1 Student Teacher Informational Session August 2016Welcome! Presented by Human Resources

2 Recruitment and Staffing TeamIntroductions, HR Staff (Certified Staffing) Dr. Aimee Green, Director, Human Resources Dr. Gwen Goffner, Elementary Staffing Consultant Jose Alfaro, Middle/High Staffing Consultant Anetria Swanson, Resource Teacher Sherrie Davis, HR Administrative Support

3 What is clear, is the support of the leadership in this community for diversity. We as a community value an integrated school system.

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6 Certified Recruitment and StaffingWe are looking for candidates that embody the vision and core values of Jefferson County Public Schools.

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8 Focus Area: Improving Infrastructure and Integrating SystemsStrategy 3.1.3 Improve human resources infrastructure: Develop and implement a responsive, time-sensitive educator recruitment and placement process in order to: identify, hire, and assign teachers and administrators with the capacities, skills, and dispositions necessary for effective teaching and learning; target recruitment to fill high-need positions; identify and hire a diverse workforce; and place and retain teachers in schools, taking into account teacher experience and student needs. Targets: Human resources: Increase the percentage of highly qualified and effective school and district educators who meet the diverse needs of students (Definitions and measures to be developed in Baseline ). Human resources: Maintain a pool of qualified teacher applicants who are racial and/or ethnic minorities at or above 200 by 2020. Teacher hiring: Increase the percentage of educators hired by the district who are racial and/or ethnic minorities

9 Interesting Facts About JCPS

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11 Plicker cards for everyone!

12 Top 5 languages spoken in JCPS other than EnglishSpanish - 5,241 Arabic - 610 Mai Mai - 482 Somali - 477 Vietnamese - 466

13 District Profile Largest school system in Kentucky 27th largest school system in U.S. 81 percent of all children in Louisville/Jefferson County attend Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS).  Four JCPS schools are in Kentucky’s Top 10 schools on the 2015 Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress (K-PREP) assessments. JCPS has 406 of Kentucky’s 1,826 teachers with National Board Certification (22 percent). JCPS offers 18 magnet schools and 52 magnet programs at all levels. 172 schools 6,400 teachers 84 percent of teachers with a master’s degree 41,000 Parent Teacher Association (PTA) members

14 Student Demographics All JCPS student groups saw increases in the percentage of JCPS students scoring Proficient or Distinguished in reading and math from 2012 to 2015: —All students—5.7 percent increase —African-American students—4.8 percent increase —Exceptional Child Education students—3.2 percent increase —Free or Reduced Price Meals-eligible students—6.2 percent increase —Hispanic—5.4 percent increase —Limited English Proficient—3.1percent increase   53 of Kentucky’s 223 are National Merit Scholars.  100,600 students 70,000 bus riders 12,400 ECE students 123 languages spoken by JCPS students 64 percent of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

15 Per Pupil expenditure - $13,411 13,000+ classroom computers 60,000+ student addresses 3,873+ school/business partnerships Our district supports schools with technology for teacher and student use, as well as community partnerships.

16 Outstanding Instructional Programs in 155 schools and learning centersTraditional schools e-School Magnet Schools Liberal Arts Curriculum Honors Program Language Immersion Montessori Education Early Childhood Education Compassionate Schools Schools of Innovation Ford Next Generation Learning (NGL) Many of our schools offer magnet, career, or special options to support the diverse needs and interests of our students. Our EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION program continues to thrive, serving more than 4,800 children. We are committed to providing children of all economic levels with this Jump Start on learning, but we remain concerned that lack of funding from the State or other sources prevents us from expanding these services to all who need it.

17 JCPS Schools 155 schools and learning centers 90 elementary schools25 middle schools 21 high schools 19 alternative/other

18 District Map Pg. 10 of brochure Find your schools Placement 1 & 2Field Placement It is our hope that you have experienced multiple placement settings and the diversity there within

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20 A teacher’s school year is 187 days175 Student Days 6 Professional Development Days 3 Flex Days 1 Non Flex Day 2 Gold Days 4 Paid Holidays Extra Pay 2 Parent Teacher Conference Days 1 set up day

21 Compensation Based on rank and/or degree Additional college hoursSalary Placement Based on rank and/or degree Additional college hours Previous teaching experience HR must receive verification from university stating completion of 15 hours towards the next rank Additional Opportunities Coaching, sponsor or department head Extended school services

22 How much can you expect to earn working in JCPS?

23 Field Experience to Student Teaching

24 Field Experience and BeyondMake Connections Demonstrate professionalism Take initiative, don’t be a passive observer Seek out professional development opportunities Visit classrooms, seek out opportunities to vary your experience

25 Separating yourself from the packIn this competitive teaching market, success is all about separating yourself from the pack. You can't just be a candidate - you have to be the BEST candidate. A summer job that will complement what you have been learning in the classroom is a great way to increase your value as a job applicant. n this competitive teaching market, success is all about separating yourself from the pack. You can't just be a candidate - you have to be the best candidate. A summer job that will complement what you have been learning in the classroom is a great way to increase your value as a job applicant. Summer jobs can be useful in multiple aspects of your job search. Some of those are listed below.

