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Julie

by Hiring a new teacher

Apr 23, 2013

Are there any "rules" that a school district follow when hiring for a position? For example, I heard that they must post the job for minimum of a week, and conduct a minimum of 3 interviews. Any truth to this?

Thanks

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ron/nj there probably are guidelines, but who would check if they are followed? The district calls the shots.

Apr 24, 2013

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Julie Honestly Ron, I thought maybe the teacher's union, or the state had guidelines. I have been actively looking for a teaching position for some time. I see teachers getting hired with CE's over teachers who have experience and certifications because they have relatives in the district. I have also seen teachers approved by the BOE for positions and t...See More

Apr 24, 2013

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Steve On 4/24/13, Julie wrote: > Honestly Ron, I thought maybe the teacher's union, or the state had > guidelines. I have been actively looking for a teaching position for > some time. I see teachers getting hired with CE's over teachers who > have experience and certifications because they have relatives in > the district. I have also see...See More

May 28, 2013

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Jeff My district is always hiring new people that have no connections. I truly believe if you interview well and give a good demo lesson, you will land a position. The problem is, so many people are not qualified when it comes to content and/or have the personalities of wet mops. We go through them by the dozens.

Jun 5, 2013

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Julie Thanks Jeff it is good to know that some districts hire by qualifications rather than "who you know." In my district if a relative has a degree the district does zero interviews! Therefore, others who are or may be more qualfied to not even get a chance.

6/05/13, Jeff wrote: > My district is always hiring new people that have no connec...See More

Jun 8, 2013

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