b"Educational\nAdministration\nEmployment Guide\n\n5\nNORTHERN ILLINOIS\nUNIVERSITY\nCAREER SERVICES\nDIVISION OF\nSTUDENT AFFAIRS\nCAMPUS LIFE BUILDING\nROOM 220\n(815) 753-1641\nCAREERSERVICES\n@NIU.EDU\nWWW.NIU.EDU/\nCAREERSERVICES\n\n\x0cR\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 WRITING TIPS\nBASIC AREAS\n\nIDENTIFYING INFORMATION\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Name\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Permanent address and phone number\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Temporary address and phone number (if necessary)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 E-mail address\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Website\nOBJECTIVE\n\xe2\x80\xa2 State briefly the position you seek\nThis can \xe2\x80\x93 and should \xe2\x80\x93 be tailored to each position for which you apply\nMany experts say that a good objective should be no longer than 10 words\nIf you have a great amount of professional experience, a Summary of Qualifications can replace the objective\nEDUCATION\n\xe2\x80\xa2 List all college degrees, beginning with the most recent\nDegree; month and year of graduation\nInstitution, city, state\nMajor\nMinor and/or areas of concentration or emphasis\nOther specialized training and/or licenses\nEXPERIENCE (use action verbs to begin each phrase)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Professional Experience\nInternships, externships, practica\nDirectly-related work experience\nDirectly-related volunteer experience\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Related Experience\nLesser-ranking positions within your own field\nSimilar positions in other fields\nVolunteer /community work in related organizations\n\xe2\x80\xa2Additional Experience\nAny other jobs that demonstrate transferable skills or notable work history\n\nOPTIONAL AREAS (indicate any offices held or leadership roles)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Special Competencies\nForeign language fluency\nComputer/technical expertise\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Professional Activities/Memberships\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Publications\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Presentations\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Consulting\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Honors, Activities/Interests\n\nDO NOT INCLUDE\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Personal information: Picture, age/date of birth, marital status, number of children, health status\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Religious preference\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Ethnic origin\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Membership in controversial organizations (right-to-life or pro-choice, etc.)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Course numbers\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Expressions such as \xe2\x80\x9cDuties included\xe2\x80\xa6\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cResponsible for\xe2\x80\xa6\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Empty, non-descriptive words like \xe2\x80\x9cvarious\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cnumerous\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Italics, underlining, shadowing, weird graphics, colors\n\nR\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 PREPARATION\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Bullets: Should be standard (dots, dashes, asterisks)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Paper: Use a good quality white linen paper to allow for scanning, faxing and copying; buy extra sheets for cover\nletters, reference sheets, and thank-you letter\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Font: Black only \xe2\x80\x93 Arial or Times New Roman (11 \xe2\x80\x93 12 points)\n\n\x0cTABLE OF CONTENTS\nCareer Services Information ............................................................1\nCover Letter Instructions .................................................................2\nResume Sample #1: Principal ..........................................................3\nResume Sample #2: Department Chair ...........................................5\nResume Sample #3: Assistant Superintendent..............................7\nResume Sample #4: School Business Management .....................8\nSample Reference Sheet ..................................................................9\nThesaurus ........................................................................................10\nInterview Questions: Principal.......................................................14\nInterview Questions: Superintendent ...........................................15\nSample Position Description .........................................................17\nWebsites for Educators ..................................................................18\nRegional Offices of Education .......................................................19\n\n\x0cCAREER SERVICES\nAll services are complimentary for current students and alums\nSERVICES\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nAssistance with job searches\nAssistance with resume writing\nOnline resume critiques available at edresumes@niu (remember, this service is\navailable to you after you graduate, too!)\nAssistance with interviewing\nGraduate program advice\nCareer/job change advice\n\nCONTACT INFORMATION\nAppointments:\n\n815-753-1641\n\nAddress:\n\nCareer Services\nCampus Life Building 220\nNorthern Illinois University\nDeKalb, IL 60115-2859\n\nINTERNET RESOURCES\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nCareer Services Home Page: www.niu.edu/careerservices\nVictor eRecruiting (Career Services candidate database) accessible through Career Services\nHome Page (this is where you are able to view candidate RESUME BOOKS; you can also\nUPLOAD and PUBLISH your own resume/vitae)\n\nMID-AMERICA EDUCATORS\xe2\x80\x99 JOB FAIR\nClick on the Mid-America Educators\xe2\x80\x99 Job Fair button for information\n\n1\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n\x0cCOVER LETTER INSTRUCTIONS\nA separate cover letter must be written for each position.