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.
What if I miss the registration deadline?
We are sorry you have missed the registration deadline for the Santa Clara County Teacher Recruitment Fair; however, you still have an opportunity to attend the event. You will be able to attend the fair provided you qualify and verify you are appropriately credentialed.
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
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Innovation: A global hub for innovative technology, biotechnology, and space exploration
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Educational Opportunities: Access to world-class colleges and universities
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Natural Beauty: Stunning Pacific coastline, majestic redwood forests, and nearby mountain landscapes
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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
