Student Teacher Orientation Harford County Public Schools
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Welcome! The Job.Mrs. Jillian Lader Human Resources Specialist
Certification.Mrs. Barbara Matthews Certification Specialist Online
Application..Mrs. Jillian Lader Human Resources Specialist
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Our Expectations You will Practice professional maturity
Conform to and perform within school regulations and policies
Report for all school appointments and duties Safeguard all
personal and confidential information concerning your pupils and
use for professional purposes ONLY Strive for personal and
professional growth through continued study and effort
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Our Expectations You will Become familiar with legal
responsibilities of student teachers as stated in related Maryland
School Laws Become familiar with the Harford County Philosophy of
Education Become familiar with the rules and regulations of the
school and the schools handbook for teachers
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Straight from our Mentors! Remember, you are dealing with
professionals Professional dress. Although close in age, especially
with seniors, (you) are to think and act like ADULTS. Familiarize
yourself with school disciplinary policies, especially cell phone
and other personal electronic device usage. Cell phones should not
be visible!
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How to Succeed If you are going to be late/absent, call!
Provide your mentor teacher with lesson plans in a timely manner,
allowing for time to review and revision. Attend all professional
activities: staff development sessions and school in-service days
Stay out of the police blotter and be mindful of your chosen career
while using online social networks!
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Be Respectful, Appreciative, and Remember This is a 24/7
interview for 12 weeks straight!
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Your Expectations An experienced mentor teacher A screening
interview with a representative from HCPS towards the end of your
placement The same authority as if you were an employee In student
management or discipline In handling records
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Your Expectations Liability insurance and workmens compensation
Comprehensive liability insurance coverage under subtitle 4-105 of
this article Workmens compensation coverage under Article 101,
subtitle 21 of the code, but this coverage is not to exceed the
salary of a first year teacher in the county school system (An.
Code 1957, subtitles 112B, 116B, 1978, ch. 22, subtitle 2.)
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Certification Transcripts HCPS Application may not be complete!
AFTER graduation Follow up with OFFICIAL transcript Degree
Conferred MD Approved Program (MAP) statement, if applicable
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Certification Score Reports Praxis Copy of first page (with
identifying personal info.) MSDE Code: R7403 SAT/GRE/ACT Copy ACTFL
Copy
Advantages Simple instructions on each screen Required fields
are indicated. If you miss something, you will receive an error
message. You do not need to complete the application in one
sitting! Incomplete applications are NOT visible for consideration.
You will receive a confirmation email for each application you
submit. It is quick and easy to apply for additional
positions.
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Make your Application HR Friendly! Attachments Resume Cover
Letter Transcripts May be unofficial at time of application. HCPS
will require an official copy of your transcripts before you are
hired. These are not required attachments; however, it will assist
HR in the application process to have these items at the time you
submit your application. You can attach updated documents at any
time.
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Make your Application HR Friendly! Optional Attachments
Additional transcripts Praxis/test scores Certificates, etc. These
attachments are optional; however, it will assist HR in the
application process to have these items at the time you submit your
application.
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Make your Application HR Friendly! References 3 references are
REQUIRED. Professional NOT family members, friends, or personal
acquaintances Recent graduates and student teachers: use your
mentor teachers and college supervisors as references. Provide
email addresses! HCPS will send an online reference survey link
email. Inform your references that they will receive this survey.
It may show up in their junk mailbox: From:
[email protected][email protected] Subject: Reference Check
from Harford County Public Schools Include phone numbers for each
reference, too! Letters of recommendation can be attached, but they
will NOT be accepted in lieu of an official HCPS reference.
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Online Application: Additional Notes Submit Applications Spring
graduates: submit applications by the end of March Fall graduates:
submit applications between the end of October and beginning of
November Provide a personal email address in your contact
information School email addresses may expire at graduation or
shortly after Include an alternate phone number There is a place
for Telephone and Alternate Telephone
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Online Application: Additional Notes Applications can be
submitted prior to having student teaching evaluations and Praxis
scores; add these as you receive them In the Certification
Information/Professional Certificate Details section of the online
application, specify pending completion of degree or program. Keep
your contact information CURRENT!
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Online Application: Assistance Additional Online Application
Information If after reviewing these documents you require
additional assistance, contact the Staffing Department at
410-588-5238.