\nYour Street Address\nCity, STATE, Zip Code\nToday\xe2\x80\x99s Date\nDr. Paul Alexander\nDirector of Human Resources\nCity Central High School\n179 Main Street\nWeston, IL 62082\nDear Dr. Alexander:\nYOUR OPENING PARAGRAPH SHOULD AROUSE THE READER\xe2\x80\x99S INTEREST:\nWhy are you writing the letter?\n\xe2\x80\xa2 State that you are interested in a specific position and indicate how you found out about the\nopening.\nWhat interests you in working for this school/district? (Visit the district/school website\nbefore writing this part)\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Is there an opportunity to continue your work in a certain area?\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Is this a specific type of school or community that is of special interest to you?\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Does the community/district offer something unique?\nYOUR MIDDLE SECTION SHOULD ADDRESS THE DISTRICT\xe2\x80\x99S HIRING NEEDS:\nWhat makes you the best candidate for the position?\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Be as specific as possible about what you can do. Don\xe2\x80\x99t make the reader try to guess.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Emphasize educational accomplishments, experiences, and special skills that will separate\nyou from other candidates. What makes you unique?\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Use a few short paragraphs rather than one long paragraph.\nYOUR FINAL PARAGRAPH IS THE CLOSURE.\nExample:\n\xe2\x80\xa2 The enclosed resume provides a more detailed description of my background. Thank you\nfor considering my qualifications. I look forward to your response and to meeting with you\nin person.\nCordially,\n(Signature)\nYour Name\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n2\n\n\x0cJOHN Q. STEVENSON\njolietjohn@aol.com; 21 Sloan Dr.; Joliet, IL 60435; 815-555-5723\nCAREER OBJECTIVE\nElementary school principal.\nEDUCATION\nNorthern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL\nMaster of Science in Education, Educational Administration, May 2004\nLewis University, Romeoville, IL\nBachelor of Science in Elementary Education, December 1997\nCertifications: Illinois Types 75 and 03\nADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE\nElementary Building Principal, Riverview Elementary School, South Beloit, IL, August 2005 \xe2\x80\x93\nPresent\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Supervise and evaluate 18 certificated staff members; supervise 8 support staff members.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and manage annual building budget.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Proposed and designed a district-wide EFL program, working with an area college and literacy\nagency to staff and implement this largely volunteer program.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Rewrote and published policy/procedure handbooks for parents and faculty, and created\nhandbooks for students and substitute teachers.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Administer the district\xe2\x80\x99s Gifted and Talented Program; write the annual grant application.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Initiated and supervised the planning and creation of the building\xe2\x80\x99s new student computer lab.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Collaborate with faculty to refine the building discipline program and objectives.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Reorganized room assignments and daily schedule to maximize instructional time in all subjects.\nAssistant Principal, Kennedy Elementary School, Pleasantville, IL, August 2004 \xe2\x80\x93 August 2005\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Initiated positive reinforcement-based discipline program that reduced behavioral problems by\n33%.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Reversed declining enrollment with aggressive parent/community relations efforts.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Managed the annual adoption of text series and curricular support materials.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Excelled in public relations: developed monthly newsletters for school families, wrote features for\narea newspaper, and began production of a school yearbook.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Founded a Parent Teachers\xe2\x80\x99 Organization.\nCOACHING EXPERIENCE\nCoach, Boys' Track and Field, Grover Cleveland High School, Pleasantville, IL, Fall 2001\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Coached members of track team who specialized in weight events (shot put and discus).\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Served as event official or school representative at track meets.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Provided encouragement and support after individual and team losses.\nTrack and Field Official, Grover Cleveland High School, Pleasantville, IL, Spring 2001\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Timed and judged field events at nine meets, including prestigious invitationals and sectionals.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Debated difficult or controversial decisions and worked to achieve consensus.\n\n3\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n\x0cSTEVENSON, JOHN. Q.\njolietjohn@aol.com\n\nPage 2\n\nTEACHING EXPERIENCE\nTeacher, Quincy Middle School, Quincy, IL, August 1997 \xe2\x80\x93 May 2001\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Planned and implemented lessons for a fifth grade classroom of 27 students.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Wrote poems to go with class lessons on feelings.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Recorded assessments using Grade Machine software.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Coordinated a positive vs. negative consequence homework and quiz plan.