The following is a list of criteria to help our candidates know the qualities and skills we would like prospective teachers in Fort Zumwalt to demonstrate.

• Has proper certification or will complete proper certification within the current semester

• Has finished or has plans to complete all certification requirements (including 8-16 week student teaching experience) within the current semester

• Has earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the education degree

• Has earned A’s in student teaching

• Has earned B’s or higher in subject areas which the teacher will teach

• Has no criminal background or is honest and able to explain any criminal past

• Any criminal past does not question the candidate’s integrity or moral character

• Has positive references from former employers and student teaching experience or practicum experiences

• Speaks positively about other school districts, parents, students, past employers and community

• Demonstrates positive attitude in the interview process:

  • Phone calls to staff at the district office or in the building

  • Job fairs

  • Other interactions with Fort Zumwalt staff and community

  • Has turned in a completed and professional looking application packet 

  • Answers all questions on the application

  • Uses proper grammar, spelling and punctuation

  • Includes resume, cover letter, transcripts, certification and three letters of recommendation

• In the on-line style profile screener, written answers to questions in application and all screening interviews, candidate demonstrates the following attributes:

  • Student-centeredness

  • Thorough understanding of how students learn

  • Understanding & ability to articulate how to differentiate & individualize for all students including those with IEP’s

  • Responsibility for student growth

  • Professionalism in dress, communication and nature of answers

  • Accountability for personal growth

  • Responsibility for community service

  • Positive communication skills

  • Compassion for children and adults

  • Positive interpersonal skills

  • Willingness to seek and use feedback from all stakeholders

• Has built a positive reputation in previous employment and educational settings

• Has distinguished himself/herself among other candidates in the same content area by having unique training, knowledge, experience, certifications or interests.  Has no inappropriate social networking postings that would question the integrity of the teacher as a role model to students