What is the Teacher Recruitment Fair?
The Teacher Recruitment Fair is an in-person event that connects individuals seeking teaching and other certificated positions with school district hiring representatives. It provides candidates such as teachers, psychologists, counselors, school nurses, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and preschool teachers the opportunity to engage in focused, one-on-one interactions with employers. The fair is hosted by and held at the Santa Clara County Office of Education.
Event Registration
Only registered,
confirmed candidates who qualify are eligible for early (9:00 am) admittance into the Santa Clara County Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Those who qualify but have not pre-registered may be admitted into the fair after 10:00 am.
ONLY THOSE WHO
COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIORITY ENTRANCE TO THE TEACHER RECRUITMENT FAIR AT 9:00 am. The deadline for receiving all materials for pre-registration is 5:00 pm, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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This recruitment fair is designated for credentialed candidates, including those with a California preliminary, clear, or professional clear teaching credential; a Career Technical Education credential; other certificated candidates, including psychologists, counselors, school nurses, speech language pathologists, audiologists; those who hold a Child Development Teacher Permit; those who will have a credential or permit by fall 2026; and candidates who have a credential from outside of California. You will need to have your credential(s), internship status, or university or teaching program completion date confirmed. You may do so through one of the following:
- Candidates with a California preliminary, clear or professional clear credential or Career Technical Education credential will need to have a copy of their credentials.
- Candidates who hold a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher will need to have a copy of their permit.
- Candidates from outside the State of California will need to have a copy of their out-of-state or out-of-country credentials along with PHOTOCOPIES of your transcripts (evaluated transcripts if educated outside of the USA).
- Candidates who are not yet credentialed but anticipate completion of a university or teaching program and recommendation for a credential prior to fall 2026, will need to have an appeasement letter from the university or teaching program. Please note that we do have appeasement lists from San Jose State University and Santa Clara University to confirm completion date. Be sure this letter is on university letterhead and includes your full name, expected credential level, type and authorization, in addition to the anticipated completion date. Please note that we have appeasement lists from San Jose State University and Santa Clara University to confirm completion date so a letter will not be necessary.
Please also make sure to have a current resume and a copy of your credential(s) to share or email to the district and charter schools that day. Many districts and charter schools will be holding interviews on the day of the fair.
The Teacher Recruitment Event will be held in person at the SCCOE office located at 1290 Ridder Park Drive in San Jose. The event will begin at 9:00am and ends promptly at 1:00pm.
School districts in Santa Clara County
Each district hires its own certificated staff.
District information is available at
www.sccoe.org.
Teacher Recruitment Fair features:
- Recruiters to answer your questions about their district's programs and projected position openings
- Credential specialists to answer questions
- Resource book on Santa Clara County school districts
- Interviews may be offered
Tips for success
- Conduct yourself professionally at all times.
- Be prepared. Develop a plan of action which gives you confidence and sets you apart from the crowd.
- If the wait to talk with a district seems long, move along to another school district. You can always come back later.
- Establish eye contact, introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in speaking with a recruiter.
- Be confident. Take an active part in your interview.
Why teach in Santa Clara County?
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
- High-quality induction support
- Dedicated mentor teacher programs
- County Office of Education initiatives that support beginning teachers
- Strong, standards-based curriculum
- Ongoing, career-long professional development opportunities
Santa Clara County is a wonderful place to live and teach
- Innovation: A global hub for innovative technology, biotechnology, and space exploration
- Educational Opportunities: Access to world-class colleges and universities
- Natural Beauty: Stunning Pacific coastline, majestic redwood forests, and nearby mountain landscapes
- Culture: A rich and diverse arts scene featuring theatre, visual art, music, and dance from Broadway musicals and concerts to museum exhibits, laser light shows, vibrant festivals, and lively music
