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K-12 Job Search - Education Timeline

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EDUCATION JOB
SEARCH TIMELINE
CHECK ITCHECK IT Start now: The job search starts long before you are ready to look or interview. Use the list below to check-off your way through the job search! For printable version, click here
Prepare: Return to Job Cycle

Become familiar with the education job search & application process.

Suggested completion: prior to student teaching / early in student teaching

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Request reference letters: To learn more go to Reference Letter Storage
* Note: Requesting reference letters is an on-going process starting with practicums & continuing throughout your career
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 Develop your job-search materials, i .e. resume, cover letter, application information.

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Learn about EPCS Job Search Account services; see how EPCS can help make the application process easier and more cost effective for you! See Job Search Account services
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 Attend EPCS workshops: series offered fall and spring semesters on topics including resumes, interviewing, etc.  See EPCS Workshop schedule for details.
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 Make an appointment with an EPCS consultant to review resume, portfolio, and discuss your job search.
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 Meet with Education Academic Services (EAS) to be sure you are meeting all field-certification requirements.
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Learn about and understand the Teaching License application process: click here

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Opportunities: Return to Job Cycle

Find districts that will be a good match & locate opportunities.

Suggested completion timeframe: prior to or midway through student teaching

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 Complete EPCS Job Search Account online registration
See info on EPCS Job Search account and how it can help you!
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 Review EPCS vacancy listings through your online Job Search Account menu
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Develop your portfolio completion plan - addressing the 15 UW Standards with evidence: select artifacts, organize presentation. See completing Portfolio advice from former SOE students
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Research school districts and respective application deadlines.
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Create an account on WECAN, an on-line teacher hiring system serving over 120 districts in Wisconsin - complete one application as easy as 1-2-3! For a listing of WI districts currently using the system, check the EPCS home page.

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Apply: Return to Job Cycle

Districts have diverse hiring policies, follow procedures as outlined.

Suggested completion timeframe: middle of student teaching through summer
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Actively apply for positions when you become aware of vacancies from EPCS or another source. Spring to mid-summer is the peak hiring time for teaching positions. See Applying to Districts for help on how to apply using the credential.
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Complete the WECAN application & request your UW-Madison credential be uploaded to WECAN through your EPCS Job Search menu.

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Return license application to EAS, with fee for processing prior to graduation.

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 Prepare for Portfolio exhibition, check with your UW Supervisor on progress & revisions
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Release portfolio through your EPCS Job search menu: How to Release Your Portfolio

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Interview: Return to Job Cycle

Practice talking about your teaching.

Suggested completion: late in student teaching into summer

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 Prepare for interviews: review interviewing info and/or mock interview with EPCS consultant
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Attend recruitment fairs. See EPCS Fairs for details.
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 Meet with EPCS to refine and print portfolio selections.
See Using the Portfolio in the Job-Search hints
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 Research substitute-teaching opportunities in school districts of interest.
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Meet with EPCS Consultant to review and refine your job search strategies.
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 Check WI DPI to assure license application is in process through DPI on-line search
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Send Thank-you's to interviewers

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Options: Return to Job Cycle

Evaluate fit and keep EPCS updated!

Suggested completion: late in student teaching into summer or fall

 
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 Let EPCS know when you get a job. Login to EPCS On-line and update your status information.
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 Send Thank-you's and updates to reference writers
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Email EPCS
 Update your contact information, in EPCS On-line, click on the Email EPCS icon to send us an email.

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