Denver Metro CASPA Teacher Job Fair
Saturday, February 28, 2009, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Cherokee Trail High School (Cherry Creek School District 5)
25901 E Arapahoe Rd.
Aurora, CO 80016
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*Please note: Due to the large interest, the job fair is at capacity and CLOSED. There will be NO walk-on registration.
Prospective Teachers
Colorado school districts will be hosting two 2009 Teacher Job Fairs. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers to explore anticipated vacancies.
Prescreening for possible interview appointments will be held between the hours of 8:00 and 10:00 am. The longer, scheduled interviews will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Individual school districts will require a copy of your current resume. Make sure you bring an adequate number of copies.
Representatives from the Colorado Department of Education will be onsite to answer questions regarding licensure. Due to the nature and time of this job fair, no Alternative Licensure or Teacher-In-Residence applicants will be accepted.
Districts who are attending the Fair. The list of participating districts will be updated as they register.
Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants
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What Applicants Should Expect
The CASPA job fairs have a design that is very similar to many of the university job fairs. To maximize this experience for participants, we offer the following information
CASPA is the Colorado Association of School Personnel Administrators. Members are human resources directors and other administrators who are responsible for the hiring of teachers for their respective school districts. All major Colorado districts, and many of the smaller districts will be represented. Larger districts will have as many as 12 administrators to interview candidates for their school district. Districts from the Front Range, Western Slope, Eastern Colorado, and mountain areas will be present.
The doors of the job fair will be open at 7:30 am.
The most critical time of the job fair is from 8:00 – 10:00 am. During this time, representatives from all attending districts will be available in the high school gym to provide short (three to five minutes) screening interviews. Based on those interviews, a longer (30 minute) interview may be scheduled for later in the day. Expect lines at some of the larger districts.
The scheduled interviews will be conducted in classrooms of the high school. Maps will be posted to guide you to those rooms. We suggest bringing at least 20 copies of your resume for distribution.
This job fair is an opportunity to talk directly with hiring officials of Colorado school districts. Many of the recruiters will be principals and assistant principals. All licensed candidates, and those who are scheduled to student teach and complete their teacher education programs this spring (2009) are invited to attend.
Due to the nature of this job fair, the school districts will not be interviewing individuals seeking employment under Alternative Licensure or Teacher-In-Residence.
For specific information regarding individual districts, Colorado Department of Education’s Web site, www.cde.state.co.us has direct links to the school districts. Individual questions can be left on voice mail at (303) 387-0553. Your calls will be returned as quickly as possible.
Please do not call CASE for questions regarding the job fair.
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1. What do I wear?
Dress professionally but comfortably. You may be doing a lot of standing in lines. Give thought to your attire and the impression you are making.
2. Do I need to arrive at 8:00 am?
Yes. The screening interviews are scheduled from 8:00 – 10:00 am These very short interviews determine if you will have a longer interview later in the day. Be prepared to spend the whole day to maximize your interview schedule.
3. What do I need to bring?
· An adequate supply of resumes (at least 20, one to two pages in length) to share with districts.
· Portfolios are optional. Some districts may want to see them, most will not.
4. Will I have an opportunity to interview?
School districts will be interviewing until 5:00 pm. Opportunities to interview will depend on the district's need for your licensure area(s), and the availability of time slots.
5. Who should attend the job fair?
All in-state and out-of-state licensed candidates, and student teachers who will be completing their education program in the spring of 2009 are welcome to attend the CASPA job fair. School districts will not be interviewing individuals seeking employment under Alternative License or Teacher-In-Residence. Last year, this job fair had over 400 participants. We expect similar numbers to attend this year. It is suggested that you arrive early.
6. What districts will be represented?
Over 35 school districts representing Denver metro, suburban, and rural Colorado districts will be represented with up to 12 recruiters. The list of participating district will be updated as they register.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools (Adams County)
Adams County District 50 (Westminster)
Aurora District 28J (Adams County)
Boulder Valley District RE-2 (Boulder County)
Brighton- Adams School District 27J (Adams-Arapahoe County)
Cherry Creek District 5 (Arapahoe County)
Delta County District 50 J (Delta County)
Denver District 1 (Denver County)
Douglas County District RE1 (Douglas County)
Eagle County District RE-50 (Eagle County)
Edison Learning Charter School - Denver K-8 (Denver County)
Elizabeth District C-1 (Elbert County)
Englewood District 1 (Arapahoe County)
Fort Morgan District RE-3 (Morgan County)
Ft. Lupton Weld County District Re-8 (Weld County)
Global Village Academy - Aurora District 28J (Adams County)
Greeley-Evans School District Weld 6 (Weld County)
Harrison District 2 (El Paso County)
Jefferson County District R-1 (Jefferson County)
Mapleton School District 1 (Adams County)
Montrose County District RE-1J (Montrose County)
Park District R-3 (Larimer County)
Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning - Falcon District 49 (El Paso County)
Poudre District R-1 (Larimer County)
Sheridan District 2 (Arapahoe County)
St. Vrain Valley District Re1J (Boulder County)
Telluride District R-1 (San Miguel County
Thompson District R2-J (Larimer County)
7. What about lunch?
Lunch will be provided on Saturday at no cost. Tickets will be issued upon arrival.
8. What about parking?
The high school has extensive parking available.
9. Can I register onsite?
NO
10. Will you be interviewing administrative candidates?
Some of the districts will have representatives to talk to administrative candidates, but this is primarily a teacher job fair. Counselors are welcome to attend.
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