Post: Questions about certification and testing in Dothan...
Posted by Ann on 7/13/08
I am in the process of applying for a position with Dothan
City Schools. I have a Master of Music in Choral
Conducting, and I have spent the last two years as a
Director of Music in the Alabama College System.
I have a few questions that no one can seem to answer for
me... First off, will my experience in the public college
system count on the salary scale? What are the requirements
for certification with a masters degree? Is this a
difficult process? I am going to the office to "test" this
week for the position. Is this the basic skills test that I
keep seeing mentioned on the boards? Do you have advice
where I can find info about this? Also, as someone not
holding a certification, what should I do to make myself
stand out for the job? If they have someone who is
certified are they more likely to hire that person? I have
had several people tell me that the certification process
is not difficult at all, so most schools do not worry if
you are qualified but not certified, i.e. they are not put
off by the process of alternative certification. Is this
true? Lastly, what is the hiring process for public school
positions? After I test, will they call me for an
interview? If so, who would interview me: the headmaster of
the school or someone from the board of education?
As you can see, I'm fairly lost in this process. I know
that I am more than qualified for the position. I just need
information about the process. I have read basically all of
the paperwork on the alsde site; though some have helped,
for the most part they are more confusing than helpful.
Any help that you can give will be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks! Ann
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Questions about certification and testing in Dothan..., 7/13/08, by Ann.
- Re: Answers about certification and testing in Dothan (long), 7/16/08, by Frustrated w/ the Process.
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