2. Application
– Look up jobs on ctreap.net and Hartford Courant
– Letter of Intent
– Resume
– Transcripts
– Certification
– References
3. Prepare for Interview
– Practice Interview Questions
– School Website
– Mission Statement
– School goals
– Clubs, activities
– Set up (teams, freshman academy, etc)
– CEDAR
4. Interview
– First Interview
– SMILE! EYE CONTACT!!
– Breathe and relax
– Show your personality
– Portfolio
– Second Interview
– Teach a lesson
– Plan/over plan!
– Interact with all students
– Student centered
– Be prepared
– Final Interview
– With Superintendent
5. First Year
– Social media
– On time, get involved
– Boundaries
– Retirement
– Ask questions/for help
6. TEAM
– You will be given a mentor for your first 2-3 years
– 5 Professional Growth Models around the Common Core of Teaching
– Meet with mentor 10 hours per module
– Classroom Environment
– Planning
– Instruction
– Assessment
– Professional Responsibilities