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Need ideas 2 get 2 interview phase 4 office or teacher aid job in small town ISD where Im new...?
...in town with no ISD exp.
As with most small towns, ISD very political and I know no one, but I am a taxpaying citizen! What is the best time to apply for ISD jobs, beginning, end, or middle of school or when posted or what? I've already signed up for 2 educational credit courses to supplement my resume, and I might take more (I have assoc. degree). The extent of my ISD experience is heavy PTA officer and school office volunteering. I also have the "age factor" to overcome. If any of you are teachers or know teachers or anyone who can help, I'd appreciate it. Besides enjoying my school volunteer work, I'm pursuing the ISD because I like the time off and I need health insurance badly (husband retiring). Thanks!
I'm assuming you are in Texas, since I don't know who else uses "ISD" (Independent School District).
My wife is an administrator in a small district in Texas. You are right about politics. I know of more than one person who was hired because the district wanted the husband/coach and they came as a package. I also know of a case where a school was badly in need of a math teacher so they agreed to hire the teacher's husband.
First off, the schedule is great, but pay might not be. Aids and non-teaching staff are usually not paid much more than minimum wage. Some districts let you spread it out over the summer. Also, health insurance is up to the district and can be very expensive.
Anyway, I would schedule an appointment with the principal in the school you are interested in, and talk to her or him about your interests in employment. Try to be somewhat specific. If you are looking, for example, to be a classroom aid, be prepared to sell yourself. Although you have not applied for anything yet, treat it like an interview.
Also, when you talk about past jobs, be positive! Never bad-mouth a past employer.
Finally, pretty much all of the districts here in Texas have web sites where jobs are posted. Just google the district's name. Also, check the Career Center at http://www.tasanet.org/. Jobs with the Windham School District are State jobs. Windam is the Texas Department of Corrections school system.
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