This document discusses the process for teacher candidates to become teachers or teachers-on-call (TTOCs) in the North Vancouver School District. It addresses myths about hiring practices and emphasizes the importance of one's practicum experience. The application process involves submitting materials, references, and potentially interviews. Interviews assess candidates' knowledge of curriculum, relationships skills, and responses to behavioral questions. Maintaining a positive reputation throughout the process is key to employment opportunities. The document provides advice and resources for all stages from practicum to finding work as a teacher or TTOC.

1. From Teacher Candidate to
Teacher/TTOC
Applications, Interviews &
Employment
Michael Kee, District Principal – Human Resources

2. Technology back in the day….

3. Myths
• You only interview & hire student
teachers who did their practicum in
North Vancouver.
• What I did in my B.Ed. courses doesn’t
matter. When I get out on practicum/the
real world I can do what I want.

4. Practicum
Your application starts with your
practicum.

5. Practicum

6. Practicum

7. Practicum
• Teacher Regulation Branch Standards
• BCTF Code of Ethics
• School District Employee Code of Conduct
• School Code of Conduct

8. Practicum
S.A.’s and F.A.’s
The most important resources during your
practicum.

9. Practicum
• 4 Pillars - CIA/SEL
– (Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment,
Social Emotional Learning)
• Classroom Management, Rapport,
Relationships, Connections
 How to get the More out of your Practicum
Experience
 Dear Practicum Student

10. Practicum
 Autonomy in Teacher Education? (By @chriswejr)

11. Practicum
• What do I bring to the table?
• How will I get involved?
• Peers as colleagues vs. adversaries

12. Practicum
Reputations
“Easy to get, hard to lose”

13. Practicum
Don’t Burn Bridges

14. Application Process
1. Application Received
2. Initial Review
 Recommendation
3. Contact/Review References
 Recommendation

15. Application Process
4. Comprehensive Screening
 Recommendation
5. Interview
 Recommendation
6. Review of entire application

16. Application Process
7. Decision

17. Applications
• Timeline
• Make a Future
– Postings
– Prepared to teach vs. Qualified to teach
 Application Checklist via www.makeafuture.ca
 The Teacher Interview Process – How to Stand Out

18. Applications
• Cover Letter
– Highlight who you are & what you bring to
the table
– Get our attention…for the right reasons…..
• To: Superintendent of Schools
• To: Mr. Key….
• “I am applying for a position with the
Mount Toba School District.”

19. Applications
Cover Letter Tips (via Education Week)
How to Write a Cover Letter That
Employers Will Actually Read (via
@makeafuture)

20. Applications
• Resume/CV
– One pager vs. comprehensive
– Font and Size
– Paper
– Poof reed and smell cheque

21. Applications
 How To Redesign Your Resume For A
Recruiter’s 6-Second Attention Span (via
@makeafuture)
 Spring Clean Your Resume (in Less Than 2
Hours!) (via The Daily Muse)
 The 5 Biggest Resume Debates Among
Recruiters—Finally Answered

22. Applications
• Practicum Reports
– S.A.’s and F.A.’s
• References
– S.A.’s and F.A.’s
– Personal References vs. Professional
References
– Contact Information, email addresses
– “References available upon….”

23. Applications
• Email, Twitter, and Blogs (in your applications)
– sexilexi@xxxx.com vs. alexandra@vancmail.com
– @studnotdud vs. @newteacher
– stoopidstufkidzdo.yteubcpress.ca vs.
mypracticumjourney.teo.com

24. Social Media???

25. Interviews
• Preparation, Preparation, Preparation

26. Interviews
• The District
– Vision, Values, Goals
– Strategic Plans
– District Achievement Contract
– Facts vs. Myths

27. Interviews
• Show us who your are
– not who you know….
 Emotions available upon request. (by @lynhilt)
 What do Principals Look for When they Hire? (by
@peterjory)
 Dear Teacher Applicant (by @jvbevacqua)
 Response: What Principals Look For In A
Prospective Teacher (by @larryferlazzo)

28. Interviews
• Behaviour Based Questions
– CIA/SEL, Classroom Management, etc.
– Relationships, Relationships, Relationships
– Beware of using catch phrases/terms/lingo
without further explanation/context
• “I believe in Assessment of, for, & as Learning.”
Interviewing Tip: Mind Your Buzz Words

29. Interviews
• Best foot forward
• Not an interrogation
• Portfolios
– Connections to questions vs. page by page
presentation
– Read your audience
 5 Reasons Your Portfolio Should Be Online
 Read my blog, not my resume…

30. Interviews

31. Interviews
It’s the entire application
- not just the interview.

32. Interviews
 How to Best Prepare for Your Job Interview
 Interview Snafus
 Making the First Impression Count: 5 Interviewing
Tips for Intoverts
 My Biggest Interview Mistakes Ever (and How to
Avoid Them)
 Nailing the Job Interview

33. Interviews
 Teacher Interviews: Common Sense and
Professional Advice
 The Ultimate Guide to Being an Interview Pro
 Top 5 Elementary Teacher Interview Questions
 Your All-in-One Interview Prep Guide (via The Daily
Muse)

34. Myths
• Once you get to the interview stage it’s
an even playing field – every applicant
is the same.
• The interview is just a formality.
• You only hire and interview once a year.
• “It’s who you know….”

35. Hiring
• Ongoing
• Needs – Assessing and Re-assessing
• In search of the “best teachers” vs. best
applicants

36. I’ve got a job, now what?
• Teacher Assignments and TTOC work
– Right place, right time
– TTOC Dispatch
– Accruing seniority vs. making ends meet

37. I’ve got a job, now what?
Reputations
“Easy to get, hard to lose”

38. What if I don’t get hired?
• Looking for a job vs. pursuing a passion
• Alternative opportunities
• Volunteer work (occasional vs.
scheduled/regular)
• Supply and Demand
– Additional training?
• Networking (vs. “It’s who you know”)

39. Questions?
District Contact:
recruiting@sd44.ca