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Assessed student progress through daily participation, class work, homework, quizzes and\nexams.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Monitored students during field trips to the zoo and to a children\xe2\x80\x99s jazz concert.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Developed games for reviewing prior to exams.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Tailored lessons to meet the needs of students with ADHD, deafness, autism and physical\nlimitations.\nPROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES\n\xe2\x80\x9cPromotion of Positive Behavioral Change in Elementary Students,\xe2\x80\x9d Peoria, IL, September\n2004\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Presentation at Illinois Association for School, College and University Staffing (IASCUS) Annual\nConference.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe State of the Art of Affective Education,\xe2\x80\x9d Lewis University, Romeoville, IL, October 1999\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Guest lecturer in graduate seminar for Elementary Education.\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n4\n\n\x0cThomas L. James\ntomjames@hotmail.com\n222 First Street; Leland, IL 60531; 815-886-7355\n\nOBJECTIVE\nDepartment chair \xe2\x80\x93 middle school social studies.\n\nEDUCATION\nNorthern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL\nMaster of Science in Education, Educational Administration, May 2006\nBachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, May 1977\nCertifications: Illinois Type 75 and 03; Endorsements: Middle School Social Science and\nLanguage Arts\n\nLEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nImproved curriculum experience for ELL students through design of materials and\nactivities that relate directly to everyday life\nChaired Local Professional Development Committee to approve certifications\nUpgraded student management database, adding enhancements to facilitate tracking\nof information changes\nModified class work for students with IEPs: Tourettes, Cerebral Palsy, Downs, LD,\nand ADHD students\nSet curriculum goals for social studies to achieve alignment with state standards\nProvided direction to colleagues as team leader in middle school setting\nMentored novice teachers, establishing a weekly schedule for mentoring meetings\nSupervised a student teacher, giving positive feedback and diplomatic suggestions for\nimprovement\nDeveloped master schedules, daily schedules and set agendas for staff meetings\nSet practice schedules as head coach\nCreated agenda for improvement of athletes\xe2\x80\x99 skills\nEvaluated assistant coaches\xe2\x80\x99 performances through spontaneous advice, informal\nconversations, and written evaluations\nAssisted in the development of electronic grade book program and website\nServed on technology improvement committee\n\nTEACHING EXPERIENCE\nLeland Middle School, Leland, IL; 7th grade social studies, 1995- present\nLeland Elementary School, Leland, IL; 6th grade social studies, 1981-1995\nSnow Elementary, Freeport, IL; 5th grade, 1979-1981\nCortland Elementary School, Cortland, IL; 4-5th grade, 1979\nPaw Paw Elementary School, Paw Paw, IL; 5th grade, 1977-1978\n\n5\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n\x0cThomas L. James\n\nPage 2\n\ntomjames@hotmail.com\n\nCOACHING EXPERIENCE\nLeland Middle School assistant soccer, 2002-2004\nLeland Middle School boys\xe2\x80\x99 basketball, 1987-2003\n\xe2\x80\xa2 7th grade, 1985-1991; 1994-1998\n\xe2\x80\xa2 8th grade/head coach, 1992\xe2\x80\x931993; 1998-1999\nLeland Middle School football, 1988-2001\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Head coach, 1993-2001\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Assistant coach, 1988-1992\nLeland Middle School girls\xe2\x80\x99 basketball, 1988-1999\n\xe2\x80\xa2 7th grade, 1990-2000\n\xe2\x80\xa2 8th grade/head coach, 2001\nLeland High School head coach, girls\xe2\x80\x99 softball, 1991-2000\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Regional Champions, 1994, 1995\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Regional 2nd place, 2001\nLeland High School Freshman/Sophomore boys\xe2\x80\x99 baseball, 1989-1993\nLeland Junior High wrestling, assistant, 1985-1987\nLeland High School Sophomore football, 1981-1985\nLeland Elementary, 5th \xe2\x80\x936th basketball, 1982-1984\nLeland Junior High football: assistant, 1982-1983\nLeland High School Freshman football, 1980-1983\nLeland High School Freshman boys\xe2\x80\x99 basketball, 1981-1982\n\nPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS\nIllinois Principals\xe2\x80\x99 Association\nNational Education Association\nIllinois Education Association\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n6\n\n\x0cJohn L. Jones\n1515 Elm Street\nDeKalb, IL 60115\n(815) 787-4131\njonesjohnl@aol.com\n\nOBJECTIVE\nPosition as an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.\nPROFESSIONAL PREPARATION & ENDORSEMENTS\nEd.S. Type 75 Administrative\nNorthern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL\nM.M.Ed. Choral Music\nVanderCook School of Music, Chicago, IL\nM.A.Ed. Curriculum & Design\nNorth Central College, Naperville, IL\nB.M.E. Choral-General-Vocal\nIllinois State University, Normal, IL\nPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE\nBuilding Principal\nFine Arts Department Chair\nDirector of Drama\n\nPrairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake, IL\nPrairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake, IL\nPrairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake, IL\n\nDec 2005\nAug 2004\nAug 2002\nDec 1997\n\nMay 2002-Present\nAug 1998-May 2002\nAug 1998-May 2002\n\nADMINISTRATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Completed a two-year administrative internship with Prairie Ridge District #155 superintendent as direct\nsupervisor, accomplishing projects at the building and district level.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Led staff in the development of rubrics and audition guidelines that quantify the process for dramatic\nproductions.