Convention Career Service
Participating Employers (as of 2/24/2010)
Cape Henlopen School District, Lewes, DE
Carbon County School District #1, Rawlins, WY
Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV
Cumberland County Schools, Fayetteville, NC
Cumberland Therapy Services, LLC, Chicago, IL
Heartland Area Education Agency 11, Johnston, IA
Indian Prairie School District 204, Naperville, IL
Madison Metropolitan School District, Madison, WI
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Palmer, AK
Mesa County Valley School District 51, Grand Junction, CO
Milwaukee School District, Milwaukee, WI
Special School District, St Louis, MO
Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, VA
The Learning Center, Doha, Qatar
Wanted: Qualified Candidates Seeking the Fast Track to Employment
The NASP Career Expo and Candidate Interview Service offer training, a reception, get-acquainted sessions, and employment interviews in a friendly, businesslike setting—all at the NASP 2010 Annual Convention in Chicago. Nothing beats meeting face-to-face with potential employers, including representatives from school districts, private schools, agencies, regional service areas (BOCES), universities, and professional recruiting firms.
Training
Job seekers won’t want to miss the most popular special feature of the NASP Convention Career Service, The Professional in Transition: Getting and Keeping Your First Job as a School Psychologist [SE02], 2:00–5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3 (sponsored by Sopris West Educational Services, A Cambium Learning Company). Back by popular demand (and always well attended), this seminar is a comprehensive warm-up for compiling an effective resume and cover letter; developing a quality portfolio; conducting a powerful interview; and managing your time, stress, and workload. Also included are tips on how to make the best use of the NASP Online Career Center. The fee is $15, and registration is required.
Convention Career Service Reception
A new feature for the 2010 Convention Career Service, this reception is a further opportunity to meet and talk with employers. This activity is exclusively for NASP members participating in the [SE02]session, The Professional in Transition: Getting and Keeping Your First Job as a School Psychologist and will follow immediately. Learn more about open positions directly from representatives scheduled to attend the Convention Career Service. Interviews will not be conducted at this time. Employer participation at the reception is optional.
The School Psychology Career Expo
The Career Expo is an opportunity for NASP members to meet informally with employers. The Career Expo setting is a time for introductions and brief discussions. Employers will have interview sign-up sheets and may choose to schedule future interview appointments during the Career Expo, if desired.
Candidate Interview Service—Free for Candidates! (Available to NASP members only.)
The NASP Candidate Interview Service offers 2 days of interviews in a proctored setting. Interviews are conducted continuously and usually are limited to 30–45 minutes, each.
Convention Career Service Schedule
Wednesday, March 3
2:00–5:00 p.m.
The Professional in Transition: Getting and Keeping Your First Job as a School Psychologist [SE02]
Sponsored by Sopris West Educational Services, A Cambium Learning Company
Employer representatives and potential candidates are invited to attend.
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Convention Career Service Reception (immediately following Special Event 02 session)
Thursday, March 4
7:30–9:00 a.m.
Employer Check-In and Welcome
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Career Expo
10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Candidate Interviews
Interview sign-ups are for NASP members only and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments will be limited.
Friday, March 5
8:00–9:00 a.m.
Employer Check-In and Welcome
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Candidate Interviews
Interview sign-ups are for NASP members only and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments will be limited
For Employers
Rates and Services for Employers
Standard Tables—$450
Fee includes:
• Convention Career Service reception immediately following job-seeker training
• School Psychology Career Expo
• Up to 12 hours of candidate interviews over 2 days
• Listing in the convention section of the NASP website as “scheduled to attend” (subject to early deadline)
• Posting of one position announcement in NASP’s Online Career Center for up to 30 days following the Chicago convention
Premium Tables—$550
Premium tables include the standard items listed above and are the only tables that include limited space for signage and offer electricity access and Internet service (for an additional fee).
Employers Garner Extra Attention for Position Openings on Site—$100
Employers can post the good news about position openings on Position Advertising Display spaces reserved exclusively for your school district or agency. For employers purchasing one or more interview tables, the 4 ft.-by-8 ft. bulletin board display space is available for $100 to post your position announcements, posters, and brochures.
Register Early for Maximum Exposure
Employers can register online for both the convention and the Convention Career Service. Purchase your registration and/or table and display board online here. To download and print a hard copy of the registration form to complete and mail in, click here. Employers may register to participate in the Convention Career Service only (and not participate in other convention activities) or register to attend the convention separately.