Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job

Even though in the United States teachers are in high demand, teacher candidates are still striving for the plum positions in their specific area of expertise, in the district of their choice, and in a school that meets their requirements for location, student profile, and commute distance from their homes. So, even though there are plenty of jobs, it’s still important to know how to land the specific position of your choice, instead of being placed in the least-desirable area and school within the district.
Also, in spite of the teacher shortage, the job search process itself has continued to become more complicated with each year that passes. Today the job search process has become far more structured, formal, and intimidating, and the teacher candidate is faced with a dizzying array of buzzwords: mock interviews, demonstration videos, teacher portfolios, school surveys, networking, and role-playing.

Our goal in this book is to simplify the process for you by explaining every step, from the application to the interview itself. Best of all, we have included hundreds of fresh, relevant bits of advice gleaned from interviews
conducted across the country.