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Dr. Nick OsborneDr. John Dively
Dr. Marleis TroverDr. David Grace
Educational Leadership DepartmentOctober 2013
“Finding Your First Administrative Job”
Please sit in the middle, front rows!
Overview
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Current Job Market…good time to be lookingWhere to Find Job OpportunitiesCover LettersResumesInterviewsPost-InterviewJob OffersContractsOnce You Have the Job
Websites for Job Openings
IASA Job Bank http://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org
National Association of Elementary School Principals http://careers.naesp.org/search.cfm
National Association of Secondary School Principals http://www.principals.org
American Association of School Administrators http://www.aasa.org/YourCareer.aspx
Education Week http://www.topschooljobs.org/jobseekerx/
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Cover Letters
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Only one opportunity to create a good first impression- Perfect, Perfect, Perfect
Maximum of One Page…3-4 Short Paragraphs
No Pictures, Colored Paper—20 lb. Bond Paper
Express Interest in Job and Introduce Yourself
Briefly Summarize Your Training, Education and Experience and How It Relates to this Position
Personalize the Letter…What is it about this position school or district that makes you interested?
Cover Letters
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Opening Sentences and Other Guidelines—see the handout.
Please find enclosed my application for the position of principal of Lincoln Elementary School. I have included all the required documents including my resume, unofficial transcripts, certificates, and letters of recommendation for your review.
I respectfully request that you consider this as my application for the principal position at Lincoln Elementary School. Please find attached a copy of my current resume and other relevant documents for your review.
Resumes
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Consider your audience
Stack of Applications; Short Time Span
First Consideration—First Cut: Is this person legally qualified?
Concise, Easy to Read; Use phrases and incomplete sentences to describe work experiences
Foreground Specific Duties, Experiences, That Demonstrate Leadership, Productivity, Expertise
Limit the use of first person…”I”
Use Action Words
Length? Some say 1-2 pages…others… give me everything that is relevant
1” Margins…
Perfect, Perfect, Perfect
Resume Categories
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Heading
Career Objective…?
Personal Info and Certification
Education
Work Experience
Honors and Awards
References...Letters from….?
See sample resume on page 6-7
Preparing for the Interview
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See the sample questions on page 2-3 of handout.
Do a simulated interview prior to the actual event.
Read the introduction of DuFour’s Creating the New American School.
Reread books…Current Issues
Website, Report Card, Illinois Interactive Report Card, Handbooks, School Improvement Plan, Google School News
Call someone in the district that you know regarding the Current Issues
Review the Job Description
Preparing for the Interview
Interview Considerations
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Dress Professionally
Shine shoes
Press clothes
No excessive piercings/cover tats
Go light on the perfume
Eliminate FaceBook & Other Social Media Siteshttp://www.mindflash.com/blog/2011/08/social-screening-how-
companies-are-using-social-media-to-hire-fire-employees/?view=mindflashgraphic
Interview Considerations
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Arrive early
Be yourself
Portfolio? Check ahead of time.
Listen carefully
Think and then answer the question
Be polite and courteous to everyone
Interview Considerations
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The interview is not a time to be self-effacing. Don’t be shy—you are the best candidate for this job— prove it.
If you make a mistake or fumble a word, don’t dwell on it. Drive on.
When appropriate, demonstrate that you have a sense of humor.
Themes for the Interview
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You like kids.
You are teachable and eager to learn.
You are a team player.
You are a positive person.
You understand the chain of command.
Themes for the Interview
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You appreciate the benefits of a collaborative environment.
You understand the time commitments.
An administrator’s job is to support and improve instruction.
You believe strongly in the importance of public education and its role in a democratic society.
Themes for the Interview
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Be prepared to ask a question or two when you
are provided the opportunity.
What is your timeline?
Don’t ask about money.
Send a thank you note after the interview.
If you don’t get the job…
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Send a note.
Remember that this was another opportunity to hone your interview skills.
Review your performance and make plans to do better next time.
Stay positive!
You Get the Job Offer
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Be prepared to provide a timely response. What is timely?
Now it the time to discuss salary and benefits. http://www.championnews.net/?s=salaries
Salary; Health, Life, Mileage, 403b7; Board
Paid Retirement; Vacation; Personal Days;
Sick Leave
Single Year or Multi-Year Contract?
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New administrators can get tenure via four
successful 1 year contracts
No tenure with Multi-Year
Teacher to Administrator--Retain tenure with single year + seniority
Teacher to Administrator--retain tenure with multi no seniority
Multi-Year Contract
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School boards may hire school administrators for a multiple year period of up to five years.
Multiple year agreements must be "performance-based linked to student performance and academic improvement of schools within the district."
Multi-Year Contract
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The law requires that "each …contract shall include the goals and indicators of student performance and academic improvement determined and used by the local school board to measure the performance and effectiveness of the superintendent and such other information as the local school board may determine.“ http://www.iasaedu.org/pages/uploaded_files/Document1.pdf
Once You Have the Job…Dr. Morford: Send a planter/basket of goodies to the staff…
“I’m looking forward to working with you…”
Dr. Berg: Don’t send a planter
Make Arrangements with the Superintendent to visit the school, begin preparations to hit the ground running, learn more about the community
Be sure and finish your current job in a positive manner.
EDA 5630 four (4) month Leadership Plan21
Once You Have the Job…
Do a good job, do a good job, do a good jobLearn Community’s and Your Boss’
ExpectationsBe Firm, Fair and ConsistentFollow the PoliciesDevelop a Collaborative Relationship with
School Community
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