This page offers guidance on using the New Teacher Finder (NTF) to post, edit, and manage job vacancies, as well as search for qualified candidates. It explains what makes an effective posting and why NTF is a key tool in the hiring process. You'll also find information on Virtual Networking Events, including how to use the Radancy platform for online hiring. Additional resources include tips for marketing your school through social media and strategies for advertising open teaching positions.
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The page on "Hiring Resources and Best Practices" offers guidelines and strategies for the planning, recruitment, and selection of new teacher candidates. It includes information on resources for early hiring and inclusive teacher recruitment, and tips on using internship certifications. The planning section discusses best hiring practices and team planning guides. In recruitment, it provides a school tour planning checklist and advice on using online tools and social media for candidate recruitment. This page serves as a comprehensive resource for school principals and hiring managers.
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Early Commitment allows schools in select districts to connect with and secure candidates in high-need certification and subject areas before budgets are released in June. Schools participating in Early Commitment have access to events and candidate lists prior to the rest of the city.
As part of the initiative, a commitment is made between a school and a candidate early in the hiring season, which secures the candidate pre-budget and allows the school to have more time to focus on onboarding and curriculum development throughout the summer.
Eligible schools: All Bronx (Districts 7-12), Brooklyn North (Districts 16, 19, 23, 32) , Brooklyn South (District 17), Queens South (District 27), District 75 (Citywide), ACCESS schools in the geo districts listed, and NEW! Select special education early childhood expansion sites​.
Candidates from traditional teacher certification pathways making an Early Commitment by June 16 are eligible to receive a $1,000 signing stipend.
Prioritize staffing in bilingual education, bilingual special education, English as a New Language, and world languages while the pool is more robust, and candidates are eligible for the stipend.
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The "Special Education and Bilingual Teacher Staffing Resources" provides information and programs to support staffing for special education and bilingual subject teacher positions. It covers areas like certification options, posting bilingual vacancies, guidance on special education services, and Extended Certification Programs. This resource aims to enhance teacher qualifications and better equip them to meet diverse educational needs.
Resources to support hiring and onboarding a diverse and inclusive pool of teachers. The Inclusive Teacher Recruitment & Hiring Initiative (ITRHI) aims to ensure that the DOE works towards having a diverse teacher representation that better reflects student makeup. The DOE is launching the Inclusive Teacher Recruitment & Hiring Initiative to promote diversity in our teacher workforce further to better serve and support our diverse student and school communities. Research has shown that students of color do better when they see someone who looks like them in the classroom.
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The page provides detailed information on teacher recruitment and certification programs in New York City, including the NYC Teaching Fellows and NYC Teaching Collaborative for alternative teacher training, Career and Technical Education (CTE) candidate hiring processes, and various teacher certifications. It also covers other alternative certification programs like Urban Teacher Residency and Bronx Talent Initiative. The page is a resource for schools and educators looking to understand and navigate the hiring and training processes for different types of teacher candidates in NYC.
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The page focuses on onboarding and supporting new teachers, providing resources and guidelines for the onboarding process, including its definition, components, timeline, and effective strategies. It also offers a New Teacher Toolkit and an Onboarding Roadmap, along with various HR resources that can be shared with new teachers. Additionally, the page covers Professional Development, detailing various types of opportunities and resources available for teacher development and pedagogy. This resource is aimed at helping schools effectively integrate and support new teachers.
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This page provides information and tools to help schools with staffing and human resources. It includes support for hiring substitute teachers and paraprofessionals, guidance on NYS teacher certification, and updates on NYCPS hiring policies. You'll also find resources for selecting excessed staff, filling supervisory vacancies, and hiring specialized roles such as school librarians and Pupil Personnel Services staff (counselors, social workers, psychologists, and attendance teachers). Additional support is available for DSL Field Teams and Human Resource Directors.
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This page provides guidance for hiring and onboarding Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers. It includes information on CTE staffing procedures, recommended onboarding practices for new CTE hires, and which certifications qualify educators to teach computer science courses. Schools can also find specific steps for identifying and hiring qualified CTE candidates.
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