MonteVistaSchoolDistrict
InspiringthePursuitofExcellence,OneStudentataTime!
To Applicant:
APPLICATIONFOREMPLOYMENT InstructionalCoach
MonteVista C-8 is seeking high quality candidateswhomeet Colorado Department of Education standards for licensure. Applicants shouldholdor beeligible for aprofessional teaching license. Provisionalor professional principal licenses are alsoacceptable.
Youmust submit the following items withthis applicationtocomplete your file and beeligible for interview:
1.Detailedletterof application addressing at a minimum: (a)What you understandto bethe most importantqualities ofaneffective instructional coach;and (b) Adiscussion of your leadershipstyle as it relates to organizational change.
2. Professional Resume includingat least3professional references.
3.Threecurrent letters of recommendationor collegeplacement credentials.(Dated within the last2 years.)
4. Completed district application.
5. Photocopy of License(s).
6. A complete setofunofficial transcripts.(Official transcripts will berequired uponemployment.)
Those selected foremployment must:
1. Furnishofficial collegetranscripts.
2. Be able to secure awritten release ifunder contract toanother school district.
3. Possessor be eligible to possess a Colorado educator’s license – see above.
Return applicationand related material to: Superintendent
MonteVistaSchoolDistrictC-8
345 East Prospect Avenue MonteVista, CO 81144 (719) 852-5996
FAX: (719) 852-6184
TheMonteVistaSchool District does not unlawfully discriminate on thebasis of race, color, sex,religion,national origin, ancestry, creed,age, marital status, sexual orientation,genetic information, disability orneed for special educationservices in admissions, access to, treatment,or employment in educational programs or activitieswhichit operates.
Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Section 504 (handicap) or TitleIX (sex) should bereferred to:Superintendent of Schools, MonteVista SchoolDistrict, 345 EastProspect Avenue,MonteVista, Colorado 81144, phone(719)852‐5996. Complaints may also befiled with theOfficeof Civil Rights,U.S. Department of Education, RegionVIII, Federal OfficeBuilding,
1244 North SpeerBoulevard, Suite310, Denver, Colorado 80204.
MONTE VISTA SCHOOL DISTRICT C-8
345 East Prospect Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY APPLICATION?
1. WHEN ISMYAPPLICATIONCOMPLETE?
A completedapplication will includea letter of application, afinishedandsignedapplication form, placement officepapers, unofficial transcripts,anda resume.
2. WHATHAPPENS TO MYAPPLICATIONWHENIT ISCOMPLETE?
The application and supporting documents areplaced inthe active file alphabeticallybysubject and/orgrade level. Thesefiles
areopentoalladministratorsand supervisorsinthedistrict.
3. WILL I BENOTIFIED ASTO THECOMPLETENESS OFMY APPLICATION?
MonteVista C-8 doesnot have the staff to performthis service.Wewelcome yourinquiries concerning yourfile. Either call
(719) 852-5996 or write.
4. WHAT IS THE PROCESS WHEN THERE IS A VACANCYIN MYFIELD?
Vacancies areadvertisedwithin thedistrict and on-line.The committees of administrators, staff, andboard members screen applicantsandselect those to be interviewed.
5. AREALLAPPLICANTS INTERVIEWED?
No. Because ofthegreat numberofapplicantsandbecauseofvarying levels ofapplicantpreparationonly thoseunderseriousconsiderationare
interviewed. Interviewsare conducted byoneormoreofthefollowing: SchoolBoard,Administrators,withstaffandparent involvementwhere appropriate.(Secondaryadministratorsmayhaveastudent interviewcommitteeaswell.)
6. IFIAM SELECTEDFORAN INTERVIEW WHO PAYS THETRAVEL EXPENSES?
Interviews conductedin MonteVistaareat theapplicant’sexpense.
7. WILL I BENOTIFIED IF I AM INTERVIEWEDBUTNOT SELECTED FORAPOSITION?
Those applicants who are interviewed butnot selectedwillbenotifiedeitherverbally or in writing when thepositionisfilled.
8. MUSTIRENEWMY APPLICATION?
Yes.All complete applications areheld for a period of oneyear fromthe date of application and then declared inactiveunless the applicantnotifies the superintendenthe/shewishes to remainactive. It isbest to dothis in writing.
9. MAYI JUSTSAY“SEE RESUME”ONMY APPLICATION?
Please use your discretionincompletingthe application. If all the informationis containedin your resume, you do notneedto
replicate that information. ALL applications must complete the Pre-Screening QuestionsonPage6 of the application.
