In these times of the troubling economy, budget cuts, reductions of programs and increasing class sizes, it is difficult to get an interview and land a teaching job.
Make sure your resume and cover letter make you stand out-- not colors and ABC's, but will grab the reader. Highlight your experiences and talents that will benefit that district or school. Individualize that information per school so that you are connecting to the school's vision and mission. Can you coach? Do you have experiences with clubs and student activities?
Create a list of links where you can check job postings quickly. Regional offices, job banks, as well as school district websites usually provide the most updated information on positions available. Create a quick Excel spreadsheet so that you can track the application process-- when the job was posted, when the posting will close, when you submitted the application, follow up plans, etc. This will make your search more efficient in tracking what you are doing.
Find networking opportunities that you can participate in. The more people you know, the more likely that you will connect with someone who is looking for YOU! to fill a teaching position. Linked IN, Facebook, college and university job fairs, events for networking, etc. are all ways to get you out there and get noticed. Do you have any connections in a school or district that can help you get noticed? With the hundreds of applications being submitted for a single position, you have to pull every trick out of your hat to get noticed.
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