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Albemarle County Public Schools is recruiting teachers for the 2020-2021 school year and has asked CEHD to share the following announcement with our students:

 

Are You Ready To Unleash Each Student’s Potential?

We’re accepting applications from new and experienced teachers to build our candidate pool for the 2020-2021 school year!

Who We’re Seeking

We’re looking for passionate, growth-minded educators who demonstrate the ability to work with culturally diverse students, and who see themselves as lifelong learners – always willing to learn new things to best meet the ever-changing needs of our students. Albemarle County Public Schools is committed to providing all students the opportunity to learn from talented, diverse teachers who represent the varied cultures and experiences of our community.

Why Teach With Us

There are so many reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to work in our

schools. Here are just a few:

Relationships

Building a sense of community with students and families, and collaborating with colleagues in Professional Learning Communities are some of the very best things about teaching in Albemarle County Public Schools.

Relevance

Our strategic priorities focus on equity, helping students pursue their interests, and engaging in activities that they’re passionate about.

Rigor

Our teachers challenge their students and themselves every day to be lifelong learners. Through robust professional growth opportunities, mentoring, and instructional coaching, our teachers push themselves to learn new and innovative ways to help students unleash their potential.

Why Albemarle County

Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – which is frequently cited as one of America’s top college towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is home to the University of Virginia and offers the incredible beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a friendly and welcoming community, world-class restaurants, and a vibrant music and arts scene. Shenandoah National Park, Richmond, Washington, DC, and the Atlantic beaches are close by, and our convenient airport and Amtrak station make travel to farther destinations a snap. 

Albemarle County Schools is ranked as one of the top 5 school divisions in Virginia and the number 2 best place to teach in the state by Niche. We offer competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package.  

We’ll be at numerous events through the spring (this list still evolving!). We’d love to talk to you in person!

How to apply:

1. Visit the posting here. Be sure to attach your resume and a cover letter to your application. 
2. We will be reviewing applications over the next several months and will contact you with any further instructions.
3. Be sure to check our Jobs page frequently as we will begin posting specific vacancies as they become available in early 2020. In addition to applying for this candidate pool, you should apply for each specific position you’re interested in. 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

John McQuilkin

Recruitment & Diversity Coordinator

Albemarle County Public Schools – Human Resources

401 McIntire Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-296-5827 ext 3074 / Fax: 434-244-7023

 

Are pending finals wreaking havoc on your holiday cheer? We get it, and we want to help. While we can’t stop finals from happening, we can give you some of our best advice on how to prepare for them. Read on for some tried and true tips and tricks! 

1. Create a Study Schedule. 

• Find a study schedule template (like this one!) and fill in your final exam schedule and other non-negotiable obligations (work, class, appointments, etc.). Next, allot time for wellness breaks that are vital to maintaining energy and focus – meals, rest, etc. Lastly, spend some time calculating how many hours you should spend preparing for each final, and then fill in your free time accordingly.  
• Be aware of your strengths – if you’re a morning person, try scheduling your study sessions earlier in the day to take advantage of that energy! 

2. Start with something you’re interested in.  

• Struggling to study because you’re dreading the subject matter? Start with a different subject. Getting started is one of the hardest challenges to overcome. Make it easier on yourself by studying your favorite subject first. 

3. Use the Five R’s Method. 

• Record – write legibly   
• Reduce – your notes by using keywords as cue words 
• Recite – all information in your own words 
• Reflect – think of your own opinions and ideas related to content  
• Review – your notes before the final or presentation 

4. Explain the material to a friend or family member. 

• Taking on the role of the instructor will help you to better focus, organize, absorb, comprehend, and retain the information. 

5. Namaste on Track!  

• Leave time to meditate or relax prior to a presentation or final. Meditating and relaxing can reduce stress and anxiety, ultimately leading to increased self-confidence, focus, and retention of the subject matter.  

6. Be realistic.  

• We’re not wired to study for 24 hours straight! Setting goals to study for unrealistic periods of time adds pressure to an already stressful situation, leads to disappoint when the goal isn’t met, and sacrifices wellness. Be sensible as you schedule your study time; you’ll thank yourself later!   

7. Limit distractions. 

• This looks different to everybody, so find what works best for you. Is turning your cell phone off not an option? No problem. Consider silencing it and scheduling “check-in” times once an hour.  

8. Create two study zones. 

• Creating two comfortable study zones is a great way to overcome “study fatigue.” Lacking focus and ambition in one study zone? Pack up your books and relocate! 

9. Stop right there! 

• Don’t forget to take breaks as you study. One method, the Pomodoro Technique, suggests breaking work down into timed intervals with short breaks in between. For example, you may consider setting a timer for 25 minutes, and then taking a 5-minute break when the time is up. 

Want to learn more about which methods of studying will work best for you? Check out this series on the GMU Learning Service’s website called, “How to Get the Most Out of Studying.” 

Study on, CEHD! 

As part of the College of Education and Human Development’s continuing efforts to support student research here at George Mason University, we are sharing this research study participation request:

Hello Future Teachers!

We are looking for participants for a short study regarding climate change education in classrooms that will be completed within the next few weeks. If you are a future teacher and would be willing to take a 20 min survey, please click the link below to be directed to the survey. For any questions you may have about this study, please contact [email protected] asap. 

Please help us out if you can!

Link to survey: https://gmuchss.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0kVBOYkXPeMVsDX

Warm Regards,

Sammi Tuckerman

IRBNet number: _1503057-1_

Commonwealth Academy is currently seeking a substitute teacher/substitute teachers, with the possibility of a long-term placement, to be added to the active teaching pool for the 2019-2020 school year.  

Educators who thrive in the Commonwealth Academy community are those who are flexible, creative, collaborative, possess a strong work ethic, and desire to foster student success. Qualified candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills and be proficient with technology. The ideal candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the content area, current instructional and behavior management techniques, curriculum development, and best practices of a 21st-century instruction. 

A Bachelor’s degree is required, a Master’s degree is highly preferred, and certification in Special Education is preferred.

Please note that a criminal background check is required. 

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity has asked the College of Education and Human Development to share the following scholarship announcement with our students:

 

The Balanced Man Scholarship!

-This semester is one of our largest scholarships to date, giving out three $1000 scholarships.

-We are interested in rewarding undergraduate men who exemplify the idea of Sound Mind and Sound Body.

-The Balanced Man Scholarship is funded by the alumni of our fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon.

-Applicants are not required to join the fraternity to qualify or win.

To apply, take a few minutes to fill out the following survey: www.SigEp.org/GMU

 

To qualify, applicants must:

-Have a GPA of a 3.0 or above

-Be an undergraduate male student of GMU

–Apply before November 26th

 

Don’t hesitate to send our BMS Chairman questions!

Best,

Owen Evans

[email protected]