Internet Sites:
• Principals Offer Advice to Job Seekers
This article from Education World includes advice from principals for college graduates looking for their first teaching position.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin222.shtml
• Character(istics) Count! — What Principals Look for When Hiring New Teachers
This article from Education World outlines some of the characteristics most important to hiring principals.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin257.shtml
• Teacher Job Links 2000
Includes recommended books and links to: national teacher vacancies throughout the United States; overseas teacher vacancies; teacher vacancies in the eastern, western, southern, and northern regions of the United States; School district postings; free stuff for teachers; and teacher career center.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/2080/
• Education Jobs Page
Nationwide directory of jobs in K-12 and higher education.
http://www.nationjob.com/education
• Educational Placement Services
http://www.teacherjobs.com
• Sample Interview Questions for Teachers
The University of Montana Career Services lists 58 sample questions to assist teachers in preparing for job interviews.
http://www.umt.edu/career/edinterview.html
• Interviewing Skills
The Office of Career Services at Bridgewater State College provides a listing of interview tips and sample questions for teachers.
http://www.bridgew.edu/depts/carplan/intervw.htm
• Preparing for a Teaching Interview
A list of possible interview questions provided by the Student Employment and Career Centre at the University of Saskatchewan.
http://www.usask.ca/sas/secc/handouts/TeachingInt.html
• ESLWorldwide
Provides career resources and an online job search center for positions available in foreign language teaching worldwide.
http://www.eslworldwide.com/resource/career.htm
• Educational Vacancies Website
A guide to job hunting in schools and colleges in the UK.
http://www.education-jobs.co.uk
• TeachAbroad.com
A directory of teaching positions around the world. TeachAbroad can be searched by country or subject and includes a link to the most recent job postings.
http://www.TeachAbroad.com/search.cfm
• JobsinSchools.com
Includes: tips for interview preparation, a sample cover letter and resume, and a link to the SchoolMatch service.
http://www.jobsinschools.com/
• The Chronicle of Higher Education Career Network
The Chronicle lists current positions in higher education and related fields, and includes broad categories of faculty and research openings, administrative and executive positions, and positions outside of academe.
http://chronicle.com/jobs/
• Academic Position Network (APN)
Job announcements on the APN include faculty, administrative, and staff positions in higher education, along with graduate assistant and fellowship positions.
http://www.apnjobs.com/
• The National Clearinghouse on Careers and Professions Related to Early Intervention and Education for Children with Disabilities
1920 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1589
Toll Free: 800/641-7824
TTY: 703-264-9480
Fax: 703/264-1637
E-mail: ncpse@cec.sped.org
http://www.special-ed-careers.org/
• Finding a Teaching Position
Detailed information on finding a teaching position. From ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education.
http://www.ericsp.org/pages/become/FindingPosition.html
• American Association For Employment in Education
AAEE provides information and other resources to assist schools, colleges, and universities in the employment of educators. Publishes the Job Search Handbook , which contains information on supply and demand of teachers in specific subject areas and geographic regions.
3040 Riverside Drive, Suite 125
Columbus, OH 43221
Phone: (614) 485-1111
Fax: (614) 485-9609
E-mail: aaee@osu.edu
http://www.aaee.org