off” button. A blue “power” light will appear at the top of the remote.

5. When I ask a question (and start the timer), you will select A,B,C, D, or E as your vote after I say Ready, Set, VOTE!

6. Check your “Vote Status” Light: ◦ Green light = your vote was sent AND received. ◦ Red flashing light = you need to vote again. Not sure you saw the light? Just vote again. Want to change your vote? You can vote again as long as the timer is still going.

7. A.E-mail announcement B.Professor or college supervisor C.Former CURR 480 student D.College web site E.Other

8. A.Early Childhood (PreK-Grade 2) B.Elementary (Grades 1-6) C.High School (Grades 9 -12) D.K-12 Music, Art, Health Education E.Other

9. A.Develop knowledge about the job search and hiring process. B.Develop effective interviewing skills. C.Develop an effective cover letter, resume, and other job application materials. D.Develop an effective hiring portfolio. E.Other

10. A.I graduated Spring 2011 B.Fall 2011 C.Spring 2012 D.Fall 2012 E.Other

11. 1. Get organized. Learn about hiring process. 2. Know your school or district employer. 3. Increase your opportunities. 4. Promote yourself. 5. Know selection criteria. Practice interviewing. Use the e-book, The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position In Any Job Market

12. THINK – PAIR – SHARE Reflect. List three important factors. Turn and talk. Compare lists.

13. 1. High level of verbal communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated during interviews 1. High level of written communication demonstrated in application material 1. Unique skills, knowledge and experience Source: Kniseley, Greg, Vesey, Melissa, and Zakin, Rebecca (2009). Winning a teaching position in a tight job market. 2011 AAEE Job Search Handbook. American Association of Employment in Education. pp. 4-6.

14. 1. Get organized.  Create a spreadsheet for applications.  Clean up social networking site profiles.  Network. Build knowledge and skills.  Fine-tune job application materials The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: Go to ORGANIZE AND NETWORK

15. 2. Know your school or district employer.  District Hiring Process  District Curriculum and Assessment  State Standards  Current Issues The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: Go to RESEARCH SCHOOLS

16. Providence School Department Web Site  Hiring Process Hiring Process  Fact Sheet Fact Sheet  Curriculum Guides Curriculum Guides  Community Partnerships Community Partnerships  NCLB – School Performance Classifications NCLB – School Performance Classifications  Schools (e.g, Vartan Gregorian) Schools  College Crusade College Crusade  PASA PASA  Teachers Union Teachers Union  I-Plan – Professional Development I-Plan – Professional Development

17. 3. Increase your opportunities. The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: Go to POST ONLINE APPLICATIONS

18. A.Highly confident B.Somewhat confident C.Neutral D.Somewhat unconfident E.Highly unconfident

19. A.Rural school B.Suburban school C.Urban school D.Other

20. A.Public school B.Charter school C.Religious education school D.Independent school E.Other educational organization (e.g., community-based program, museum, environmental education center)

21. A.Commuting distance from where I currently live. B.A. and beyond commuting distance in RI, MA and CT.. C.A., B., and New England (VT, NH, ME). D.A., B., C., and other regions of USA.

22. A.Special Education B.Middle Level Education C.ELL, ESL, or Bilingual D.Other type of endorsement E.No endorsements

23. A.Seeking positions where there is a demand for my area of teaching. B.Networking and promoting myself (e.g., job fairs). C.Developing effective job application materials (cover letter, resume, hiring portfolio). D.Developing effective interviewing skills. E.Substitute teaching.

24. 3. Increase your opportunities.  Research the market- see AAEE “Educator Supply and Demand Research” in Job Search Handbook.  Expand your geographical range.  Visit central job posting sites.  Earn endorsements beyond initial certification. The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: Go to POST ONLINE APPLICATIONS

25. 4. Promote yourself and network.  Compelling cover letters, resumes, and hiring portfolios  High level written communication – Proofread!  Identify references. Follow-up with personal thank you letters. The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: Go to COMPOSE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, DEVELOP A HIRING PORTFOLIO, and CONTACT REFERENCES

26. THINK PAIR SHARE Reflect. List three. Turn and talk. Share.

27.  Instruction: interactive functions of teaching, repertoire of models, methods and strategies, approach to teaching and learning, assessment and evaluation.  Organization: building and maintaining a learning community, classroom management, materials management, long and short-term planning for instruction and assessment.  Leadership: school leadership and collaboration with colleagues, parent-guardians, community agencies, unions and other professional associations.

