Thank you for your interest in the Santa Clara County Teacher Recruitment Fair. Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, an in person fair is not possible this year.
We wanted to make sure that you had any information available to you to allow you to contact those school districts and charter schools that are of interest to you. We have put together a booklet that contains profiles for the school districts and charter schools that would normally be at the event. Many of the school profiles list current open positions, benefits, salary and their contact information. You may also find further information about the school district and charter school’s open positions at
www.edjoin.org.
If you have any questions or would like the booklet emailed to you, please send an email to
michelle_fine @sccoe.org.
What is the Teacher Recruitment Fair?
It is an opportunity for individuals seeking teaching positions to meet with those who hire teachers and other certificated candidates, including psychologists, counselors, school nurses, speech language pathologists, and audiologists. Representatives from school districts come to this central location for a day of focused interaction with candidates.
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, April 25th, 2020. Those who qualify but have not pre-registered AND BEEN CONFIRMED may be admitted into the fair after 11:00 a.m.
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, Tuesday, April 21st, 2020.
School districts in Santa Clara County
Each district hires its own teachers.
District information is available at
www.sccoe.org.
Who should attend?
- Teacher candidates who have a California preliminary, clear, or professional clear teaching credential, Career Technical Education credential; or
- will have a credential by fall 2020 or
- have a credential from outside California
Bring with you:
Multiple application packets: letter of introduction, resume, letters of recommendation and copies of credentials. Research before the event so you have an idea of how many packets to bring and what districts you will want to meet.
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
- On-site interviews may be offered
What if I don't have a teaching credential?
This fair is designed for fully credentialed candidates. School districts first consider fully credentialed candidates for their anticipated staffing needs for the next school year. Please visit the following
link for a complete listing of local school districts in Santa Clara County and their website links.
If you are not a credentialed candidate and need further guidance on how to become a teacher, please
click here for a link of valuable information and resources.
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 letter of introduction, resume, letters of recommendation and credentials 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.
Why teach in Santa Clara County?
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- High quality support for induction
- Mentor teacher programs
- COE initiatives for beginning teacher support
- Strong curriculum
- Career-long professional development
Santa Clara County is a great place to live and teach
- Innovation – leading edge computer industries, biotechnology and space exploration
- Educational opportunities – world class colleges and universities
- Natural beauty – the incomparable Pacific coastline, redwood forests and nearby mountain peaks
- Culture – theatre, art, music, dance – you name it and you'll find it – everything from Broadway musicals to reggae concerts, Egyptian mummies to laser light shows, colorful Tet Festivals and lively Mariachi music
Career Opportunities with Santa Clara County Office of Education
The SCCOE is a champion of public education, serving as an exemplary regional resource to students, parents, school districts, community agencies and businesses.
The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is a regional service agency working collaboratively with school and community partners that provides instructional, business, and technology services to the 35 school districts and community colleges of Santa Clara County. The County Office of Education directly serves students through special education programs, alternative schools, Head Start and State Preschool programs, migrant education, and Opportunity Youth Academy. The SCCOE also provides academic and fiscal oversight and monitoring to districts in addition to the 21 Santa Clara County Board of Education authorized charter schools.
For a listing of certificated and classified vacancies available at SCCOE, please visit our
job opportunities section.
