I’m looking for an elementary job at our local district. I have 15 years experience, both traditional and virtual teaching. After I applied, I sent an email to the principal and expressed my interest. She is newer to the district and let me know that the hiring process is new this year, with everything going through district office. They received a list of candidates from HR to interview. I heard from another teacher friend that the new HR director is not well received for this new process. And she suggested emailing HR as well.
How do I position myself in Applitrack or with this district if principals don’t select their candidates? I have a good rapport with this principal and talked to an interview committee teacher who mentioned they saw my name as an applicant. I am a parent volunteer and know the school well and was really hoping to get an interview. I also believe my application was strong as I had a resume writer who was familiar with Applitrack and what I needed to include.