Our Career Services staff put together this step-by-step guide for teaching candidates who are beginning their job search.
Materials You'll Need to Apply
- Cover Letter & Resume
- Applications (Paper and On-line)
- College Transcripts
- Credential File
- Portfolio
Application Details
Cover Letter & Resume
Applications
- Apply on-line
- BOCES OWR
- RCSD
- Webster
- WNYRIC - Buffalo
- OLAS - Eastern NY and Downstate
- Download others from district websites
- Essay Questions - See Writing Center for critiques
Transcripts
- Official - Leave in sealed envelopes
- Unofficial - OK to scan and upload or attach to paper applications
- Need one from every school attended
- Registrar's Office only source on our campus
Credential File
A credential file keeps students' letters of recommendation on file in the Career Services Office. Upon request, copies are sent to prospective employers or graduate schools. View credential file Q&A.
Portfolio
Different from Academic Portfolio
- Shorter, includes selected samples of your very best work
- Lesson and Unit Plans
- Assessments you designed
- Samples of student learning outcomes
- Bulletin boards/Learning Centers
Do not include academic papers or items with comments by others.
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