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kfox715
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What are Long Island schools looking for in a candidate?
I am just looking for some pointers from LI teachers. I send my resume, I apply through Olas but I have never even once got as much as a phone call.
I think my resume and cover letter is written well. So what types of things do they want to see? I am not bilingual and I am not dual certified yet. I guess my chances are slim to none without those things, huh?
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donegal419
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Re: What are Long Island schools looking for in a candidate?
In my case, being dual certified really helped. All of my interviews were for special education jobs.
i also think they like to see some experience... not tons, because then you are too "expensive" to hire, but they like to see a year or two of your own classroom experience in the city or a private school.
I also found that on the interview were i actually got the job they focused more on my NON-teaching experience. they asked so many questions about my year of volunteer work after college, my experience working in higher education and my travels throughout the country and abroad. they like to see what you have that is different that than the typical candidate. what interesting experiences have shaped you? everyone has the masters in Education and can answer the typical questions about reading and classroom management, etc. what is interesting about you and how will you bring that into the classroom.
Good luck!
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| Posted 8/12/08 12:20 PM |
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4monkeys
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Re: What are Long Island schools looking for in a candidate?
What are they looking for ?
you want an honest answer ?
a familiar last name well known in the district  
honestly, I think it has a lot to do with right place at the right time also. (regardless of relations or connections).
good luck to you 
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| Posted 8/12/08 4:04 PM |
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4monkeys
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Re: What are Long Island schools looking for in a candidate?
Posted by donegal419
In my case, being dual certified really helped. All of my interviews were for special education jobs.
i also think they like to see some experience... not tons, because then you are too "expensive" to hire, but they like to see a year or two of your own classroom experience in the city or a private school.
I also found that on the interview were i actually got the job they focused more on my NON-teaching experience. they asked so many questions about my year of volunteer work after college, my experience working in higher education and my travels throughout the country and abroad. they like to see what you have that is different that than the typical candidate. what interesting experiences have shaped you? everyone has the masters in Education and can answer the typical questions about reading and classroom management, etc. what is interesting about you and how will you bring that into the classroom.
Good luck!
Karen, I hope this is true, because a big part of who a person is stems from their background and life experiences, not the checklist of grad classes we all took. (which sometimes seems the case).
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| Posted 8/12/08 4:06 PM |
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emm630
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Re: What are Long Island schools looking for in a candidate?
I just got my first probationary job on Long Island after being in the city, private school, and a permanent sub. I agree with the previous poster who said they want to see some experience in your own classroom, not too much experience though. I didn't know anybody in the district, so I guess there is hope that all hiring is not done that way.
I am also special ed, so I don't know if it is "easier" to get a job in that field. However, I do know they always asked a lot of questions that really required some experience to draw upon to answer them. If I had not had experience, I know I would not have been as confident to answer questions. For example, how would you teach.... or how do you communicate/relate to parents....
I don't know if this helps. I hope people don't lose hope in finding a job, I know how much brutal it is. Good luck!
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| Posted 8/12/08 4:39 PM |
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nmp070106
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Re: What are Long Island schools looking for in a candidate?
i have the same questions... i went on one interview on long island and I only got that bc they messed up with interviewing for teachers vs subs and of course I did not get it, even though I went to school in the district... (Asst. Supts. granddaughter I was up against, and guess who got it?)
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| Posted 8/12/08 5:10 PM |
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donegal419
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Re: What are Long Island schools looking for in a candidate?
Posted by anna
Posted by donegal419
In my case, being dual certified really helped. All of my interviews were for special education jobs.
i also think they like to see some experience... not tons, because then you are too "expensive" to hire, but they like to see a year or two of your own classroom experience in the city or a private school.
I also found that on the interview were i actually got the job they focused more on my NON-teaching experience. they asked so many questions about my year of volunteer work after college, my experience working in higher education and my travels throughout the country and abroad. they like to see what you have that is different that than the typical candidate. what interesting experiences have shaped you? everyone has the masters in Education and can answer the typical questions about reading and classroom management, etc. what is interesting about you and how will you bring that into the classroom.
Good luck!
Karen, I hope this is true, because a big part of who a person is stems from their background and life experiences, not the checklist of grad classes we all took. (which sometimes seems the case).
Defiintely and the district that I am in now really really cared about ME as a person and what I brought to the table. they feel that way about every person they hire and I cannot think of ONE person that is unhappy at my school. When you feel validated as a PERSON and not just a teacher, you will be in a place that is perfect for you!
it was one of the many reasons i knew that this school and principal was a god-send to me -- i wasn't just another teacher to fill a vacancy, but a person with unique skills and experiences. IMO, finding out about a person outside of teaching is what should be most important.
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