Tips from Human Resources personal in Missouri
Schools
Urban
School District A
What do you look for in a job candidate? "We
look for evidence of the following: Knowledge of subject matter,
knowledge of national standards, knowledge of research-based
instructional strategies and techniques for teaching math or
science, evidence of hands-on planning and practice, and techniques
or strategies to meet special needs of students in the classroom."
Helpful tip for potential interviewees: "Keep the
focus of your interview on the student-not on the content or
on the teacher."
What do you look for in a job candidate? "A
strong desire to work with students and their families and collaborate
with educators to ensure student success.
"
Helpful tip for potential interviewees: "Be able
to share anecdotes about opportunities you have had to lead
students to succeed and grow in any and all aspects of their
lives."
Rural School District A
What do you look for in job candidates? "Indications
that they can relate to students, both personally and contextually.
Students need to feel that their teachers are interested in
them personally as well as academically. The ability to relate
material to 'real life' situations and needs is also more and
more important."
Helpful tip for potential
interviewees: "Dress appropriately, first impressions
are important. Make interviewers aware of your other interests
and your interest in young people in general. Share your values."
What do you look for in a job candidate? "A
motivated team-oriented person that has a variety of instructional
approaches to teaching the concepts the students must master
in order to be successful on the statewide assessment and in
their future careers."
Helpful tip for potential
interviewees: "Be knowledgeable of your role in
preparing students for the statewide assessment and the need
to utilize a variety of instructional methods to reach all students
in a classroom."
