Education Consortium 2013

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

Links to the participating school districts are available below. Review this information and know which district representatives you would like to meet. You must use the PATIO ENTRANCE to the Kehr Union Building (KUB). No one will be permitted into the employer areas (Ballroom & Multi-A & B) until 9:00 a.m. when the program begins. Candidates from the sponsoring institutions should bring a completed admission ticket and nametag. Other candidates can obtain a ticket at the door. We'll provide an updated list of participants at registration.

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 floor plans 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 Field House to designated parking.

Follow signs for parking beyond Nelson Fieldhouse or you may be ticketed. 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.

CAESAR RODNEY, Wyoming, DE
Bilingual, Early Childhood, Elementary, English, Spanish, Math, Music, Reading, School Psychologist, Sciences, Social Studies, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Kissimmee, FL
Early Childhood, Elementary, English, Math, Reading, Sciences, Hearing Impaired, Special Ed. Supervisor, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

ANNE ARUNDEL, Annapolis, MD
Art, Bilingual ESL, Early Childhood, Elementary, English, Geography, Elem. Guidance, HPE, French, German, Latin, Spanish, Math, Music, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Timonium, MD
Bilingual ESL, Business Ed., English, French, Spanish, Math, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology

CAROLINE COUNTY, Denton, MD
All subject areas, especially Art, Business Ed., Early Childhood, Elementary, English, Geography, HPE, Spanish, Math, Music, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

CECIL COUNTY, Elkton, MD
Bilingual ESL, Business Ed., English, Interpreting/Sign Language, French, German, Spanish, Math, School Psychologist, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

DORCHESTER COUNTY, Cambridge, MD
Early Childhood, Elementary, English, German, Spanish, Math, Biology, Special Ed., Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

FREDERICK COUNTY, Frederick, MD
Bilingual ESL, Early Childhood, Elementary, English, French, Spanish, Math, Reading, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

HARFORD COUNTY, Bel Air, MD
English, French, German, Spanish, Math, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

PHILLIPSBURG, Phillipsburg, NJ
Math, Reading, Biology, Earth & Physical Science

ANTHONY WAYNE ACADEMY, Philadelphia, PA
Elementary, English, Elem. Guidance, Music, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

CHESTER COUNTY I.U., Downingtown, PA
English, French, German, Latin, Russian, Spanish, Math, Reading, School Psychologist, Sciences, Special Ed., Special Ed. Supervisor, Speech Pathology, Technology Ed.

ESF SUMMER CAMP, Bryn Mawr, PA
Early Childhood, Elementary, Elem. Guidance, HPE, School Psychologist, Special Ed., Special Ed. Supervisor

LANCASTER-LEBANON I.U. #13, Lancaster, PA
Interpreting/Sign Language, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Special Ed. Supervisor, Speech Pathology

LEBANON, Lebanon, PA
Bilingual ESL, Elementary, Reading, Special Ed., Speech Pathology

LEHIGHTON, Lehighton, PA
Art, Business Ed., Communications, Elementary, English, Elem. Guidance, HPE, Math, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies, Special Ed., Technology Ed.

PA-Educator.net/ALLEGHENY I.U., Doylestown, PA
All subject areas
Clearinghouse for more than 160 school districts and intermediate units in PA

PAREAP.net, Doylestown, PA
All subject areas
Online recruitment and application service for PA educators

ROSE TREE MEDIA, Media, PA
Elementary, English, Geography, HPE, French, German, Latin, Spanish, Math, Music, Reading, Sciences, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Special Ed. Supervisor

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Accomac, VA
Elementary, English, Math, Reading, School Psychologist, Biology, Social Studies, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Speech Pathology

CHESAPEAKE, Chesapeake, VA
English, Geography, French, German, Latin, Spanish, Math, Sciences, Social Studies, Special Ed., Hearing Impaired, Special Ed. Supervisor

KING GEORGE'S COUNTY, King George, VA
Early Childhood, Elementary, Math, General Science, Social Studies, Special Ed., Speech Pathology