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Osborne F. Abbey, Jr.

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    Section I: Getting There — The Challenges of Obtaining a Teaching Position
    1. The First Challenge — Preparing to Enter the Job Market
    2. The Second Challenge — Obtaining An Interview
    3. You Only Have One Chance to Make a Good Impression
    4. Decision Time — When An Offer of A Job Arrives
    Section II: Life In A School
    5. Learning the Culture of Your School
    6. The Policy and Procedural Manuals
    7. The Observation/Evaluation Process and Professional Development Plan
    8. Teachers’ Rooms, Custodians, Secretaries, and Other Helpful Hints
    9. Committee Membership
    10.Staff Discipline
    Section III: Life In A Classroom
    11. Teaching: A Blend of Good Pedagogy, Challenging Curriculum, and Solid Lesson Planning
    12. Designing and Managing Your Classroom
    13. Homework
    14. Parent Interaction
    15. Budget Building
    Section IV: Life In A District
    16. Payroll, Health Benefits, Sick Days, and Personal Days
    17. Bargaining Unit Membership
    18. Board of Education Governance
    Closing Thoughts
    Post Script



Ready-to-use advice on every important aspect of your job!
A Practical Guide for New Teachers:
Getting There, Surviving, and Succeeding
Osborne F. Abbey, Jr., Assistant Superintendent, Township of Union Public Schools, Union, NJ

From finding a job to understanding and dealing with the levels of Board of Education governance, this practical guide helps new teachers meet today’s unique educational challenges. Arranged into easy-to-follow sections on obtaining a teaching position, life in the school, life in the classroom, and life in a district, it’s one truly handy and helpful reference that new teachers will refer to again and again, long after they step into their first classrooms. Clearly written, this new guide helps you:

  • Write letters and resumes, conduct your job search, interview successfully, and get that job!
  • Understand policies and procedural guidelines and how the observation and evaluation processes interact.
  • Manage your classroom effectively while maximizing instruction.
  • Understand and deal with the board of education governance, health benefits, and being a member of a teacher’s union.
  • And much more.

2003 Paperbound 216pp est. ISBN 1-929024-55-X Order #1055 $9.95

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