26 Developing your resume/experienceSummer jobs can be useful in multiple aspects of your job search. Some of those are listed below. Resume: The right job can make your resume "pop" and rise to the top of the applicant pile. It can help you to build a work history that makes the resume more interesting and varied. Interview: You can gain solid experience to explain, when asked, "How you have demonstrated your passion for teaching beyond your academic requirements?"

27 Building Work ExperienceOutdoor Summer camps - residential, day, and special interest camps National, state parks and county parks/nature centers General Interest Community park district programs YMCAs Community outreach activities Scouting

28 Academic/Enrichment Tutoring Summer school programs Language programs for ESL/ELL children Children's museums Library/summer reading programs and story hours Social Service Respite care (short term, temporary care of people with disabilities to give families a break from care-giving. Big Brother/Big Sister programs Hospitals: children's ward aides Mentoring programs for at-risk children and adolescents Social service agency and court service summer programs Service trips - both in the U.S. and abroad

29 Teacher Candidate ObservationsWhat to expect from HR? Someone will contact you to schedule an observation during your first or second placement. You will receive an asking you for your availability and time preference; important to respond quickly. During the observation, we will be using an observation template that mirrors expectations outlined in the Kentucky Teacher Standards

30 Student Teacher ObservationsPlacement 1 – September-October Placement 2 – October-December Placement 3 – October-November Placement 4 – November-December These dates will vary based on the nature of placement (length of time in one placement)

31 You are almost finished student teaching… Now what???

32 Begin the online application process- https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/

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36 The Key… All supporting documents must be received by the Human Resource department or attached to your application file. After the disposition survey is complete, HR staffing specialists review the candidate's file in great detail. Completed application Letter of Interest: summary of leadership experience, impact of candidate on student success and leadership style Transcripts SOE (Statement of Eligibility) Resume References (5) Completed Teacher Urban Fit Assessment

37 References – Think Carefully!

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39 Enhancing your file… Previous teacher evaluationsStudent teacher observations Praxis Scores *Make sure you are getting quality letter of recommendations Ask individuals that can attest to the quality of your work Ask individuals if they are willing to write a letter before listing their name!!!

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44 The candidate selection processHR Staffing Specialists select candidates to send to the school level and interview with the school-based interview committee. With vacancies occurring year-round, this step continues throughout the school year This phase is entirely dependent on the vacancies, certification requirements, and school/cultural match. It is impossible to predict the vacancies from year to year.

45 Keep in mind HR shares candidate names with principals. Principals decide who they will contact. Schools will contact you directly for school level interviews The principals will make their selections based on recommendations from their School Based Decision Making Council (SBDM) Official offers are made by the personnel specialists - not by the school administrator!!!

46 Remember – Timing is everything!

47 In the meantime – things you can be doingApply for a substitute position – application is online (Call for more information) Make sure paper work is intact (i.e. application for KY Certification – CA-1 application form) Make sure the necessary documents are on file at your college/university certification office

48 To apply for the Statement of Eligibility, please complete a CA1 formCandidates seeking their first teaching certificate will receive a Statement of Eligibility from the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB). This is issued free of charge. To apply for the Statement of Eligibility, please complete a CA1 form Your university’s certification officer will assist you with this process Please note: Beginning January 1, 2015, the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) will transition to new application forms named the CA series.  After January 1, 2015 certification application forms which are titled "TC- 1 or TC-2" will no longer be accepted. For initial certification in Kentucky, an applicant will need to use the CA-1 form beginning January 1, 2015. 

49 Background Check requestsThey can’t be faxed, ed, or mailed to you!!! Pick up your copy today!

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51 Please contact us if you have additional questionsDr. Aimee Green, Director, Human Resources– Dr. Gwen Goffner, Elementary Staffing Consultant – Jose Alfaro, Middle/High Staffing Consultant– Anetria Swanson, Resource Teacher, Human Resources Sherrie Davis, HR Administrative Support–

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