What is the Santa Clara County Classified Job Fair?
It is an opportunity for qualified candidates to meet with school district hiring administrators. Representatives from school districts come to this central location for a day of interaction with candidates.
When is the deadline to preregister?
Please apply early for the position or positions that interests you. We are limited in the number of applicants we can accommodate at the job fair. The final deadline to register is Sunday, September 22, 2019. You will receive a confirming email from the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE).
What if I miss the preregistration deadline?
We are sorry you missed the preregistration deadline for the September 28th Santa Clara County Classified Job Fair.
You still have the opportunity to attend the event. We will begin screening walk-in applicants at 8:30 a.m. the day of the job fair. We will have recruiters available to screen your resume.
Each school district will do their own hiring and salaries will vary. Average salaries are based on published information from school district websites. Districts have indicated they will be filling immediate positions, as well as building an eligible pool of candidates for future openings. We recommend that you bring multiple copies of your resume and any supporting documents to present to the various districts.
Career Opportunities within Santa Clara County Schools
School districts have employment needs in the following areas: Paraeducators, Food Service Workers, Custodians/Maintenance Workers, Drivers (all levels) and Clerical/Administrative Assistants. You can read more about
each of the school districts and their schools.The Santa Clara County Classified Job Fair is a day to meet face-to-face with hiring administrators for immediate positions and potential future openings. Please be sure to register to be included.
Tips for success
- Conduct yourself professionally at all times. Remember that you are on stage even as you stand in line or move about the interview area.
- Come prepared. Bring
copies of your NeoGov application, letter of introduction, resume, and letters of recommendation as recruiters will not have access during the fair to any online materials you have previously submitted through the website.
- Develop a plan of action which gives you confidence and sets you apart from the crowd.
- Keep yourself and your materials neat and streamlined; do not carry too much.
- If the interview line seems long, move along to another school district. You can always come back later.
- Respect other people's privacy as you approach the interview table, allowing them to complete their discussion.
- Establish eye contact, present a firm handshake, introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in speaking with a recruiter.
- Be confident. Take an active part in your interview.
