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A letter of interest, listing the position(s) for which you are applying, if advertised; or if a general letter, list grade level and subject/ certificate area of interest. Though your records will be on file, you must submit a letter of interest for each position for which you wish to be considered now and in the future. |
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Completed instructional application [see links below], with addendum if needed. You may save the fillable application and fill it out via your computer. Please then print, sign, and get the application to our office. A print-and-write-on application is also provided if preferred. Be sure all sections are completed as requested and the application is signed and dated. |
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Educational Philosophy. Using a separate sheet of paper, attach a statement of your educational philosophy, and consider the following questions:
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a) Why do you want to teach?
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b) How important is success in learning and how would you help students experience success?
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c) What role does testing, feedback, reporting, and grading play in the learning experience?
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d) How would you like your students to view you?
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e) What new ideas would you like to initiate in your classroom?
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f) What contributions do you think you can make to the Johnson City Central School District?
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Resume - Please include:
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a) Educational Preparation
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b) Status of New York State Certification
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c) Previous teaching and non-teaching work experience to include dates, job titles and responsibilities
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d) Additional skills and training
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e) Academic honors
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Copy of, or official, college transcripts listing degree confirmation. Official transcripts will be required should a position be offered but a copy is acceptable for now. If transcripts are enclosed with sealed credentials, they will be considered official.
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College credentials file, or three professional letters of recommendation. Unsigned letters will not be accepted, with the exception of Interfolio - these transcripts and files are acceptable.
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Certification/License:
All teaching staff must be highly qualified and possess New York State Certification in the subject area of the position for which they are being interviewed.
All Teaching Assistants must be licensed through New York State Education Department, or eligible to be so.
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Background Clearance through New York State Education Department
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All staff hired by our district must be fingerprinted and clearance received from the State Education Department prior to being hired.
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