Cairo Association of Teachers - Newsletter



CAT Tracks for January 23, 2009
TEACHER CAREER FAIR

Personal note to CATs...almost six (6) months after the expiration of your contract:

Frustrated...feeling unappreciated...wanna check out "greener pastures"?

Mark your calendar for February 10th...

Uh, word of advice...don't use a sick day. (I know, I know...an argument could be made...mental health day, but we don't need to fight THAT battle.)

I don't remember the wording on the "Personal Leave Form"...whether it allows such a job-hunting venture.

In short, District officials might well be present at the event. We would NOT want to turn your voyeuristic adventure into an act of necessity!


From the Southern Illinoisan...


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Teacher career fair set for Feb. 10 at SIUC

BY PETE ROSENBERY, SIUC University Communications

CARBONDALE - A teacher career fair at Southern Illinois University Carbondale next month will offer students, alumni and interested community members a first-hand look at job opportunities around the country.

The spring 2009 event is set from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 10 in Student Center Ballroom B, and will feature representatives from several school districts. Registration is not necessary and admission is free.

Job seekers should bring multiple copies of their resumes and any other pertinent credentials, and should dress appropriately.

The school districts attending will be looking to fill positions for next academic year, said Jaime Conley-Holt, an SIUC Career Services specialist. Openings are at the elementary and secondary grade levels in special education and school counselor positions. Some districts are looking for special education and speech language pathologists.

Approximately 20 school districts have registered so far, including several local districts, and others in Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina and Tennessee. Career Services updates the list of participants as they register.

Call Career Services at 618/453-2391 or visit http://www.siu.edu/~ucs/ for more information. A list of career day participants is available at http://www.siu.edu/~ucs/events/teacherfairlist.htm.



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