Certified educators seeking employment in Alaska are strongly encouraged to attend the Educator Expo and Job Fair. The following links should help you prepare for this event.

• Agenda for Educator Expo (pdf)
• What should I do next?
• What do I need to bring to the job fair?
• How does the job fair work?
• Will I be offered a contract at the job fair?
• What if I do not have an Alaska Teaching Certificate?
• What is the supply and demand for employment?
• Where will the job fair be held?
• Can I get discounted airfare to the Educator Expo?
• When is the job fair?
• What districts will be attending the job fair? - Coming Soon
• Got another question... email atp@email.alaska.edu

• Your next steps
  
  To get ready for the job fair, you must register, complete the Online Activation Form. You should also start reviewing information about working, living, and teaching in Alaska. The more prepared you are before the job fair, the more prepared you will be for the interview process.
  
• Register for the Job Fair
• Start Researching Information about Alaska

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• Bring the following information to the job fair
  
  You will need to bring Application Packets to distribute to school districts. ATP will not bring any information to the job fair. You should bring between 15 to 20 packets. Your Application Packet should include the following:
  
  • ATP Statewide Application
  • Cover letter
  • Resume or Vita
  • Three letters of reference
  • Reference list with multiple phone numbers

  Optional information to bring to the job fair:

  • Personal Portfolio
  • Lesson Plans
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Thank you cards
  • Copy of Certificates and Licensure

 

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• How the job fair works
  
  You will visit district information booths to submit your Application Packet , speak to administrators who have positions available in your endorsement area(s), and attend informational presentations. District administrators will review your packet and evaluate your qualifications for an in-depth interview. Communication between you and the districts will occur primarily through your job fair “mailbox.” Alaska Teacher Placement staff will have your mailbox ready at the fair. You will schedule interviews directly with district personnel using your official interview form.

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• Hiring at the job fair
  
  Hiring takes place at the job fair and after, so keep a positive attitude in your pursuit. Before signing a contract do your research. Be prepared to ask districts about housing, transportation, culture, and opportunities for professional growth. The Alaska Teacher Placement staff are there to assist you in your employment efforts.

  Because Alaska Teacher Placement does not select who will be interviewed, we cannot guarantee that you will receive an interview during the job fair or guarantee employment.

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• Certification
  
  Applicants should apply for teacher certification prior to attending the job fair. Contact the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Teacher Certification to apply for your teaching certificate today.

  Teacher Certification
  801 West 10th Street, Suite 200
  Juneau, Alaska 99801-1894
  907 465-2831
  907 465-2441 Fax
  E-mail: tcwebmail@eed.state.ak.us

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• Supply and Demand
  
  Alaska is an exciting place to teach, with outstanding opportunities for educational innovation given the extraordinary diversity of the state. If you have a solid academic background with good references, a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a sense of adventure, Alaska is the place for you!
  

  The greatest need for teachers are in the rural areas. The job market is more competitive in the urban and southeastern districts.

  High Demand Areas:

  • Speech Pathology
  • Special Education (all areas)
  • School Counseling/School Psychology
  • Physical/Occupational Therapy
  • Secondary Teachers (dual endorsements)
    

  Good Demand Areas

  • Principals
  • Language Arts/English
  • Elementary Education
  • Computer Technology
  • Business Education
  • Math/Science
    
    
• Location of the Job Fair
  
  The job fair will be held at the Hotel Captain Cook in downtown Anchorage Alaska on 4th and K Street.

Ask the reservations clerk for information on special rates for job fair participants. Contact the Hotel Captain Cook on-site reservation service
1-800-843-1950 or 907 276-6000.

You can also download this form ,and fill it out for hotel information and reservation information.

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• Discounted Airfare

You can receive an discounted airfare with Alaska Airlines if you use this meeting I.D. number CMR6845.

• Dates and Times
  
  Thursday, April 15 - Saturday, April 17
  
  Thursday, Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
  

  Friday, Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
  Friday, Educator Reception 6:00 p.m.

  Detailed agenda coming January 1, 2003
  

Detailed district participation list coming January 1, 2003