For all the teachers out there-Question on hiring??

[Disney01]

When you first interviewed, how long did it take to find out if you got the job or not? I interviewed last Monday, and understand that they have to interview others and go through a "process", but I'm not sure how long is normal. I did call the principal on Friday, and she said they were still going through it, but that she would call me either way.

 

[orvilleair]

Brother in law was recently hired. He has 3 years of teaching experience and looked for a school district with more stability. Anyway,

He got called in for a 2nd interview. He was told that there were two other candidates interviewing for the same position. The second interview happened a week and a half after his first interview.

If it doesn't work out, check the web for more openings. In Dayton, Ohio; most of the school districts share a web site that posts openings and applicants can fill out forms. It is kind of a consortium. Also the teachers union might have a jobs board on the web. My wife teaches music, and in Ohio, OMEA has job listings on their web site. Good Luck.
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Scott

 

[SandiH]

It can take anywhere from a few days to over a week. It all depends on how many interviews - over potentially a couple of days, gathering references. I would hope that the principal will call you either way - I had a district not call or respond the e-mails I sent. I figured after a few weeks, I didn't get the job. I hope it works out and you hear soon.

 

[Sirius]

I interviewed on a Monday at 1:00pm and was called the next day at 10:00am. I've know other people who waited two weeks. It depends on several factors.

It's good that you called the principal back. It shows a real interest in the position. She will remember that you called.

Good Luck!

BTW, what do you teach?

 

[KarenB]

I went through this for the first time last summer. If I remember correctly:

Application in at the beginning of June (advertised to the public)
First interview after July 4
Second interview about 1 1/2 weeks later
Offered the position about 1 1/2 weeks after second interview
Second week in August setting up my classroom

It seemed like such a long process. It feels like a roller coaster ride for a while especially if you are interviewing at other districts at the same time!

Good luck!
Karen

 

[Disney01]

[BTW, what do you teach? [/B][/QUOTE]


Nothing yet-Ha Ha! This would be for middle school math and science. This was my second interview. My first was way, way back in March at the beginning of teacher recruitment. I really wasn't going to look for a permanent teaching job until next year, but if they offered it to me, I would take it because it is at a good school. So, it's been a little over a week since my second interview-We'll see!