key terms
process by which the profession grants special recognition to an individual who has met certain qualifications specified by the profession
Certification
Draw up a plan in writing stating how to proceed, then applying a several different places. (ex: attending job fairs)
Campaign Actively
state with beginning salary of 41K and average salary of 70k
California
Between the 1980’s and 1990’s, k-3 classrooms were reduced to about 20 students per class.
True
programs that have been developed as a response to teacher shortages and the perception of some lawmakers that contribute little to a teacher’s effectiveness
Alternative Licensure
getting together multiple copies of your resume, cover letter, credentials and transcripts.
Prepare Materials
region with average salaries between 42k and 52k
Southeast
There is a surplus of teachers in science and mathematics.
False; there is a surplus of teachers in English/Language Arts and Social Studies
includes letters of recommendation, a copy of your transcript, and a resume
credential file
to anticipate the questions you may be asked by a school district representative and prepare your answers.
Develop interview skills
US state average
$56,689
Of new teachers, 30-40% leave the classroom within 5 years
True
official recognition by a state government agency that an individual meets state requirements
Licensure
to contact teacher employement offices, attend jobs fairs, reach out to your schools career planning and placement, and looking into websites such as Jobramp.com or teachers-teachers.com
Determine job availability
State with highest average salary for teaching
New York ($76,566)
Over 30% of American Teachers are from minority groups
False, less than 20%
a set of materials that an increasing number of teachers are using to help them obtain jobs
Teaching Portfolio
substitute teaching, tutoring, volunteering at a boys & girls club, working in after school programs, and coaching sports leagues.
gain experience by working with children
State with lowest beginning salary
Montana ($27,274)
Salaries for private school teachers are about the same as those of public school teachers
False, average salary of private school teacher is about 25% lower than that in public school