Transcript New Certified applicant workshop

NEW APPLICANT WORKSHOP
Applying & Interviewing
Boise School District
Human Resources
2014-2015 School Year
Objectives
• Provide an overview of the District’s online
application process
• Discuss the facets of a competitive application
• Review interview skills
• Discuss other employment opportunities
How to Apply (Includes Checklist)
How to Register/Login
Use if you have never
applied with Boise
Schools
Use if you have applied
with Boise Schools
Registration
Recommend using
personal email – not
university email
Tip:
Retain your User
ID/Password
• Email
• Evernote
• Username/Password
App
Login
Enter User ID &
Password
Tip:
Your registration info will be
used as an employee to
view your personnel file,
evaluations, credits, etc.
WorkSpace
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Online Applications:
Add and/or edit existing
applications (i.e. Certified,
Classified, Administrative)
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3
Notifications:
Indicates assessments and
Announcments:
other activities that need to
Used by HR to provide
be
completed
(i.e.
Manage
Documents:
information.
TeacherFit
Assessment)
View existing
documents
already on file
Update Registration:
Users can update:
• User ID
• Email Address
• Password
• Password Hint
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Certified App: Instructions
Read the
Instructions Page
Click Continue
Button on each
page
Note:
• Complete all sections
• Completed sections
marked with
• Required fields marked
with
• Continue = Save
Certified App: Employment Openings
Use the Add Job
button to add Job
Pool(s) to
application
Note:
It is not required to apply for
specific positions outside of
job pools
Certified App: Add Job Pool(s)
Select Job Pool
from list
Note:
• If adding multiple pools,
click the Add Another
button
• Only add pools for which
you would like to be
considered and are
qualified (i.e. State Cert.
& HQT)
Certified App: Certification
Enter each
If in process
(i.e.
endorsement/pending
Student
Teaching)
endorsement
select “Pending”
in
Certification/Licensure
Type
Certified App: Work Experience
Enter all applicable work
experience
Use the Add Entry
button to enter work
experience
Certified App: Reference Forms
Enter at least three (3)
References
Note:
• Ask > Notify reference
• Enter valid email address
• Cannot edit reference
once application
submitted
• Can download PDF
version of form
• Incomplete reference
forms expire after 10
days
Certified App: Supporting Documents
Upload required
documents
Note:
• Only accept PDF, Rich
Text, Text
• Do no upload duplicate
documents
• Do not wait to have all
docs before submitting
Certified App: Submit
Must click the Submit
button
Note:
• Must re-submit app after
every update
• Can re-submit as many
times as needed
• Previously attached
materials will remain on
file
TeacherFit Assessment
Mandatory TeacherFit
Assessment
Note:
• Set aside 20-30 minutes
to complete
• Can access through
WorkSpace >
Notifications
Pop Quiz
Can I submit my
online application if I
do not upload any
supporting
documents?
Yes!
You can submit without any
supporting documents; click
Continue button.
Pop Quiz
Will I be able to see
my documents after I
submit them?
Yes!
Click Manage Documents in
WorkSpace
Pop Quiz
Documents can be
viewed in how many
places?
Two Places:
• Manage Documents
(WorkSpace)
• Supporting Documents
(Application)
Pop Quiz
Can I update my
application after I
have already
submitted?
Yes!
Login to WorkSpace and click
your certified application; be
sure to re-submit.
Pop Quiz
True or False:
It is strongly
recommended for
applicants to ask
references for
permission to use them
as a reference?
True!
We highly recommend you get
permission from references
before adding them to your
application
Note:
Reference form is a timed form
that expires 10 days after
submission
Pop Quiz
True or False:
Clicking the “continue”
button in the
application saves your
application and allows
HR to view your
changes?
False!
Clicking the “continue” button
saves your work until you
submit the application. HR can
only view your changes once
you have submitted your
application.
Application & Interviewing
Resume can Include
• Work experience
• Career objectives
• Honors and/or activities
• Special skills
• Pedagogical strengths
Tip
• Ensure you have uploaded
the applicable resume
• Resubmitting will overwrite
Helpful Hints
• Don’t delay
• Respect the process
• Review personal voice message
• Use personal email address; not university
• No stalking principals and District staff
• Be aware of your social networking
accounts
The Interview
• Wear appropriate attire
• Demonstrate appropriate behaviors
• Consider your audience
• You may interview with one person or a panel
• Research the school/site
• Consider what questions you may be asked
• Do you have questions for the
interviewer(s)
Practice = Preparedness
• Be familiar with standard interview
questions (sample questions coming up)
• Role play/practice with a mentor
• Answer questions
• Thoughtfully
• With projection
• Authenticity
Some studies indicate that over
90% of a message is conveyed
through non-verbal cues.
Sample Interview Questions
• Tell us about your experience and knowledge that
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qualifies you for this position?
Why do you want to work for our school district?
How do you manage classroom discipline?
Describe a collaboration outcome?
How will the Common Core State Standards impact your
instruction?
What are the components of a lesson plan?
Tip:
Practice answering these
questions in role play
The Interview: What to Bring
• Copies of your resume
• Sample lesson plans
• Notebook and pen
Post-Interview
• Reflect on your interview
• Send a “thank you”
• Email or handwritten
Other Employment Opportunities
Substitute Teaching Opportunities
Add the substitute pool to your
online application (2013-14 Job
Pool closes 2/28/14)
Classified Employment Opportunities
Interested in working classified positions,
such as:
• Special Education Assistant
• Academic and Behavior Interventionist
• Title I, ELL, and Education Tutor
• Complete online classified
application
• Must apply specifically for
each position
Tip:
Great opportunity to get your
foot in the door with the District
Summer Employment Opportunities
Interested in working summer positions,
such as:
• Summer School Teacher
• Summer Detention Monitor
• Summer Tutor
• Add certified summer
positions to certified app
• Complete online classified
application for classified jobs
• Must apply specifically for
each position
Tip:
Great opportunity to get your
foot in the door with the District
Questions?
Contact:
• [email protected]
• (208) 854-4074 (opt. 2)
Presentation Available Online:
Today’s presentation will be
available online for reference.