How to Apply for a Teaching Position
Our district is committed to the philosophy that all students can learn well what we want them to learn and that it is the task of the teacher to find a suitable pace of instruction and appropriate learning alternatives for each student.
Your application, required transcripts and recommendations will be screened by a team of teachers and administrators. All applications must be complete and accompanied by the necessary transcripts and credentials in order to be reviewed. Successful candidates will be invited to the district for an interview when a vacancy occurs in their respective discipline.
Thank you for considering our district.
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A letter of intent, listing the position you are interested in applying for, if advertised; or if a general letter, list grade level and subject area of interest |
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Completed Application & Addendum (Click on the links below.) |
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Educational Philosophy [Using a separate sheet of paper, attach a statement of your educational philosophy, considering the following questions:] |
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 Schools? |
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Resume |
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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Official college transcripts listing degree confirmation |
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College credential file or three professional references |
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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 being interviewed for. |
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All Teaching Assistants must be licensed through New York State Education Department. |
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Background Clearance through New York State Education Department |
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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If you are also considering becoming a daily substitute teacher, please also go to the Daily Substitute Position page. |
For information, contact our Administrative Offices at: Johnson City Central School District |