From teacher candidate to teacher ttoc

From Teacher Candidate to Teacher/TTOC

Applications, Interviews & Employment

Michael Kee, District Principal – Human Resources

Technology back in the day….

Myths

• You only interview & hire student teachers who did their practicum in North Vancouver.

• What I did in my B.Ed. courses doesn’t matter. When I get out on practicum/the real world I can do what I want.

Practicum

Your application starts with your practicum.

Practicum

Practicum

Practicum

• Teacher Regulation Branch Standards

• BCTF Code of Ethics

• School District Employee Code of Conduct

• School Code of Conduct

Practicum

S.A.’s and F.A.’s

The most important resources during your

practicum.

Practicum

• 4 Pillars - CIA/SEL – (Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment,

Social Emotional Learning) • Classroom Management, Rapport,

Relationships, Connections How to get the More out of your Practicum

Experience Dear Practicum Student

Practicum

Autonomy in Teacher Education? (By @chriswejr)

Practicum

• What do I bring to the table?

• How will I get involved?

• Peers as colleagues vs. adversaries

Practicum

Reputations

“Easy to get, hard to lose”

Practicum

Don’t Burn Bridges

Application Process

1. Application Received

2. Initial Review Recommendation

3. Contact/Review References

Recommendation

Application Process

4. Comprehensive Screening Recommendation

5. Interview

Recommendation

6. Review of entire application

Application Process

7. Decision

Applications

• Timeline

• Make a Future – Postings – Prepared to teach vs. Qualified to teach

Application Checklist via www.makeafuture.ca The Teacher Interview Process – How to Stand Out

Applications

• Cover Letter – Highlight who you are & what you bring to

the table – Get our attention…for the right reasons…..

• To: Superintendent of Schools • To: Mr. Key…. • “I am applying for a position with the

Mount Toba School District.”

Applications

Cover Letter Tips (via Education Week)

How to Write a Cover Letter That

Employers Will Actually Read (via @makeafuture)

Applications

• Resume/CV

– One pager vs. comprehensive – Font and Size – Paper – Poof reed and smell cheque

Applications

How To Redesign Your Resume For A Recruiter’s 6-Second Attention Span (via @makeafuture)

Spring Clean Your Resume (in Less Than 2 Hours!) (via The Daily Muse)

The 5 Biggest Resume Debates Among Recruiters—Finally Answered

Applications

• Practicum Reports – S.A.’s and F.A.’s

• References – S.A.’s and F.A.’s – Personal References vs. Professional

References – Contact Information, email addresses – “References available upon….”

Applications

• Email, Twitter, and Blogs (in your applications)

– [email protected] vs. [email protected]

– @studnotdud vs. @newteacher

– stoopidstufkidzdo.yteubcpress.ca vs. mypracticumjourney.teo.com

Social Media???

Interviews

• Preparation, Preparation, Preparation

Interviews

• The District

– Vision, Values, Goals – Strategic Plans – District Achievement Contract – Facts vs. Myths

Interviews

• Show us who your are – not who you know….

Emotions available upon request. (by @lynhilt) What do Principals Look for When they Hire? (by

@peterjory) Dear Teacher Applicant (by @jvbevacqua) Response: What Principals Look For In A

Prospective Teacher (by @larryferlazzo)

Interviews

• Behaviour Based Questions – CIA/SEL, Classroom Management, etc. – Relationships, Relationships, Relationships – Beware of using catch phrases/terms/lingo

without further explanation/context • “I believe in Assessment of, for, & as Learning.”

Interviewing Tip: Mind Your Buzz Words

Interviews

• Best foot forward • Not an interrogation • Portfolios

– Connections to questions vs. page by page presentation

– Read your audience 5 Reasons Your Portfolio Should Be Online Read my blog, not my resume…

Interviews

Interviews

It’s the entire application

- not just the interview.

Interviews

How to Best Prepare for Your Job Interview Interview Snafus Making the First Impression Count: 5 Interviewing

Tips for Intoverts My Biggest Interview Mistakes Ever (and How to

Avoid Them) Nailing the Job Interview

Interviews

Teacher Interviews: Common Sense and Professional Advice

The Ultimate Guide to Being an Interview Pro Top 5 Elementary Teacher Interview Questions Your All-in-One Interview Prep Guide (via The Daily

Muse)

Myths

• Once you get to the interview stage it’s an even playing field – every applicant is the same.

• The interview is just a formality. • You only hire and interview once a year. • “It’s who you know….”

Hiring

• Ongoing

• Needs – Assessing and Re-assessing

• In search of the “best teachers” vs. best applicants

I’ve got a job, now what?

• Teacher Assignments and TTOC work

– Right place, right time – TTOC Dispatch – Accruing seniority vs. making ends meet

I’ve got a job, now what?

Reputations

“Easy to get, hard to lose”

What if I don’t get hired?

• Looking for a job vs. pursuing a passion • Alternative opportunities • Volunteer work (occasional vs.

scheduled/regular) • Supply and Demand

– Additional training? • Networking (vs. “It’s who you know”)

Questions?

District Contact:

[email protected]