Product Description

Competition for the best teaching jobs is becoming more intense. Since publication of the first edition, when it was mainly the most desirable schools that were deluged by applications, the economic climate has made the teacher market more competitive across the board, and is changing hiring practices.

Now extensively revised, this book maintains its place as the most up-to-date book available on job hunting for teachers. The authors cover changes in the educational marketplace; the new mandates about standardized testing and public reporting of student achievement – and what they mean for applicants; how new certification standards and schools’ requirements affect career changers; the growing acceptance of on-line applications and electronic portfolios; and provide additional advice for teachers applying to change schools or districts.

This is also the only guide written by school administrators. Offering the insights and experience of two authors who do the hiring, it details a step-by-step program for taking charge of your teaching career.

How to Get the Teaching Job You Want enables you to:

* Match your unique talents to the needs of a particular school

* Craft effective cover letters and resumes, using models that address the specific needs of college graduates, teachers changing schools, returning teachers and career changers

* Make effective on-line applications

* Leverage your achievements as an experienced teacher – or, for graduates or career changers, student teaching, substitute teaching, volunteer work or content knowledge – into a job offer

* Locate jobs on-line and discover valuable information about schools, including test results, educational philosophy and names of key administrators

* Design a portfolio in book or electronic format to showcase your abilities

* Practice interview skills using 100 questions taken from real job interviews

* Apply proven strategies for a variety of interview formats, including high stress interviews and performance interviews

* Address controversial questions during interviews

This book covers procedures for applying to elementary, middle and high schools; public, independent, and parochial schools; as well as international and boarding schools. Anecdotes recounting the experiences of real candidates looking for jobs illustrate key points. Access to the authors’ web site ensures that you will stay current in a changing job market.

This is a vital book for teachers and aspiring teachers who want to achieve their career goals. It will also be invaluable for guidance counselors, psychologists, librarians and other school professionals.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #213516 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 161 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781579220686
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Robert Feirsen was an elementary and middle school principal before attaining his current position as Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in Manhasset, New York. He has experience in both public and private schools.

Seth Weitzman is Principal of the Hommocks Middle School, Mamaronck USD, New York. He has been a principal and teacher for over fifteen years, with experience in both public and private schools.

Customer Reviews

Interview Info.
This book is helpful if you need to know how to organize your job search and keep track of documents. It contains a list of interview questions (but that is available on the internet). Since the book is written by administrators it would be helpful if they would give an idea as to the answers administrators want to hear, unfortuneatley the book falls short in this area.
The other area the book could improve on is demonstration lessons, what administrators are looking for. I am sure this varies from school to school but it would still be helpful to hear more about the demonstration lesson phase of the interview process.

Excellent resourse
When I first began my search for a permanent teaching job, I picked up this book. I found it extremely helpful in constructing a teaching resume. The trouble with the standard resume format is that the rules do not apply to the teaching profession. After following their guidelines for my resume, I was granted an interview with the school I now teach at. This book then prepared me for the barrage of interviews that followed and I, thankfully, knew what to expect. This book was definitely an asset. What better testimonial than someone who has secured a teaching job by using it?

Very Helpful
I bought this book and "Teacher Interviews" at the same time. I thought they were both good. Each book provided me with information and helped me to refine my cover letters and resumes. After I bought these two books, I was called for an interview from the first school district I applied to. I am now in the third round of interviews for that district. Especially helpful in this book was the four most common errors of cover letters. I have started a database of "scripts" to insert into my cover letters or resume based on the needs of the school district to which I am applying which matches my accomplishments with their needs. I also liked the organization ideas that "How to Get the Teaching Job You Want" recommended.