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Facilitated district-wide curriculum mapping in the areas of Choral Music and Music Theory.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Created outreach program to the parents of students in the arts at Prairie Ridge High School and designed\na school website for drama.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Spearheaded initiative to catalogue and enter all choral music in the district into an online database for\ninter-school loan.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Developed language for extra-curricular stipend proposal committee.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Managed fine arts budgets and organized fundraisers and travel.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Founded the annual Faculty Variety Shows at Prairie Ridge High School to raise funds for the Capital\nImprovement Campaign.\nCOMMUNITY EXPERIENCE\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Public education representative on the Performing Committee at the Raue Center For The Arts In Crystal\nLake, Aug 2002-Present\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Committee of Music and Worship at The Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake: Chair, Nov 2003Present\nPROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Directed a cappella choir selected to perform at the 2002 Illinois All-State Music Festival.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Guest conductor for five district and conference choral festivals in Northern Illinois.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Commissioned by Illinois Wesleyan University to compose a selection for the advanced choral ensemble.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Direct choral ensembles that repeatedly receive 1st place rankings at state and international competitions.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Produce and direct annual school musical, which includes 150 students, 8 co-directors, and over 50 parent\nvolunteers.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Founded the Prairie Ridge High School Holiday Madrigal Dinners, which involve close to 100 students.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Chapter President of Illinois Music Education Association.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Named to Who\xe2\x80\x99s Who Among America\xe2\x80\x99s Teachers for six consecutive years.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Named Most Creative Teacher by the students of Prairie Ridge High School.\n\n7\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n\x0cJanet R. Smith\n1515 Elm Street\nDeKalb, IL 60115\n\n(815) 787-4131\nsmithjanet47@aol.com\n\nOBJECTIVE\nChief School Business Official for Fieldcrest School District #105\nPROFESSIONAL PREPARATION & ENDORSEMENTS\nType 75 Certification \xe2\x80\x93 School Business Management, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, May 2006\nM.S.Ed. Business Education \xe2\x80\x93 Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, August 1997\nB.S. Accountancy \xe2\x80\x93 Illinois State University, Normal, IL, December 1995\nPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE\nSchool Business Manager, Fieldcrest School District #105, Volo, IL, May 2004 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\nBusiness Department Chair, Prairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake, IL, May 2002 \xe2\x80\x93 May 2003\nBusiness Education Teacher, Prairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake, IL, August 1997 \xe2\x80\x93 August 2001\nAccountant, Mangle and Slaughter, LLP, Crystal Lake, IL, January 1995 \xe2\x80\x93 August 1997\nADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Completed a two-year administrative internship with Fieldcrest CUSD #105 Assistant Superintendent for\nFinances, accomplishing projects at the building and district levels.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Forecasted a $30 million budget, demonstrating a thorough understanding of state finance structure and the\ninfluence that programming modifications have on the fiscal stability of a public school district.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Developed monthly and annual financial reports; managed the district\xe2\x80\x99s insurance program.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Supervised the maintenance and development of a complex of facilities consisting of 12 buildings.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Coordinated a transportation system using district-owned vehicles as well as a private contractor (Laidlaw)\nserving the public school population.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Directed a cafeteria program serving 5500 meals per day; monitored adherence to state and federal\nnutritional standards.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Spearheaded construction and renovation of two elementary schools and one middle school; researched\nfactors of instructional effectiveness, long-term infrastructure quality, and best value in building materials for\ntax dollars expended.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Partnered on the district negotiation team with the Director of Human Resources and bargaining unit heads\nto maintain a current knowledge of factors impacting employee recruitment and retention.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Founded an annual student-faculty basketball game to raise funds for the Capital Improvement Campaign.\nCOMMUNITY EXPERIENCE\n\xe2\x80\xa2 McHenry County Youth Services Bureau Board, August 2002 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Finance Advisory Board, McHenry County College, November 2003 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\nACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Audited commercial entities and financial institutions.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Developed individual and corporate retirement plans.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Designed corporate accounting systems and procedures, recommending improvements in internal controls.