THANKYOU FORYOURCONSIDERATIONOF MONTEVISTA C-8
District UseOnly
Application Received /_ /
CoverLetter
Resume Reference/Credentials
Transcripts
License_
MONTE VISTA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. C-8
(TypedResponses Preferred)
Name Last First Middle
Social Security No.
Application Date Application for Full Time Part Time
Address Number Street City State Zip
Current Telephone No. _Alternate Telephone No.
E-mail:
Do you holdavalidColorado Principal license? Yes No (Please attacha copy.)
Do you hold other Colorado Educational licenses?
Have applied
If“Yes”,
endorsements and expiration date (Please attach a copy.)
EDUCATION
(Leave blankif ALL the informationis containedinyourresume.)
Name ofcollege, location / Date / Sem. / Sem.and date(s) attended. / From-To / Degree / Major / Hrs. / Minor Hrs.
CONTRACTUALINSTRUCTIONALEXPERIENCE(MOSTRECENT FIRST)
(Leave blankif ALL the informationis containedinyourresume.)
Name ofPrincipal
Assignment/ Date orSupervisorand
Place Taught Responsibilities From To Telephone Number
Total number of years teaching inColorado
Outside Colorado
ADMINISTRATIVEINTERNSHIPSOR FIELDEXPERIENCES (MOSTRECENTFIRST)
(Leave blankif ALL the informationis containedinyourresume.)
TypeofWork / Date / Name of Supervisorand/or Position / District / From / To / & TelephoneNumber
OTHERRELEVANTEXPERIENCES (MOSTRECENTFIRST)
(Leave blankif ALL the informationis containedinyourresume.)
Assignment/ / Date / Name ofSupervisorTitle/Description / Responsibilities / From / To / TelephoneNumber
AdditionalExperience:
Are youcurrently undercontract withanotherSchoolDistrict? Yes Available
No Date
List participation withinthe last two years inany professional activity forthe improvement of the school or schools whereyou have beenemployed.(e.g.,curriculumrevision,etc.)
List any community and/or professional organizationsof whichyou are amember. (Mention anyoffices,honors,or positionsof responsibility you haveheldintheseorganizations.)
Whydoyou wishto leave your present position?
Haveyou everbeen involuntarilyterminated fromaposition,asked to resign,or left aposition after being told you would beterminated?Yes No
If“Yes”, please give the district name, dates,and reasons fortheterminationor request to resign.
Is there anything that will appear on a criminal background check that you would like to explain?
Yes ______No _____
If “Yes, provide complete details on an attached sheet of paper.
Be advised that an affirmative answer does not disqualify an applicant.
Haveyou everhadyour educator licenseor certificationdenied,suspended, revokedorannulled?
Yes
No
If“Yes, provide complete details indicatingdates,statelicensingagency involved,and reasons forthedenial, suspension,revocation,orannulment.
Pre – Screening Questions:
1.Pleasebrieflydescribewhat youwant to accomplish as an InstructionalCoach. Include how you canbe effectivewith staff, administration,andtheschoolcommunity. Also describeany professional development ortrainings whichyou have attended whichwerespecificto developing instructional coaching expertise.
2. Pleasebrieflydescribewhat youhaveaccomplishedintermsofstudent achievement at priorschools.
3.Pleasebrieflyexplain how you interpret this statement: The missionofMVSD is to builda safe, student focused, achievement orientedlearning community forEveryone.
4. TheInstructional Coachwill be expected tosupport teachers inprimary, elementary and secondary grades. Explain your professional experience and knowledge applicable to increasing instructional effectiveness in oneor moreof previously mentioned instructional levels.
Applicationsare placed in theactive file for aperiodof two(2) years.
An on-site interview (at the applicant’sexpense) is required before hiring, unless specifically waived by the district. Coloradostatutes provide thatthis application andthe informationcontained hereinis available for publicinspection.
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PLEASEREAD CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING
I certify that the information given by me onthis application and my supplement is trueandcorrect tothe best of my knowledge.I understandthatfalse statements onthis applicationmy result intermination of employment.I authorizethe district toconduct work history andpersonal referencechecksto verify statements onthisapplication formand on othermaterialsprovidedas part ofmy applicationforthis position.
Date Signatureof Applicant
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OPTIONAL SECTION
Fromtime totime, surroundingschooldistricts experience a shortageof candidates and will contact usfor leadsonapplicants. Ifyou wantustoshare your file with districtswhich are seekingapplicants in yourarea ofspecialization,please signthe followingrelease:
Ihereby authorizesharing of my application data,includingbutnot limitedto credentials andtranscripts, with authorized employment officialsfromother school districtswho maybeseekingapplicants inmy areaofspecialization.
Date Signature of Applicant