EDUCATION JOB SEARCH
University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Education
Education Portfolios and Career Services
Sign up for an EPCS Job Search Account (after Oct 1st) See info on EPCS Job Search account and how it can help you!
Develop your portfolio completion plan - addressing the 15 UW Standards with evidence: select artifacts, organize presentation.
- Review 15 UW standards, refine portfolio to reflect who you are as a teacher (i.e., state concise ed. philos and connect to activities), collect artifacts and write entry slips throughout student teaching.
- See completing Portfolio advice from former SOE students
- See Portfolio Planning
Check EPCS On-line regularly to verify receipt of references and for on-campus interview opportunities.
Research school districts and respective application deadlines. (i.e., MMSD application dealine is March 31st) Check important school district links on the EPCS web site.
Actively apply for positions when you become aware of vacancies from EPCS or another source.
- Send out letters and resumes to school districts in which you are interested.
- See Applying to Districts on-line
Complete the WECAN application located at https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/ if seeking a position in WI. For a listing of WI districts currently using the system, check the EPCS home page.
Request your UW-Madison Credential file be uploaded to WECAN through your EPCS Jo Search menu.
Return license application to EAS (B117 Ed Bldg) with fee for processing prior to graduation. (See more info on the EAS website)
Prepare for Portfolio exhibition, check with supervisor on progress and revisions
Release portfolio through your EPCS Job search menu. Is your teaching philosophy clearly stated & connected to examples of how you bring these ideas into the classroom?
- See comments from former SOE students on Portfolio use in the job search, click here
February - Summer
Summer is the peak hiring season, don't delay in applying when you hear of openings
See Using the Portfolio in the Job-Search hints
Research substitute-teaching opportunities in school districts of interest.
Attend recruitment fairs. See EPCS Fairs for details.
Keep EPCS informed of your current email and mailing address and phone number and update your employment status online.
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update your contact information, in EPCS On-line, click on
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Let EPCS know when you get a job. You can login to EPCS On-line and simply update your status information.