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Consulted regarding applications of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted\nauditing standards (GAAS), accountants\xe2\x80\x99 liability, economic damages, and forensic accounting matters.\nPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS\n\xe2\x80\xa2 IASBO and ASBO\n\xe2\x80\xa2 National Society of Accountants\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Financial Planning Association\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Certified Public Accountant\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n8\n\n\x0cREFERENCE SHEET\nSet this up the same way you set up the heading on your resume:\nPATRICIA SPAULDING\n9037 N. Adams Rd\nOak Park, IL 60304\n708-524-3252\npatspaulding19@aol.com\n\nREFERENCES\nDr. Andrew Foster, Superintendent\nLincoln Elementary School\n615 W. Kemper Place\nChicago, IL 60614\n312-880-1111\najfoster@cps.edu\nDr. Mary Plain, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources\nAustin Park Unified School District\nWebster, IL 63646\n217-333-2200\nmaryplain@niu.edu\nJane Edwards, School Board President\nIrving Elementary School\n1125 S. Cuyler Ave\nOak Park, IL 60304\n708-524-5566\njaned@aol.com\n____________________________________________________________________________\nA total of three to five references is optimal.\nALWAYS ask permission from a reference before giving his/her name to an employer.\nGive your references a copy of your resume.\nBe sure to use your references' titles. Give only professional addresses and phone\nnumbers.\nSchool administrators (or cooperating teachers, for a student teacher) who have observed\nyour work are the best choices for references.\nNever use a friend, coworker or relative as a reference.\n\n9\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n\x0cTHESAURUS\n\nAccelerated\nHastened\nQuickened\nAdvanced\nAccomplished\nCompleted\nFinished\nAchieved\nExecuted\nOvercame\nReached\nRealized\nActed\nOperated\nPerformed\nActivated\nEnergized\nStimulated\nVitalized\nAdapted\nAccommodated\nAdjusted\nAddressed\nConcentrated\nFocused\nAdjusted\nAcclimatize\nFamiliarized\nAdministered\nAdministrate\nExecuted\nGoverned\nSupervised\nAdvanced\nEncouraged\nFostered\nPromoted\nAdvised\nConferred\nConsulted\nAdvocated\nEncouraged\nFavored\nAided\nAssisted\nHelped\nAllocated\nAllowed\nApportioned\nAssigned\nAnalyzed\nBroke down\nDissected\n\nAnswered\nRejoined\nReplied\nResponded\nReturned\nApplied\nPertained\nPressed\nRelated\nUrged\nAppraised\nAssessed\nEstimated\nEvaluated\nRated\nSurveyed\nValued\nApproved\nAccepted\nFavored\nArbitrated\nJudged\nUmpired\nArranged\nDisposed\nOrdered\nOrganized\nSystematized\nAssembled\nCalled\nConvened\nSummoned\nAssessed\nAppraised\nEvaluated\nAssigned\nAllocated\nAllotted\nAllowed\nGave\nAttained\nAccomplished\nAchieved\nGained\nReached\nWon\nAudited\nAnalyzed\nExamined\nInspected\nReviewed\nScanned\n\nAugmented\nCompounded\nEnlarged\nExpanded\nExtended\nHeightened\nIncreased\nAuthorized\nApproved\nFacilitated\nEnabled\nEndorsed\nPromoted\nAwarded\nAllotted\nAssigned\nEndowed\nBalanced\nAdjusted\nCompensated\nCorresponded\nOutweighed\nRedeemed\nBegan\nCommenced\nInaugurated\nInitiated\nLaunched\nBoosted\nHeightened\nHiked\nIncreased\nRaised\nBuilt\nConstructed\nManufactured\nCalculated\nComputed\nEstimated\nFigured\nCaptivated\nAllured\nAttracted\nCharmed\nEnchanted\nFascinated\nCataloged\nEnrolled\nInscribed\nListed\nCharted\nArranged\nDesigned\nDevised\nPlanned\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\nChecked\nCorrected\nClarified\nCleared up\nExplained\nIllustrated\nSettled\n\nConsulted\nAdvised\nCarried 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up\nReinforced\nEnergized\nFortified\nStrengthened\n\nRelated\nApplied\nAssociated\nCombined\nDescribed\nJoined\nLinked\nNarrated\nPertained\nRecounted\nReported\nRestated\nUnited\nReorganized\nRearranged\nReconstituted\nReconstructed\nReordered\nReoriented\nReplaced\nChanged\nReinstated\nRestored\nReturned\nShifted\nReported\nDescribed\nRecited\nRelated\nStated\nRepresented\nDepicted\nDescribed\nImaged\nInterpreted\nPictured\nPortrayed\nResearched\nInquired\nInvestigated\nProbed\nResponded\nAnswered\nReplied\nReturned\nResponsible\nAccountable\nAnswerable\nLiable\nRestored\nRecalled\nReclaimed\nRecovered\nReestablished\nRefurbished\nReinstated\nReintroduced\nRejuvenated\nRenewed\nRevived\n\nProgrammed\nScheduled\nSet up\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n12\n\n\x0cRevamped\nMended\nRebuilt\nReconstructed\nRedrafted\nRepaired\nRevised\nRewrote\nReviewed\nReconsidered\nReevaluated\nReexamined\nRevised\nRedrafted\nRedrew\nRestyled\nReworked\nRewrote\nRevitalized\nReactivated\nRekindled\nRenewed\nResurrected\nRetrieved\nRevived\nSaved\nMaintained\nPreserved\nSustained\nScheduled\nBooked\nCarded\nListed\nRecorded\nTimed\nScreened\nFended\nProtected\nSecured\nShielded\nSearched\nExamined\nInspected\nRummaged\nScanned\nScoured\nSecured\nAcquired\nAssured\nInsured\nObtained\nProtected\nShielded\nSelected\nChose\nElected\nOpted (for)\nPreferred\n\nShaped\nAssembled\nBuilt\nConstructed\nFabricated\nFormed\nFramed\nMade\nMolded\nSimplified\nStreamlined\nSimulated\nActed\nAssumed\nResembled\nSold\nMarketed\nMerchandised\nRetailed\nVended\nSolved\nFixed\nResolved\nWorked