Mr. Weber (Elk Mound Principal)

Paul Weber (Principal/ Athletic Director)

Preparation for Interview
-Where to Look? Government Website or Certain Schools (Larger) Websites
-What job to apply for? Personal but "window shop" does not hurt to look
 Interview- know RTI and PBIS (general trends) List RTI etc. experience

Resume
-Cover Letter-- First thing someone looks at
Pitfalls
-On re-use make sure addresses are the changed
-Research the school in advance (make apparent in cover letter)
Do's
-Experiences with children (volunteer, practicum, teaching etc.)

-Resume-- Degree and Schooling at top
 -Resume that pops-- different colored paper/ design in the background/ quotes of co-operating teacher (while keeping it as simple as possible)

Letter of Recommendation- Cooperating Teacher(s), University Supervisor (Tami), Employers
-Is it beneficial to call the school and ask the school if the resume has been received (Calling secretary/ Okay, calling principal about the position/ not okay)

Phone Call- Immediately accept the interview (yes), Go early to set the standard high/ Last so you are remembered (later slot)

Interview 1- Entire week to prepare for what the school is about (Be Prepared)
-Research school (be able to ask questions)
-Talk to people who have been through the process.... online (education interviews)
-Wrote down all of the question patterns (10 questions with answers) practice practice practice
-Dress- nice colored shirt with dress shoes/ shirt and tie
-Be aware sitting in the lobby and interacting with the people in the school in a natural setting (Building secretary etc.)

First Question- Tell us a little bit about yourself...
Its okay to take a pause (can I have a moment, can you give me a moment etc. (showing a reflective person))
Be honest-- If you don't know something say I don't know or haven't heard about that yet but I will research that and have more knowledge for a second interview or Could you elaborate further on that

Job Offer- Not offered position- Don't take things personally (DON'T BURN ANY BRIDGES WITH SCHOOL)
Offered Position- I need a little bit of time (think 24 hours) Where you are going to live, Pay?

What is the fiscal health of the position? and is it a position that is going to be the first position cut?

Salary Grids (Charlotte Danielson Model/ Elk Mound- Need to show students growth -- Interdisciplinary goals

Questions Prepared? What is the security of the position, district, community etc.