Developing a Quality Job Announcement

The new job announcement format was included in the new KEEB based on specific feedback from both district personnel and applicants. The new format allows districts to provide detailed information about the job opening. By providing this type of information and adhering to the format, applicants do not have to contact districts for more information and can make an informed decision about whether they would be interested in the position. We are already noticing an increase in traffic and applications to positions announcements that are utilizing each of these areas. Below are a few examples of questions to keep in mind as you develop your job announcement and a few examples of exemplary postings. Feel free to contact me if you would like assistance in developing your job announcement.

• Job Title
  
• What is this position called?
  
• What would my job title be?
  
• Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
  
• 5th Grade Elementary Teacher
• Job Description
  
• What will my primary job responsibilities be?
  
• What age group will I be working with?
  
• What district school building is this position in?
  
• How many students will I be serving?
  
• To provide Early Childhood Special Education services to children ages 3-5 with developmental delays or disabilities and their families through an inter agency, home, and community based service delivery model, and to ensure that the education needs of the child are addressed.
• Salary
  
• What is the starting salary?
  
• What is the length of the contract?
  
• Will the district recognize my years of experience?
  
• 2007-2008 base salary is $32,300. Teacher salary schedule, 192 day contract
• 33,000 base, full credit for years of service
• Bonus
  
• Does your district provide a signing bonus?
  
• Are there programs for tuition reimbursement?
  
• No signing bonus or $1000 signing bonus for high need position
• 50% tuition reimbursement for approved coursework while under contract. Will consider regular education certified teacher working on special education certification.
• Licensed employees eligible for $3,000 one-time bonus for earning masters degree.
• Benefits
  
• What kind of benefits are available to district employees?
  
• Does the district offer vision and dental insurance?
  
• Can I insure my family?
  
• District-paid health benefit pays 95% of single policy, 50% of family policy. Flexible Benefit Plan components may be selected for pre-tax deduction. Allowance of 12 days' absence each year for personal use or illness, which can be accumulated.
• Opportunities for professional development offering both inservice points and college credit available on site.
• Are benefits paid?
  
• Does the district pay for a portion of the benefits? Yes or No