Ed Majors: Job Search Resources

Educators, counselors and school administrators applying to school districts are required to participate in a structured recruitment process which is different from applying to jobs in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Professional positions in school districts often require certification or licensure (note: if you are in process of obtaining certification or licensure, you may still apply for positions).

School district application materials

1. Cover letter or letter of application / interest for school districts  (see Professional Letters for Education Majors here)
   
2. Resumes for school districts  (see "Resumes for Education Majors here)
   
3. List of references / reference sheet: See the end of the "Resumes for Education Majors" handout
4. Letters of recommendation
5. Transcripts: "Unofficial Transcripts" printed from eSIS may be submitted . If an "Official Transcript" is specified as a requirement in the job description, it must be obtained by contacting the UWRF Registrar's Office.
6. District application form: Applications online sometimes time-out, so type your answers in an MS Word document, spell check, then save - return to the Web page and copy/paste your responses to submit your application. Always make a copy of your hardcopy and electronic application materials.

Employment & certification resources

• Job search sites
• School information and demographics ( Google to find school Web pages)
• Career fairs for educators: see links on right-side of page.
• District applicant pools: applying to large school districts.
• Interviewing handout for educators, interview preparation process, Counselor Interview Questions
• Licensing and certification for UWRF educators | Answers to certification FAQs
• Teaching-Certification.com: Find information about the certification processes for teachers and administrators by state.