Education Consortium 2010

The job fair is open to all teacher candidates from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (plan on arriving no later than 1:30 p.m.). Current students from the sponsoring institutions must contact their Career Services office for an admission ticket and nametag. Alumni, as well as students from non-sponsoring institutions, may obtain admission tickets at the door. No preregistration is necessary.

Bloomsburg University students who are currently student teaching will receive ticket and information at their next scheduled seminar.

Sponsoring Institutions:
Bloomsburg, Bucknell, East Stroudsburg,
Lock Haven, Lycoming, Mansfield and Susquehanna

While the Consortium brings many hiring officials to campus, it also attracts HUNDREDS of teacher candidates seeking a limited number of positions. Do NOT use this event as your sole source for securing a job. During previous events, inexperienced job seekers have expressed frustration about the number of candidates competing with them for interviews. Unprepared candidates will feel overwhelmed. Review this very helpful INFORMATION SHEET to assist you in preparing for the consortium, what to expect the day of the job fair, information on following up, etc.

School districts will hold walk-in interviews beginning at 9:00 a.m. and will be available throughout the day to speak with candidates on a first-come, first-served basis. However, some recruiters may choose to schedule interviews with candidates. Because of the large number of participants, you may have to wait to speak with a recruiter. Review the floorplans prior to the job fair so you are familiar with the layout and can plan your day. Please be patient and courteous.

The university is within a one-hour drive from such cities as Hazleton, Williamsport, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton; 1.5 hours from Harrisburg; 2 hours from the Lehigh Valley, 2.5 hours from Philadelphia; 3 hours from New York City and Baltimore; and four hours from Pittsburgh. If you are traveling ...

From the EAST: Take I-80 west to Exit 236A south
From the WEST: Take I-80 east to Exit 236 south
From the SOUTH: From Central PA, take Routes 11 and 15 north; at the 11 & 15 split, continue on Route 11 north; from SOUTHEAST PA, take Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike (I-476) to I-80 west to Exit 236A south
From the NORTH: From the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area, take I-81 south to I-80 west, to Exit 236A south. From the Williamsport area, take I-180 south to I-80 east to Exit 236 south. From Exit 236 south, follow Route 487 south for about one mile. At the traffic light, make a right toward Nelson Fieldhouse to designated parking.

Follow directional signs to park in the Special Events' or Stadium Lot on the Upper Campus (beyond Nelson Fieldhouse). University Police may ticket hourly if improperly parked. Shuttle service will run from 8 am - 4 pm.

Many PA schools do not attend the event because they have no need to seek candidates. Their files are full of completed applications.
Take advantage of the opportunity to speak with as many school officials as possible. Don't limit yourself geographically (you may be surprised!)
Bring plenty of quality resumes, pens and pencils to the event.
Be prepared to talk about your education, skills and experiences and how they can benefit the school district or organization. Ask questions to help determine if you would enjoy working there.
Don't expect a job offer during the consortium. Your interview is an initial screening. This is your opportunity to make a good first impression.
Appropriate interview attire is required, i.e., suits, business dress. You will be standing in line, so wear comfortable shoes and don't carry a lot of excess baggage. Dress to impress.
Ask for a business card so you can follow up properly. Send a thank you correspondence to the districts you are interested in as soon as possible following this event.

Review this very helpful INFORMATION SHEET to assist you in preparing for the consortium, what to expect the day of the job fair, information on following up, etc.

WOODBRIDGE, Bridgeville, DE
Elementary, English, Geography, Math, Music, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies, Special Ed., Speech Pathology

CECIL COUNTY , Elkton, MD
Art, Bilingual ESL, Business Ed., Early Childhood, English, HPE, French, Spanish, Math, Reading, School Psychologist, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

CHARLES COUNTY, La Plata, MD
Bilingual ESL, Early Childhood, English, Guidance, French, Latin, Spanish, Math, School Psychologist, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

HOWARD COUNTY, Ellicott City, MD
English, French, German, Latin, Spanish, Math, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed., Family and Consumer Science

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Rockville, MD
Art, Business Ed., Math, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, Centreville, MD
Elementary, Math, Sciences, Special Ed.

TALBOT COUNTY, Easton, MD
Business Ed., Elementary, English, HPE, Spanish, Math, Music, Sciences, Social Studies, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Hagerstown, MD
Interpreting and Sign Language, French, German, Latin, Russian, Spanish, Math, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Special Ed. Supervisor, Speech Pathology

NEW JERSEY

MORRIS HILLS, Rockaway, NJ
English, Math, Sciences, Special Ed.

PHILLIPSBURG, Phillipsburg, NJ
Math, Physics, Special Ed., Director of Guidance

NORTH CAROLINA

YADKIN COUNTY, Yadkinville, NC
Elementary, English, French, Spanish, Math, Reading, School Psychologist, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology

PENNSYLVANIA

BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Business Ed., School Psychologist, General Science, Special Ed.

BERWICK, Berwick, PA
Art, Communications, Early Childhood, Elementary, English, Geography, Math, Biology, Earth & Physical Science

CENTRAL DAUPHIN, Harrisburg, PA
Math, Reading, School Psychologist, Sciences, Special Ed.

CENTRAL SUSQUEHANNA , Lewisburg, PA
Audiology, Early Childhood, Interpreting and Sign Language, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology

CHESTER COUNTY, Downingtown, PA
Bilingual ESL, Business Ed., English, Guidance, Interpreting and Sign Language, Spanish, Math, School Psychologist, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology

COLONIAL, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Guidance, Reading, Special Ed.

COMMONWEALTH CONNECTIONS ACADEMY, Harrisburg, PA
Elementary, English, Guidance, Math, Sciences, Social Studies, Special Ed.

DELAWARE VALLEY, Milford, PA
Math, School Psychologist, Sciences, Technology Ed.

EAST PENN, Emmaus, PA
Art, Business Ed., Elementary, English, Guidance, HPE, French, Math, Music, General Science, Special Ed., Speech Pathology

LANCASTER-LEBANON I.U. #13, Lancaster, PA
Early Childhood, Guidance, Interpreting and Sign Language, School Psychologist, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology

LOWER DAUPHIN, Hummelstown, PA
Early Childhood, Elementary, Reading, Social Studies

NORTH PENN, Lansdale, PA
TBA

NORTH SCHUYLKILL, Ashland, PA
Business Ed., Elementary, English, HPE, Math, School Psychologist, Social Studies, Special Ed., Speech Pathology

PA SCHOOL APPLICATIONS NETWORK , Doylestown, PA
All subject areas
Online recruitment and application service for PA educators

POCONO MOUNTAIN, Swiftwater, PA
Business Ed., French, Spanish, Math, Music, Reading, Sciences, Special Ed., Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

ROSE TREE MEDIA, Media, PA
Elementary, Special Ed.

WILSON AREA , Easton, PA
Business Ed., Special Ed.

VIRGINIA

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Accomac, VA
Elementary, Math, Chemistry, Special Ed., Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapist