Feeling overwhelmed with where to start in your job search for a teaching position? This session will address those feelings and provide helpful information on where to begin in your journey to become a teacher. Information includes hiring statistics from Georgia’s Professional Standards Commission, how to focus in on your top 5 districts, what qualities schools are looking for, and where to find the jobs.
1. A Teacher’s Guide to Career Success
The Job Search: How to Set Yourself Apart
Presented by: Bethany Bagley
College of Education Career Consultant
2. What is your biggest concern
in finding a teaching job?
3. Job Search Discussion:
• Questions to Consider
• The Economy
• What Employers are
Seeking
• Steps for the Job Search
• Job Boards
• Networking
• Social Media
• Job Search Tips
4. The Job Search is Scary…HELP!
Let’s start by asking some questions:
What type of
school/work
What type of
environment do I
school/work
want to work in?
environment do I
want to work in?
When considering your job search, what
appeals to you most?
Geographic location
Specific school
environment/demographic
ONLY public
ONLY private
It doesn’t matter
5. The Job Search is Scary…HELP!
Let’s start by asking some questions:
What type of
school/work
environment do I
want to work in?
In this economy, will
I get hired?
6. The Economy: Will I Get Hired?
SPAGE (Student
Professional Association of
Georgia Educators)
Dr. Jerry Eads, from Georgia
Professional Standards
Commission, presented a live
webinar on February 12, 2011
on teacher supply and
demand and unleashed the
state’s latest data.
http://www.pagefoundation
.org/displaycommon.cfm?
an=6
8. The Economy: Will I Get Hired?
Projection of the # of Teachers hired through
9. Expected to grow by 17 percent from 2010 to
2020
Employment growth will vary by region
• Declines in student–teacher ratios
• Increase in enrollment Expected to grow by 17 percent from 2010 to
2020
• Increase in enrollment
• Continued demand for special education
services
Expected to grow by 7 percent from 2010 to 2020
Employment growth will vary by region.
• Declines in student-to-teacher ratios
• Increases in enrollment
10. What are Administrators Looking for?
Ability to demonstrate a sincere interest in children
Enthusiam for
teaching
Content Knowledge
Knowledge about the
district
Appearance/speaking Other talents and gifts you can bring to the
skills school- extracurricular involvement
11. Where do I start in the Job Search?
4 Basic Steps to follow:
12. Where do I start in the Job Search?
4 Basic Steps to follow:
13. Where do I start in the Job Search?
4 Basic Steps to follow:
Follow up with human
Apply to school districts resources and principals
14. Where do I start in the Job Search?
4 Basic Steps to follow:
Follow up with human
Apply to school districts resources and principals
15. Where do I find the J-O-B-S?
Register and upload
application materials
Use this website to find targeted
districts and their websites
Finding a job is a PROCESS; Birth-5; Pre-K
programs
Southern
so do not get discouraged. Teachers Agency
Be persistent & intentional!
16. Fundamentals of Networking
PURPOSE:
To build relationships with like-minded individuals for
personal and professional growth.
(Mutually beneficial relationship)
*Networking facilitates your growth as a professional and allows
you to access a larger pool of opportunities and resources. One of
the most powerful ways to enhance your career development is
through networking.
Identify YOUR Network.
Student Teaching
UGA Staff and Faculty
Professional Associations
Campus Organizations
Peers
Family & Friends
17. Where/How can I Network?
Informational Interviews:
Talk with administrators,
staff, faculty, and others
about their career path.
GET ADVICE!
Teacher/Administration
Recruitment Fair
Your turn. Ideas?
18. Let’s Practice!
S.E.N.T.
Smile: Display energy/positivity
Eye contact: Show engagement
Name: Give your name
Touch: Firm handshake
Be Authentic.
Follow Up.
Thank you note
19. SOCIAL
CLEAN UP YOUR PROFILE!
Is your content appropriate?
MEDIA
Have you checked your privacy settings? PROS:
Are you using social media to
NETWORK? • Job Search
• Networking
• Online
blogs/portfolios
CONS:
Have you considered sharing your
portfolio online? • Privacy settings
OR • Inappropriate content
Starting an education-related
blog/board?
20. Top 10 Tips for the Job Search
1. Do your RESEARCH.
2. Be intentional about your job search- target schools.
3. Clean up your social media profiles.
4. Every school/administrator interaction is a networking
opportunity- Take advantage!
5. Prepare your application materials early.
6. Volunteer in as many classrooms as possible.
7. Attend local/state school district career fairs.
8. Make sure that you have completely applied to the
district.
9. Keep a running list of everyone you talk to/correspond
with at each school district.
10. Be proactive and persistent- Don’t give up!
22. Come visit me at the Career Center!
To make an appointment
call 706-542-3375
OR
Visit Satellite Hours in
Aderhold 124L every
Tuesday from 3:00pm-
5:00pm
OR
Visit Walk-Ins Hours
Available everyday in Clark
Howell Hall from
12:00pm-2:00pm