 Set up laptop and name card.  Pick up materials: ◦ Remote (same number) ◦ Exit Pass ◦ Notes (Graphic Organizer)

 To learn about hiring process and application materials.  To understand interview etiquette, what interviewers observe and assess during an interview.  To understand the different types of interview questions

 4:00 - 5:15 The Interview  5:15-5:30 Break  5:30-6:30 Rehearse Responses  6:45-7:00 Reflection and Evaluation

Internal Messages to Self ◦ I am AWESOME! ◦ I have unique knowledge, skills, dispositions, and experiences. ◦ I have expertise. I am moving forward towards greater expertise. ◦ This school/district needs me!

5. Know the selection criteria used by interviewers and practice interviewing The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS

A.Yes B.No

A.Highly comfortable. Bring it on! B.Very Comfortable C.Comfortable D.Somewhat uncomfortable E.Uncomfortable. Help! I’m a nervous wreck!

 Screening Interview  Second or Third Interview  Types of Questions  Demonstration Lesson The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: Go to PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS

Are You a Good Fit?

1. Knowledge/Experience of Teaching and Learning 2. Critical Thinking 3. Dispositions Towards Self, Students, Teaching 4. Verbal Communication 5. Organization and Logical Thinking 6. Body Language

 Dress for success - business attire The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: Go to PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS

 Shake hands and make eye contact with each interviewer before sitting down.  Write personal a thank you letter to each interviewer. The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: Go to PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS

Turn and SHAKE! Stand and introduce yourself (“job applicant”) to an partner (“interviewer”). Switch roles. Provide feedback. Self-assess.

Practice sitting. Think about where you will rest your hands/arms and hiring portfolio.

Analyze job posting on SchoolSpring. 1. First, analyze the job descriptions. 2. Next, research school/district (Providence). Hiring process, facts, curriculum, etc. 3. Then, customize a resume and cover letter. 4. Finally, develop a hiring portfolio.

Turn and Talk What are the scariest interview questions?

 Disposition (towards self, students, teaching)  Knowledge of Teaching and Critical Reflection (problem-solving and critical thinking) The Guide to Winning a Teaching Position: Go to PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS

How would students describe you? What interviewers observe: ◦ Self-knowledge based on reflection and feedback from students ◦ Perceptions of strengths and weaknesses ◦ Oral communication (e.g., clear, organized, use of English language)

How would students describe you? What Interviewers Observe: ◦ Has positive, yet realistic, self-perception ◦ Has a "can do" attitude and open to examining diverse perspectives ◦ Demonstrates ability to identify with people of diverse abilities, learning styles, and backgrounds ◦ Demonstrates flexibility - can see things from a different point of view (important for individualizing, differentiating instruction)

How have you integrated technology in your teaching? What interviewers observe: ◦ Experience (e.g., evidence of using technology as a teacher) ◦ Knowledge (e.g., ISTE NETS, design of digital environments, ) ◦ Skills (e.g., proficiency in using different technologies) ◦ Logical and Creative Thinking (e.g., taking action on a goal for learning a new technology) ◦ Oral Communication (e.g., clear, organized, use of English language)

 Will you use the hiring portfolio during an interview? Should you?!  Recommendations: ◦ Find out if you can use a hiring portfolio. ◦ Bring a printed hiring portfolio (and CDs) to the interview. ◦ If you plan to use an e-portfolio, bring your own equipment. ◦ After the interview, leave a CD or the URL.

 Select an Interview Question. Do not select a bold interview question.  Find one other person to work on the response to the question. Write your names next to the question.  Outline a response to the question: “Bullet” Things to Say, Things Not to Say, Other Considerations.  See examples of responses to bold interview questions in Guide to Winning a Teaching Position.

PAIR – SHARE - Things to Say - Things NOT to Say - Other Considerations. Write a Response. Post on Blackboard Discussion Board.

Form Small Groups of Four Small Group Round Robin Rehearsal Take turns rehearsing responses to questions.

 May 31 – June 2: Meet in small group tutorials to improve resume, cover letter, hiring portfolio, and interviewing  By June 3: Set up SchoolSpring account and submit application (cover letter, resume, response to two questions). See Blackboard>My Course Work>SchoolSpring Job Seeker Account.  June 6 and 7: Mock Job Interviews.

 Set up SchoolSpring Job Seeker Account.  Read job posting.  Enter ID: (CURR 480 Teaching Job).  Complete cover letter and resume and answer two questions.  When you’re ready to submit, login at  Go to Job Search, Enter ID: (CURR 480 Teaching Job). Click on “Apply for this Job.”

 Treat the interview as an authentic interview. ◦ Dress professionally.* ◦ Arrive early. (There are no make up interviews.) ◦ Bring 7 copies of your cover letter/resume and a printed hiring portfolio.  We will start on time and end on time.  Leave your printed portfolio with me.  Write thank you letters to each interviewer. Interview Attire for Women Interview Attire for Men Click here:

A.Highly satisfied B.Very satisfied C.Satisfied D.Somewhat satisfied E.Not Satisfied at all

◦ Confirm the day/time of your mock job interview ◦ Complete Exit Pass.