Once an individual has completed his or her teacher preparation program, the time comes to find a job. The resume should be accurate, well-organized, and neatly typed. The statement of academic preparation is usually written on a prepared form originating in the placement office. It tells school districts about the areas and subjects that you have been prepared to teach. It also specifies the degree earned and the date it is to be awarded.
Letters of recommendation are very important.
You may also wish to ask the interviewer some questions about matters related to the district, the textbooks you will be using, your salary and fringe benefits. After the interview, there is a waiting period and then, hopefully, you will be asked to sign a contract issued by the board of education. During this 2 or 3 year period, administrators are supposed to find out whether or not you are a competent educator by evaluating your performance in the classroom. Teachers should expect to be evaluated in terms of specific and stated criteria. The evaluation process should be designed to identify strengths and weaknesses and to assist in helping the individual teacher correct any weaknesses.