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Madeline Will Assistant editor, Education Week Teacher Follow Madeline on Twitter: @madeline_will
TopSchoolJobs Annual Job eXPO – This Thursday!
What: A free, online job fair for K-12 teachers When: This Thursday (March 2, 2017), 10 AM – 6 PM ET. Join anytime throughout the day! Where: Anywhere! Log in from your home or office.
Register now - edweek.org/ew/jobs/job-fairs Thousands of teaching jobs
available for 2017-2018 Chat 1:1 w/ recruiters from top
school districts around the country Network in a low stress
environment Speak w/ hiring experts from
The American Association of Employment in Education
How to Find the Right Teaching Job
Expert Presenters:
Lisa Dabbs, educational consultant and adjunct professor, University of La Verne Rachel Gleischman, partner for strategic growth, TNTP
An on-demand archive of this webinar will be available at
www.edweek.org/go/webinar in less than 24 hrs.
Education Consultant, Author, Speaker
Adjunct Professor University of La Verne
Former District Administrator & Principal
Founder of New Teacher Chat #ntchat,
lisadabbs.com
Lisa Dabbs
M.Ed. @TeachwithSoul on Twitter
@teachwithsoul on
Periscope
@teachwithsoul on
How to find the right teaching job!
Where are you looking?
Can you be of service?
Can Networking help?
Yes…but find your Tribe!
What’s your Social Media footprint?
Have you checked it lately?
Are you Tech Savvy Teacher?
Your answer better be Yes.
Is there a Magic Bullet?
Takes guts!
Takes risks!
Can't be bashful.
Face-to face is the goal.
There will be rejection...
It's a Manager’s Market!
● Less positions.
● Less time.
● More candidates.
● Great candidates to choose from!
Hiring Managers Have:
Resume & Cover Letter
Craft letter for position.
Keep it Simple.
Traditional font.
Skip the objective.
Reverse chronological order.
Stories sell!
Tell Me About Yourself
• Prepare a statement.
• Be Relevant.
• Share your interests.
• A bit of background.
• What's your passion?
Why do you want to work here?
• Know their culture.
• Know their business.
• Know their history.
• Share alignment with your talents.
• How are you a perfect fit?
What are your goals?
• Describe your passion.
• Ideas for growth.
• Desire to learn.
• Willing to take on more responsibilities.
Why are you leaving your current job?
• Be truthful.
• Phrase carefully.
• Seeking advancement.
• Seeking new challenges.
What are your strengths?
• Focus on skills/experiences.
• Share a story.
• Did you complete a tough assignment?
• How were you successful?
What's your philosophy?
• Pause.
• Breathe.
• Get thoughts together.
• Poise is key.
• Be authentic.
• Be true to who you are.
Dress Accordingly
• What's the culture?
• What's the dress code?
• Try on outfit, beforehand.
• Practice in your outfit.
• Look your best!
Practice, Practice, Practice.
• Do a mock interview.
• Practice with a friend.
• Use a mirror.
• Video your interview.
• Get feedback.
Ask Questions-then ask…
Am I the best fit?
Tell your Story
Your message matters.
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Rachel Gleischman
Partner for Strategic Growth
TNTP
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TNTP’s The Irreplaceables explores retention through the experience of the
nation’s best teachers.
Estimates of Irreplaceables percentage based on teachers with value-added or growth data; District A high performers: 21%; District B high performers: 20%;
District C high performers: 20%; District D high performers: 18%; Student impact estimates calculated following the methodology of Hahnel and Jackson
(2012). Source: District data from SY 2009-10 and SY 2010-11.
The “Irreplaceables” are teachers so successful
that they are nearly impossible to replace.
Who Are the
Irreplaceables?
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Much attrition of Irreplaceables appears to be preventable.
Population includes high performers only. Source: District A data and survey data. Trends confirmed across districts.
3 in 4 high-performing teachers with plans to leave their schools
say they would stay if their top reason for leaving improved.
Next Steps for High Performers Planning to Leave Their Schools
in District A, 2010-11
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Compensation is among the top reasons why Irreplaceables say they are
planning to leave.
REASON FOR LEAVING District A District C District D
Leadership 2nd ranked 1st ranked 1st ranked
Compensation 1st ranked 3rd ranked 3rd ranked
Career advancement 3rd ranked 2nd ranked 4th ranked
School culture 4th ranked 4th ranked 5th ranked
Workload 5th ranked 12th ranked 2nd ranked
Student conduct 8th ranked 5th ranked 6th ranked
Recognition and respect 7th ranked 6th ranked 9th ranked
Amount of teacher influence 9th ranked 7th ranked 10th ranked
Performance evaluation
system
10th ranked 9th ranked 8th ranked
Job security 6th ranked 10th ranked 13th ranked
Population includes high performers who plan to leave their school in the next 3 years for professional reasons only; Top reason for leaving ranked in
order of frequency is shown. Source: District and survey data.
Top Reason Irreplaceables Cite for Planning to Leave their School
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Low-Cost Retention Strategies for Irreplaceables
Low-cost retention strategies defined as those that influence planned school retention of Irreplaceables. Source: District and survey data.
There are simple, low-cost steps schools can take that double the time
Irreplaceables plan to remain at their schools.
Top teachers who experience two or more of these retention strategies plan
to keep teaching at their schools for nearly twice as long (2-6 more years).
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Download the Report
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TNTP’s new report, Greenhouse Schools, identifies school cultures that retain
top teachers and improve student learning.
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Critically, greenhouse schools keep more of their top teachers and
help their students learn more.
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The more teachers who agreed with three questions, the higher the school’s
culture score. Greenhouse schools score at the top.
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Greenhouse schools are much stronger than other schools in five key areas.
1 A HIGH BAR FOR HIRING A rigorous interview process and hiring by June 1.
2 A FOCUS ON STUDENT LEARNING Teachers set measurable goals with a school leader.
3 REAL INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP Leaders provide more feedback to teachers.
4 BETTER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Time for teachers to observe colleagues and plan
collaboratively.
5 THE RIGHT RESPONSES TO GOOD
(AND BAD) PERFORMANCE
Successful teachers have opportunities to advance;
low-performing teachers are ushered out.
TopSchoolJobs Annual Job eXPO – This Thursday!
What: A free, online job fair for K-12 teachers When: This Thursday (March 2, 2017), 10 AM – 6 PM ET. Join anytime throughout the day! Where: Anywhere! Log in from your home or office.
Register now - edweek.org/ew/jobs/job-fairs Thousands of teaching jobs
available for 2017-2018 Chat 1:1 w/ recruiters from top
school districts around the country Network in a low stress
environment Speak w/ hiring experts from
The American Association of Employment in Education
An on-demand archive of this webinar will be available at
www.edweek.org/go/webinar in less than 24 hrs.
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