TEC Meeting Minutes

 The larger the district the more complicated the interview

 The interviewee does all of the talking

 Plan to interview with many people, the superindentent and the head of the department in the subject that you are applying for

 Answer questions completely, directly, and don't ramble on

 The answers to questions will depend on whom you are talking to

 Math teachers will want to know more about your math background while superintendent will want to know more about your abilities to manage the classroom

 Know the community that you are applying in and dress appropriately

 Are you a teacher or a purveyor of knowledge?

 Come with questions such as how does the school district handle discipline and eventually ask questions about salary and benefits.

 Initially sends in your resume and asks if you can obtain an application to put on file at the school

 Make sure that everything is spelled correctly

 Type it whenever possible

 Start applying for fall jobs in February

 Follow up on the district that you are interested in

 Be prepared to give three or four letters of recommendation

 Try to keep it at one page

 Note all of your experiences carefully

 Were you successful, give proof (i.e.: letter of recommendation), provide a general statement of what you have done

 Explain yourself, experiences, your own work with students, subjects you would like to teach, specific class work (i.e.: extensive projects)

 Why do you want to teach?

 What is your planning process before entering a classroom?

 How do you keep current in your field?

 How do you prepare for your class?

 What do you know about yourself?

 What will you do beyond the classroom?

 What extracurricular activities are you interested in?

 Why would you want to work in this community? (This response will require research on your part before the interview)

 How can you help their school program?

 What is your philosophy on your discipline?

 How do you integrate Special Ed students into your classroom?