28.  Work with 9-15 year olds in environmental education programs  Study and travel in Scandinavia  Ability to facilitate process of inquiry

29. THINK-PAIR-SHARE Reflect. Outline an anecdote. Turn and talk. Share.

30. I. What Difference Did I Make? -Helped a Chinese working class family learn English and navigate the system II. My Role -Facilitated the cultural shift. III. What Did I Learn? - ESL children face challenges of straddling two cultures. - Strategies to build positive relationships with ESL students and their families

31.  Summarize your experience related to the job description.  Highlight unique experiences, knowledge, skills related to the job description.  Relate experience to three aspects of teaching. - Instruction - Organization - Leadership Tell us about your background.

32. Tell us about your background. Why are you a good fit for this position at this time? Small groups of 3 or 4. Take turns.  First, distribute resume.  Next, respond to question. Others listen.  Then, debrief and provide feedback. What worked well? What could improve? Questions?

33. 4. Promote yourself and network.  Compelling cover letters, resumes, and hiring portfolios  High level written communication – Proofread!  Identify references. Follow-up with personal thank you letters. The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: Go to COMPOSE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, DEVELOP A HIRING PORTFOLIO, and CONTACT REFERENCES

34. 5. Know the selection criteria used by interviewers and practice interviewing. The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS

35. THINK PAIR SHARE -Reflect and List. -Turn and Talk. -Share with Class. This I BELIEVE -

36. 1.I can relate to the school population. 2.I believe all students can learn. 3.I have the ability to help any student. 4.I actively reflect on teaching and student learning to solve problems. 5.I believe that collaborating and building relationships with my colleagues, students, and parents are keys to improving schools and student learning.

37. See Workshop Material – The Resume COMPONENTS  Name  Contact Information  Objective (Career)  Education (Undergrad and grad level only)  Education Experience (SED-ELED Program)  Related Experience [employment and volunteer work with children; leadership experience (college activity;, travel abroad]  Related Skills (e.g., technology, leadership, other unique skills)

38. Simple

39. Sidebars – Quotes from References

40. Introduce-Grab Attention-Increase Interest  Relate experience to three aspects of teaching - Instruction - Organization - Leadership  Highlight 2-3 strengths and unique experiences.  High level written communication  Develop after you completed the resume.

42.  Instruction: interactive functions of teaching, repertoire of models, methods and strategies, approach to teaching and learning, assessment and evaluation.  Organization: building and maintaining a learning community, classroom management, materials management, long and short-term planning for instruction and assessment.  Leadership: school leadership and collaboration with colleagues, parent-guardians, community agencies, unions and other professional associations.

43.  Planning – Action – Reflection  Pedagogy  Diversity  Knowledge  Professionalism

44.  http://www.providenceschools.org/careers/written http://www.providenceschools.org/careers/written  Raising student achievement is the greatest challenge facing PPSD. Please explain what draws you to this work, what your academic and professional experiences will enable you to bring to it, and why you believe you will be successful in raising the achievement level of all your students. How have you used data in the past to drive decision making? How might those experiences help you to use student performance data to drive classroom instruction? Please describe your experience with continued learning, either through academic coursework, structured professional development, or in pursuit of professional credentials/certifications and how you plan to continue your development while teaching in Providence.

45.  Content Knowledge and Pedagogy: Expertise and success in teaching subject.  Achievement: Shows a trend of excellence and concrete results in endeavors.  Critical Thinking: Analyzes situations thoroughly and generates effective strategies.  Communication Skills: Demonstrates effective written and oral skills.  Professional Engagement: Respectful of and sensitive to norms of interaction in different situations

46.  Select an interview question. Do not select a bold interview question.  Find one other person to work on the response to the question. Write your names next to the question.  Outline a response to the question: “Bullet” Things to Say, Things Not to Say, Other Considerations.  See examples of responses to bold interview questions in Guide to Winning a Teaching Position.

47. 5. Know the selection criteria used by interviewers and practice interviewing  Demonstrate critical reflection and dispositions related to effective teaching.  Use language that communicates you are an organized, logical, and creative thinker! The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS

48. A.Awesome. I’m learning so much. B.OK. But, I’m still feel a little overwhelmed. C.Help! I need a six-pack of Red Bull and a couple of donuts.

49.  May 31 – June 2: Meet in small group tutorials to improve resume, cover letter, hiring portfolio, and interviewing  By June 3: Set up SchoolSpring account and submit application (cover letter, resume, response to two questions). See Blackboard>My Course Work>SchoolSpring Job Seeker Account.  June 6 and 7: Mock Job Interviews.

50.  Set up profile in SchoolSpring.com  Blackboard Discussion: Submit a response to your assigned interview question.

51. ◦ Sign-up for the Tutorials. ◦ Confirm the day/time of your mock job interview ◦ Complete Exit Pass See you tomorrow, 4 – 7 PM!