Your membership in Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, signifies your dedication to excellence. Your involvement in the Society and other education-related activities has developed your skills, leadership capabilities, and professionalism to help you become the sought-after candidate for any educational position you seek. Build on these attributes when you prepare for your job search! Draw upon your rich experiences to list transferable skills in your résumé. Document your previous work and update your teaching portfolio or curriculum vitae. Brush up on current interview practices. Whether you are seeking your first teaching position, changing from a previous career into the field of education or transitioning into an administrative role or higher education position, get started with the various resources available here in KDP’s Career Center. • Résumés • Cover Letters • I’m Not Teaching . . . Now What? • Portfolios • Job Fairs     • International Search • Job Search     Preparing for Your Search As you begin your job search, take some time to research the opportunities available in your local area and online. The following links offer resources to help you showcase your skills and experience and locate the jobs that could be right for you. • The ABC’s of Job-Hunting for Teachers Read this book for expert advice on finding the right school, job-hunting online, and tracking your job search. It’s as easy as ABC to conduct a professional job search. A handy checklist is included! • Collegegrad.com This comprehensive site is not education specific but provides extensive information in job preparation, searching, and many related aspects, including a job-search function for jobs across the world. • WSJ.com Education Find helpful career information in the Education area of the Careers tab at The Wall Street Journal’s Digital Network. Resources include videos of job seeking tips, including one on finding a job in tough times. • Teachers Support Network The Teachers Support Network has a mission of helping schools recruit and retain high quality teachers nationwide. Use the search tool on the home page to locate available positions by grade level, subject area, or state.

Looking for a Job? Teachers-Teachers.com provides a fast and efficient method for highly qualified educators to connect with hiring school systems.  As a KDP member, register FREE to create online applications and apply for education job openings nationwide. Your KDP Career Experience Looking for career advice? Seeking mentorship? Take advantage of the KDP Experience Career Center and put your career in higher gear! Moving Out of State? Search state Department of Education sites for licensure and employment information. Get the Data: Schools, Districts, and More Visit the state information pages at Top School Jobs.org for data on state teacher-certification requirements, salary and incentive packages, and more.

‘Net’ the Information You Need for Employment in Education

Learn about employment procedures and job vacancies; complete online applications; research schools; obtain contact information; and, locate upcoming events, e.g., job fairs at these sites:

•	Lead America Lead America seeks highly motivated, enthusiastic people who share its vision for educating, inspiring and instilling in youth ethical and principled leadership values, attitudes and skills. Paid summer internships and faculty positions are available.
•	National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Research independent schools through the NAIS site. NAIS is a membership organization that represents more than 1,300 independent schools and associations in the United States and includes affiliates with independent schools abroad as well.
•	National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Would you like statistics on the schools and districts that are interested in hiring you? The U.S. Department of Education’s NCES site includes Common Core of Data (CCD), a program that annually collects fiscal and non-fiscal data about all public schools, public school districts, and state education agencies in the U.S. The data describe schools and school districts, including name, address, and phone number; descriptive information about students and staff, including demographics; and fiscal data, including revenues and current expenditures.