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TIMELINE: MAY - SUMMER GRADUATES
EDUCATION JOB SEARCH

University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Education
Education Portfolios and Career Services
Sept-Oct-Nov | Dec-Jan-Mar | April -May | June-Summer

September - October-November

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 Research EPCS credential services – request reference letters be sent to EPCS for storage, distribution, and authentication putting employers at ease. See Credential Services online.
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 Develop your job-search materials, i.e. resume. Attend a workshop, distribute reference forms to cooperating teachers, etc., check out on-line resources Job-Search page, or handouts and other resources at EPCS.
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 Attend EPCS workshops. See EPCS Workshop website 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), B117 Education Building to be sure you are meeting all field-certification requirements.
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Check EPCS On-line regularly to verify receipt of references and for on-campus interview opportunities.

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December - January - February -March

____1.
 Sign up for an EPCS Job Search Account See info on EPCS Job Search account and how it can help you!
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Develop your portfolio completion plan - addressing the 15 UW Standards with evidence: select artifacts, organize presentation.
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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.
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Actively apply for positions when you become aware of vacancies from EPCS or another source.

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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.
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Request your UW-Madison Credential file be uploaded to WECAN through your EPCS Jo Search menu.

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April - May
____1.
 Complete Wisconsin Teaching License application available on-line at DPI http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlsis/tel/applications.html
____2.
 Return license application to EAS (B117 Ed Bldg) with fee for processing prior to graduation. (See more info on the EAS website)
____3.
 Prepare for Portfolio exhibition, check with supervisor on progress and revisions
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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
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Attend recruitment fairs. See EPCS Fairs for details.
June - Summer
Summer is the peak hiring season, don't delay in applying when you hear of openings
____1.
 Meet with EPCS to refine and print portfolio selections.
See Using the Portfolio in the Job-Search hints
____2.
 Research substitute-teaching opportunities in school districts of interest.
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Keep EPCS informed of your current email and mailing address and phone number and update your employment status online.
To update your contact information, in EPCS On-line, click on the Email EPCS icon to send us an email.

Let EPCS know when you get a job. You can login to EPCS On-line and simply update your status information.

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Send comments or questions to epcs-online@education.wisc.edu

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