out\nSpecialized\nEnumerated\nItemized\nParticularized\nSpecified\nSpecified\nMentioned\nNamed\nStarted\nBegan\nCreated\nEstablished\nInitiated\nOrganized\nStreamlined\nSimplified\nStrengthened\nEncouraged\nEnergized\nReinforced\nStudied\nContemplated\nExamined\nInspected\nSurveyed\nSuggested\nImplied\nIndicated\nInsinuated\nSummarized\nSummed\nSynopsized\nSupervised\nOversaw\nSuperintended\n\n13\n\nSupplied\nDelivered\nDispensed\nProvided\nTransferred\nSupported\nAdvocated\nEncouraged\nEndured\nProvided\nSustained\nUpheld\nSurpassed\nExceeded\nExcelled\nTrumped\nSurveyed\nAssessed\nEvaluated\nExamined\nInspected\nOverlooked\nOversaw\nSustained\nAbided\nEndured\nPreserved\nUpheld\nSynthesized\nArranged\nHarmonized\nIntegrated\nUnified\nSystematized\nArranged\nOrdered\nOrganized\nTargeted\nAimed\nTaught\nDisciplined\nEducated\nInstructed\nTrained\nTerminated\nAdjourned\nClosed\nCompleted\nDismissed\nFinished\nLeft\nResigned\nTested\nChecked\nDemonstrated\nExamined\nProved\nTried\nTotaled\nAdded\nAggregated\nSubtracted\n\nTracked\nCovered\nTraced\nTrailed\n\nValidated\nConfirmed\nJustified\nVerified\n\nTraded\nChanged\nExchanged\nSubstituted\n\nVerified\nConfirmed\nJustified\nValidated\n\nTrained\nEnticed\nInstructed\nReeducated\n\nWidened\nBroadened\n\nTransformed\nChanged\nConverted\nTransferred\nTranslated\nTransposed\nTranslated\nConverted\nRendered\nTransposed\n\nWon\nAccomplished\nAchieved\nAttained\nWorked\nActed\nHandled\nOperated\nPerformed\nRan\nWrote\nInscribed\n\nTransmitted\nDispatched\nForwarded\nRouted\nSent\nUncovered\nDisclosed\nDiscovered\nRevealed\nUnveiled\nUndertook\nAttempted\nEngaged\nUnified\nConcentrated\nIntegrated\nUnited\nUpdated\nModernized\nRefreshed\nRefurbished\nRejuvenated\nRenewed\nUpgraded\nAdvanced\nElevated\nPreferred\nPromoted\nUsed\nApplied\nEmployed\nExercised\nHandled\nServed\nUtilized\nUtilized\nApplied\nEmployed\nHandled\nUsed\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n\x0cINTERVIEW QUESTIONS - PRINCIPAL\n1. Have you ever served as a principal? If, so what grade-level schools (elementary, middle,\nhigh)? How many years in each role?\n2. What was the test performance of the students in your school (state tests, national tests)?\n3. Describe your average daily routine by percent of time spent in each of the following:\nDiscipline, buses, lunchroom, classroom visits, parent conferences, staff meetings, building\nand grounds, paperwork/reports, meetings outside of school.\n4. What role do parents play in your school? Give specific examples.\n5. What is the function of the PTA/PTO in your school?\n6. What is the function of the School Council in your school?\n7. How do you recruit teachers?\n8. How do you keep parents informed?\n9. Describe your style of leadership and give examples.\n10. How would you handle a situation where a parent wants his/her child removed from a\nparticular teacher\xe2\x80\x99s classroom; however, the teacher wants the child to stay?\n11. Name five words that best describe you as an administrator.\n12. Give three reasons why you should be selected as the principal of our school.\n13. What are your immediate or short-term goals for our school? What are your five-year goals?\n14. Who do you involve in decision-making issues?\n15. How do you evaluate student work and how do you know whether that work meets standards?\n16. How do you evaluate teachers and other staff? What are your criteria?\n17. Explain your view of work ethics.\n18. How do you monitor staff members in their compliance with the State Code of Ethics?\n19. What role would the business community serve in a school under your supervision?\n20. Describe your involvement in community and civic activities.\n21. Describe the best teacher you know. Describe the best parent you know. Describe the best\nstudent you know.\n22. How do you measure the success of a school?\n23. What are the steps you follow in dealing with a child who is not demonstrating success? Who\ndo you involve and when?\n24. Describe your most successful experience as a principal.\n25. Describe you worst experience as a principal.\n\nCopyright (c) 2003 Georgia School Council Institute. All rights reserved. Text materials on this site may be\nreproduced or reprinted for non-commercial purposes, provided that the source is cited.\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n14\n\n\x0cMissouri School Boards\xe2\x80\x99 Association\nINTERVIEWING CANDIDATES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS \xe2\x80\x93\nUNABRIDGED LIST\nGeneral Questions\n1. Why do you want to leave your present job?\n2. What makes this job interesting to you?\n3. If you were selected for this job, would you have any difficulty getting released at this late date?\n4. What is your educational preparation?\n5. What are your professional experiences?\n6. What do you know about this community and school district?\n7. If you were offered this job, would your present district try to entice you to stay, and if they did, what would you do?\n8. What do you consider to be your weaknesses as an administrator?\n9. What do you consider to be your greatest strengths as an administrator?\n10. We think we have several good candidates. How can you convince us that you are the right person for this job?\n11. How do you feel about retaining the current administrator\xe2\x80\x99s personal secretary versus selecting your own?\n12. What do you do for recreation? How do you relax?\n13. What are the methods you will use to keep yourself and this board current on important matters?\nQuestions Regarding Board-Administrator Relations:\n1. What are the standards you use for judging whether or not a board of education is doing its job?\n2. Can you clearly define the role of the board and the role of the administrator?\n3. What should a board member do when a parent contacts him/her with a school problem?\n4. How familiar are you with Robert\xe2\x80\x99s Rules of Order-Revised?\n5. Do you believe that you should make a recommendation to the board on every agenda item that requires any type of board\naction?\n6. Have you ever written or worked on any school board policies?\n7. How do you feel about teachers, administrators, and school board members attending professional meetings?\n8. How would you orient new administrative staff members, teachers, and board members to their positions?\nQuestions Regarding Personnel:\n1. What is your philosophy on delegating authority? How do you then maintain accountability?\n2. What can a school district do about a marginally effective teacher and/or administrator?\n3. In your judgment, what are the primary activities of a good school principal?\n4. Describe how you would work with principals in a school this size.\n5. If you took this administrative position, would you expect to have your performance formally evaluated? How often? By whom?\n6. What procedure would you use in recommending the employment of personnel to the board?\n7. Have you used a formal personnel evaluation system for certified personnel? For non-certified personnel?