Job Search Best practices HFCC By Dr. Glenn Maleyko, Ph.D Superintendent For Dearborn Public Schools March 17, 2016

Reward Schools and Schools Beating the Odds” Schools recognized for “Beating the Odds” - overcoming the challenges of poverty Graduation Rates Above State Average 2013-14 Michigan Superintendent of the Year - Brian Whiston He is now the State Superintendent

New professional staff hired in 2015 school year – over 100 New professional staff hired in past 5 years – over 500 Ranked #14 By Bridge Magazine Academic All State - Michigan $78 Million Voter Approved Bond Issue - November 2013 New Technology Additional Classrooms

What you will discover at Dearborn Schools the 3rd Largest District in the State 20,000 K-12 Students 728 Pre School Students 32 Schools 1,300 Teaching and Professional Staff 2500 employees

Dearborn Public Schools Applications online HR Blog Site: http://humanresources.dearbornschools.org/ Applicant central: http://dearbornschools.org/departments/hr-employment/employment Dearborn Schools website: http://dearbornschools.org/ Chris slide

Interested in Subsitute Teaching Visit: www.subpass.com Need 90 credit hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA

recommendations It is important to take on leadership roles relative to education Your resume should look good but not too flashy. We want to know about employers, and relative education. What experience do you have that is relevant

Interview Recommendations Prepare for Interviews and Show a good knowledge base along with a personal connection Be enthusiastic and/or Passionate Looking for people skills and a willingness to work with other Knowledge of Effective Teaching Practices

Interviews Continued Research the district and/or school where you are applying for a position Why do you want to work their? Be respectful Dress in Professional Attire Have a resume ready- folders and other supporting documents are good. Not too much though

What not to do? Make demands at interviews Look unorganized Come unprepared Inappropriate Dress Making mistakes on resumes Having resumes too brief Stating too many personal reasons as to why one would not be prepared Mistakes on Social Media. We use Google for Searches.

Other Tips Interview Practice is important Try to you enter a certified area where there is a demand Ex. Elementary, early childhood, mathematics, science, Special Education, etc. Be prepared for the MTTC Test. Research the district where you want to work. Sub and Get some experience and exposure

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