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Many resources are available to assist you in a job search. These sites include information on job fairs, marketing yourself (letting an employer know of your availability), interviewing skills, and other employment issues. One of the biggest questions to answer is, “Since I am ready for a teaching position, which districts are looking for teachers?” The following resources will assist you in this job search. They represent sources that are among the best for ease of use and comprehensiveness. Additionally, the services provided by the various organizations are free to applicants. However, some of the organizations may have fees for publications, special features, or services.
General Information
http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/aaee/
American Association for Employment in Education. This association has many services and publications.
WantToTeach.Com
Resources for Job Vacancies: Nationwide
http://teachers-teachers.com/
This company maintains a very large database of vacancies. It has coalitions with a number of education
associations.
http://www.education-world.com/
This organization has many features including a database of vacancies.
http://www.nationsjob.com/
This company has jobs for many careers including education.
http://www.ajb.dni.us/
The federal government offers this service with links to state offices such as the Texas Workforce
Commission. It has many features including vacancies for many careers.
http://www.careercenter.ttu.edu/
The Texas Tech University Career Center
Resources for Job Vacancies: Texas
http://www.tasanet.org/EducatorsJobBank/ejb.html
This organization has many varied services including an Educator Job Bank.
http://www.txreap.net/
The Regional Education Applicant and Placement Program (R.E.A.P) began in 2001 and there are many
school districts which participate in the program.
http://www.sbec.state.tx.us
The State Board of Educator Certification web site has many features. Until recently one feature included a
portal to school jobs listed through links to the 20 Regional Education Service Centers. This is due to be
restored soon, and you should check it frequently.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ESC/
The Texas Education Agency web site has many features. One feature is a link to the 20 Regional Education Service Centers. Some of the centers have cooperative recruiting programs with school districts that are located in the region. You may need to hunt for a link to that service, as it is different for each center. The effort is well worth your effort since you will have the capability to reach approximately 1,200 school districts.
Additional Resources: Texas
These resources do not have vacancy databases. However, each can be of assistance as you conduct your
job search for Texas teaching certification.
http://askted.tea.state.tx.us/
This site provides the names and address of every school district and charter school in the State of Texas. You can search for a school district or a campus in a district. There are also additional search features. Mailing labels can be produced from the information.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/
This site is a part of the Texas Education Agency. It can provide you with an in-depth look at every school district and campus in the state including charter schools. Such information can be useful in learning about a particular district(s) that you are considering contacting about vacancies.
http://www.excet.nesinc.com
Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) and Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET)
http://www.tea.state.tx.us
Texas Education Agency (TEA) homepage
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