\n8. In personnel evaluation, what is the role of the principal, superintendent, and board of education?\n9. In the hiring procedure, what are the roles of the teaching staff, principals, superintendent and board of education?\n10. Is it possible to dismiss a weak teacher? Have you done this? How would you do it?\n11. What do you see as the chain of command in a school system of this size, including the board of education?\nQuestions Regarding Professional Negotiations:\n1. What are the advantages/disadvantages of school employee unions?\n2. Define the roles in the negotiation process of the principals, superintendent, and board of education.\n3. Have you ever been the chief negotiator in developing a salary schedule or contract?\nQuestions Regarding Public School Finance:\n1. Are you familiar with the financial accounting system used in this state?\n2. What experience have you had in investing school funds?\n3. What experience have you had in building a complete school budget? What was the process you used?\n4. Have you ever been involved in deficit financing? What is your philosophy on deficit spending?\n5. What is your philosophy on surplus in your school budget? How much is needed?\n6. Do you understand the state funding formula for this state?\n7. What are the ways a local school district can increase state funding for a) special education; b) vocational education; c) general\nprograms, and d) others?\n8. What is the most important school business function an administrator such as you would perform?\n9. What do you know about the financial condition of this district? How would you describe our situation?\n10. Have you ever conducted a bond levy election to build a building? What were the results?\n11. Have you ever conducted an operating levy election to fund general operating expenses? Results?\n12. How would you conduct a campaign for a bond levy election or an operating levy election?\n\n15\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n\x0cQuestions Regarding Curriculum:\n1. Do you believe a school district has responsibility for improving the instructional effectiveness of its teachers?\n2. How can this community and this board know they have an effective school program?\n3. How does a principal, superintendent and board of education encourage good teaching?\n4. How would you initiate curriculum change?\n5. How responsible should the school be to community pressure on curriculum?\n6. How would you organize this district, curriculum-wise, so that you can guarantee improvement?\n7. What is your philosophy on back-to-basics?\n8. What is the role of the staff, principal, superintendent, and board of education in curriculum development and/or innovation?\n9. How should this district\xe2\x80\x99s curriculum be split between college prep and vocational course or programs?\n10. What is the extent of offerings a school district this size should have?\n11. What do you think the role of extra-curricular activities should be in this school?\n12. How will you align and audit the district\xe2\x80\x99s curriculum with the state standards?\n13. What experience have you had in dealing with federal programs?\n14. What do you think this district should do about minimal competency testing?\n15. Have you developed a School Improvement Plan? Tell us about it.\nQuestions Regarding Maintenance, Transportation, and food Service Programs:\n1. What experience have you had with a transportation program?\n2. Do you recommend that the district contract a transportation service or that the district operate its own transportation system?\n3. How would you organize this district\xe2\x80\x99s custodial services?\n4. Would you have a custodial maintenance and preventative maintenance plan for the district? How long would it take you to put a plan\nof this sort into operation?\n5. How would you operate the food service program? Should the food service program operate in the black?\nQuestions Regarding School/Community Relations:\n1. Describe how you would go about establishing good public relations in this school district.\n2. What\xe2\x80\x99s the most important \xe2\x80\x9cfirst step\xe2\x80\x9d a principal/superintendent should usually take in a new district?\n3. What is the board\xe2\x80\x99s role in school/community relations with respect to committees in the school?\n4. What is the role of the community with respect to committees in the school?\n5. What communication methods would you use between the school and the parents?\n6. What do you think the principal\xe2\x80\x99s role is in the PTO?\n7. What is your philosophy on parent-teacher conferences?\n8. How do you feel about the community using school facilities? Equipment?\n9. What is your position on field trips for students a) into the community? b) outside the community?\nQUESTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATORS TO ASK IN AN INTERVIEW:\n1. What is the major task to be accomplished by the new administration?\n2. How has the community supported the school, and what pressure groups are active in the community?\n3. What are the board\xe2\x80\x99s expectations of the principal and the superintendent?\n4. What are your visions for this district?\n5. Is there an internal candidate for the position?\n6. How stable has the staff and administration been in this district?\n7. What is the board\xe2\x80\x99s perception of curricular strengths and weaknesses?\n8. What are the conditions of the physical facilities?\n9. What is the financial condition of the district?\n10. What roles do the principal, superintendent, and board play in the bargaining process?\n11. What is the board\xe2\x80\x99s philosophy toward the use of lay advisory groups/committees in the school?\n12. What are the population trends of the district?\n13. What are the district\xe2\x80\x99s current evaluation procedures?\n14. Does the board have any expectations for my personal (or my family\xe2\x80\x99s) involvement in community activities?\n15. How does the board view its role as it relates to the principal and/or superintendent?\n16. How does the board feel that the proper role-playing between board and superintendent should be ensured and maintained?