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  • Develop a resume and have it critiqued by a career development advisor.
  • Gather materials to create your education portfolio.
  • Attend a Career Services event tailored to those pursuing education.

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  • Meet with a career development advisor to practice your interview skills.Ìý
  • Create a list of 3-5 potential references or recommendation letter writers.
  • Determine the geographic region and types of schools that you are interested in and then develop a list of school systems in that region.
  • Begin networking for possible job openings with faculty and site supervisors at professional association gatherings.

January

  • Collect recommendation letters from references.
  • Research school systems that you are interested in.

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  • Monitor job postings by subscribing to online job search engines, school district websites, newspapers and the Department of Education in the state(s) you are interested in.
  • Register and attend teacher fairs.

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  • Continue to search job openings in multiple sources, follow up with phone calls and thank you letters.Ìý
  • Continue to attend teacher fairs.

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Late July/August/September

Once administrators return from their summer break, another round of interviews begins for any openings that have not been filled. Don’t give up hope if you interviewed for a job in the spring and didn’t hear back. Oftentimes administrators keep candidates that make a good impression in mind for future positions.

The final two weeks before school starts is a hot time for getting a last-minute teaching job. Final enrollment numbers and finalized budgets come in, and there is often a scramble to round out a staff. Tons of teachers have been hired in the week or two right before school starts, right up to the day before students arrive. In fact, many teachers report they got jobs days, or even weeks, after school began.

When a last-minute job opens up administrators need to act fast, so being in the right place at the right time is crucial. (Also remaining flexible enough to start with a moment’s notice!)

Other things to keep in mind:

  • Be on the lookout for long-term subs any time throughout the year. It’s a great way to get your foot in the door and be considered for a full-time opening the next year.
  • Another route to getting your foot in the door is to apply for paraprofessional positions. Openings often come up year round. It all depends on whether funds are available. Sometimes schools have leftover money in their budget, grants come in or PTAs/PTOs allocate money to hire extra classroom help.Ìý
  • Although most districts post jobs through their websites, it’s never a bad idea to make a personal connection with the people who do the hiring. Keep your eyes open for job fairs, especially in early spring. They are a great way to network and make valuable contacts.