Job-Seeker Resources

Recruiter Q&A: Online Opportunities
June 11, 2008  The principal of a virtual high school discusses what online schools look for in teacher candidates and how the job is different from traditional teaching. (Career Coach)
How I Survived My First Year as a Teacher
May 8, 2008  Jessica Shyu, a program director for Teach for America, discusses the resources that helped her succeed as a new teacher. (Teacher Magazine (Web))
Q&A: Advice for New Teachers
May 8, 2008  New and prospective teachers face a host of challenges and uncertainties as they prepare for their jobs, from daily planning to organizing curriculum to classroom management. In this discussion, Lisa Vahey, Director of the New Teachers Network, a teacher-induction program in Chicago,and Scott Mandel, author of the book The New Teacher Toolbox: Proven Tips and Strategies for a Great First Year, answer readers' questions on getting off to a strong start in the profession. (Career Coach)
Recruiter Q&A: The Role of Professional Development
April 24, 2008  Lee Goeke and Ed Wilgus—members of the award winning human resources department in the Vancouver, Washington, school district and co-founders of Systemic Human Resources Solutions—emphasize the importance of core values and teacher career growth in recruitment and retention systems. We recently asked them, in an e-mail interview, about the connection between professional development and teacher hiring and retention. (Career Coach)
Ask a Mentor: Professional Development Challenges
April 10, 2008  Rebecca Hendrickson, associate director of graduate support and a professional field coach at the Academy for Urban School Leadership, answers teachers' questions on professional development issues. (Career Coach)
Finding Professional Development That's Right for You
April 10, 2008   New models of professional development being used by some schools and districts may provide greater job satisfaction for teachers.
Online Professional Development Resources
April 9, 2008   Professional knowledge can be key to success in interviews and the classroom. Here are some key professional development Web sites for teachers.
Performance Pay's Promise
March 13, 2008   Performance-pay plans are expanding dramatically and, in some cases, offering new opportunities to educators.
Recruiter Q&A: Paying for Performance
March 13, 2008   Jack Kronser, Human Resources Director of Recruitment in Douglas County, Colo., discusses his district’s performance-pay plan and its impact on teachers.
Recruiter Q&A: Looking for Qualifed Candidates
February 21, 2008  
Teachers in High Demand
February 21, 2008  
Reports Renew Debate Over Alternative Preparation
December 18, 2007  
New Teachers Outdo Peers of Last Decade on Academic Scales
December 14, 2007  
Tiered Licensing Systems Being Used by States to Help Teacher Quality
December 17, 2007  
Prepping for Principal Interviews
December 7, 2007  

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Improving Your Chances

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