\n17. How would you describe the community power structure?\n18. What are the board\xe2\x80\x99s expectations for staff involvement in decision-making?\n19. Is the board committed to allowing the professional staff to make professional decisions?\n20. What commitments does the board have to making itself an effective board?\n21. Is the board supportive of the administrative staff being active in professional associations?\n22. How does the board view student discipline in the schools?\n23. What are the board\xe2\x80\x99s sources of pride in the schools?\n24. Is there a congenial working relationship among members of the board?\n25. What is the normal length of board meetings and how are they attended?\n26. If I am a serious candidate, will the board allow me to review the agendas and minutes of several past board meetings?\n27. How has the community voted in the past on bond and tax referenda?\n28. What are the district\xe2\x80\x99s attendance figures?\n29. Have there been any problems between the board and the teachers\xe2\x80\x99 organization?\n30. What are the terms of each of the board members?\n31. What is the socioeconomic makeup of the student body?\n32. What are the board\xe2\x80\x99s residency requirements for employees?\n33. What kind of contract does the board plan to enter into with the new administrator?\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n16\n\n\x0cSAMPLE POSITION DESCRIPTION\nAssistant Principal \xe2\x80\x93 Elementary School\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Knowledge and understanding of special education referral process\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Teaching experience in a K-5 setting\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively with diverse groups\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Knowledge and understanding of best teaching practices\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent communication and organizational skills\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to facilitate instructionally-focused meetings\nCERTIFICATION\nThe successful candidate must meet the legal certification requirements for an administrator in the State of Illinois:\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Certified Teacher\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Illinois Type 75 General Administrative Certificate\nAPPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS\nThe Board of Education encourages applications for the position of Assistant Principal from qualified candidates.\nPersons wishing to be considered for the position should submit the following:\n1. A letter of interest outlining specific experiences and relevant professional highlights. This letter should be\naddressed to: (Assistant Superintendent\xe2\x80\x99s name), Assistant Superintendent, school address, city, state, zip code.\n2. Completed online employment application available at ____________________ (website address). Click on\n\xe2\x80\x9cHuman Resources\xe2\x80\x9d link located on the far right of the top menu bar, and click the \xe2\x80\x9cOnline Application\xe2\x80\x9d link found in\nthe Employment Opportunities Section.\nAll materials received will be treated confidentially.\nThe initial screening of applicants will begin ______, first round interviews will be conducted on ______, and\nfinalists will be interviewed beginning on ______. The candidate selected for the position will be recommended to\nthe Board of Education at the ______ Board of Education meeting. The start date for the position will be ______.\nCONTRACT AND COMPENSATION\nThe compensation package for this 11-month position will be competitive with similar positions in the area and\ncommensurate with the qualifications, education, and experience of the candidate.\nMedical, dental, life, and disability insurance is provided, as well as a 9% TRS contribution.\nBELIEF STATEMENTS\nDistrict 102 believes:\n\xe2\x80\xa2 That all people can learn\n\xe2\x80\xa2 That the application of knowledge empowers learners\n\xe2\x80\xa2 In an environment that promotes and supports learning\n\xe2\x80\xa2 That each individual must be respected\n\xe2\x80\xa2 In active responsible partnerships\n\xe2\x80\xa2 In targeting resources for our priorities\n\xe2\x80\xa2 In continuous improvement\n\nThis position description was adapted from the listing for an Assistant Principal opening at Tripp Elementary School, Aptakisic-Tripp School\nDistrict 102, Buffalo Grove, IL\n\n17\n\nEducational Administration Employment Guide \xe2\x80\x93 Career Services\n\n\x0cWEBSITES FOR EDUCATORS\nCareer Services Contact Information\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nResume Critiques\nCredential Requests\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nCertification Requirements (All States)\nIllinois State Board of Education\nIllinois Regional Offices of Education\nChicago Public Schools\nIASA Online (Illinois Education Job Bank)\nProject Connect\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nTeach for America\nBoarding Schools Online\nPeterson\xe2\x80\x99s Private School Directory\nCarney, Sandoe & Associates\nNational Association of Independent Schools\nArchdiocese of Chicago\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nwww.salary.com\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nUniversity of Northern Iowa Overseas Teaching\nOverseas Teaching (U.S. Department of State)\nTeaching in Japan\nU.S. Department of Defense schools\nUnited Kingdom\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nAustralia & New Zealand\nCanada\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nHigher Ed Jobs\nwww.higheredjobs.com\nChronicle of Higher Education\nchronicle.com\nCommunity College Job Board\nwww.ccollegejobs.com\nUnited Kingdom Universities\nwww.tes.co.uk\nwww.thesis.co.uk\nNIU Career Services \xe2\x80\x93 www.niu.edu/CareerServices\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\n\nInformation on schools attending NIU\xe2\x80\x99s annual\nMid-America Educators\xe2\x80\x99 Job Fair\nNIU Major WebLinks for Education\nVictor eRecruiting \xe2\x80\x93 post your resume; 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