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ARCHIVE: January 2009
"Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.
Autograph your work with excellence.” —
Author unknown
Getting a Permanent Job - Nine Things to do in 2009
For many of you, substitute teaching is a stepping-stone to what
you really want - - a permanent teaching position. The following
are nine simple things you can do now that will increase the
probability of getting the position you want when the spring
hiring season begins.
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Make Contacts. Introduce yourself to school principals and
other key personnel administrators.
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Be Proactive. Let district personnel know that you would
like to obtain a permanent teaching assignment in the
future.
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Be Available. Try to be available and willing to teach
whenever and wherever you are needed. Your willingness to
fill in, especially on short notice, will make a favorable
impression on everyone at the school.
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Be Professional. What you wear, what you say, how early you
arrive, how late you stay, and how you handle difficult
situations or assignments will speak louder than any resume.
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Become Knowledgeable. Learn about the policies, procedures,
mission statement, and learning programs used by the
district.
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Avoid Criticism. Anything negative you say about a student,
class, school, or school personnel will eventually come back
to haunt you. Stay positive and sincerely compliment others
whenever possible.
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Be Confident yet Teachable. Approach assignments with
enthusiasm, teach like you know what you are doing, learn
from mistakes, and don't be afraid to ask for help when you
need it.
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Ask for Evaluations. When appropriate, ask for positive
evaluations or letters of recognition/support to be filed at
the district office.
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Go the Extra Mile. Go the extra mile to become part of the
school community. Consider volunteering to help with an
after school club or program. Attend school board meetings
and special school events whenever you can.
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