South Carolina Teacher Expo
The South Carolina Teacher Expo is a one-day job fair designed to match teacher candidates to current district vacancies. The Expo attracts jobseekers from across the United States and several foreign countries. This year's Expo will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, SC.
The South Carolina Teacher Expo is open to certified teachers, recent college graduates of teacher education programs, and applicants who have applied to and met admission criteria for an approved alternative certification program in South Carolina. This year's Expo is open to candidates from all subject areas.
The fee to attend the Expo is $10. It does not include lunch. Please note that participants will only be able to meet with districts from 10:00AM-12:30PM. Interviews will be scheduled between 1-4PM. All registration fees are non-refundable.
The South Carolina Teacher Expo is open to certified teachers, recent college graduates of teacher education programs, and applicants who have applied to and met admission criteria for an approved alternative certification program in South Carolina. This year's Expo is open to candidates from all subject areas.
The fee to attend the Expo is $10. It does not include lunch. Please note that participants will only be able to meet with districts from 10:00AM-12:30PM. Interviews will be scheduled between 1-4PM. All registration fees are non-refundable.
Registered Districts
The following districts have registered to attend the 2019 SC Teacher Expo. We cannot guarantee their attendance.
Aiken, Allendale, Anderson Five, Bamberg Two, Barnwell 19, Barnwell 29, Barnwell 45, Berkeley, Charleston, Cherokee, Chester, Clarendon One, Clarendon Two, Colleton, Dillon Four, Dorchester Two, Dorchester Four, Edgefield, Erskine Charters, Fairfield, Florence One, Florence Five, Greenwood 50, Hampton One, Hampton Two, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens 55, Laurens 56, Lee, Lexington One, Lexington Two, Lexington Three, Lexington Four, Marion, Newberry, Orangeburg Three, Orangeburg Four, Orangeburg Five, Pickens, Richland One, Richland Two, Saluda, SC Public Charter School District, SC School for the Deaf & Blind, Spartanburg Five, Spartanburg Six, Spartanburg Seven, Sumter, Williamsburg, York One, York Two, York Three, and York Four.
The following districts have registered to attend the 2019 SC Teacher Expo. We cannot guarantee their attendance.
Aiken, Allendale, Anderson Five, Bamberg Two, Barnwell 19, Barnwell 29, Barnwell 45, Berkeley, Charleston, Cherokee, Chester, Clarendon One, Clarendon Two, Colleton, Dillon Four, Dorchester Two, Dorchester Four, Edgefield, Erskine Charters, Fairfield, Florence One, Florence Five, Greenwood 50, Hampton One, Hampton Two, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens 55, Laurens 56, Lee, Lexington One, Lexington Two, Lexington Three, Lexington Four, Marion, Newberry, Orangeburg Three, Orangeburg Four, Orangeburg Five, Pickens, Richland One, Richland Two, Saluda, SC Public Charter School District, SC School for the Deaf & Blind, Spartanburg Five, Spartanburg Six, Spartanburg Seven, Sumter, Williamsburg, York One, York Two, York Three, and York Four.
Participants
The participant packet will be added the week before the Expo. Please check back here for access to this document. All participants should download the Participant Information Packet and read through it carefully. You may want to print a copy for your records. You should also read through ALL of the information on this page carefully.
Anticipated Vacancies
A list of anticipated vacancies will be posted here about a week before the Expo. Check back then.
2019 Expo Map
2019 SC Teacher Expo Schedule
9:30 - 10:00 - Participant check-in and Walk-in registration
10:00 - 12:30 - Participants visit district booths. Districts schedule interviews for the afternoon.
12:30 - 1:00 - Lunch break - Lunch is NOT provided for participants.
1:00 - 4:00 - Pre-scheduled interviews - Participants will NOT be able to visit with districts during these hours. This time is for interviews only.
4:00 - Expo closes
9:30 - 10:00 - Participant check-in and Walk-in registration
10:00 - 12:30 - Participants visit district booths. Districts schedule interviews for the afternoon.
12:30 - 1:00 - Lunch break - Lunch is NOT provided for participants.
1:00 - 4:00 - Pre-scheduled interviews - Participants will NOT be able to visit with districts during these hours. This time is for interviews only.
4:00 - Expo closes
Important Notes for Participants
- All participants should enter the Fairgrounds via Gate #6 located off of George Rogers Blvd.
- If you pre-register online, you will need to check-in inside the Goodman Building starting at 9:30AM.
- You will be given a blank nametag when you check in. You will need to bring a pen or marker to complete your nametag.
- Lunch is not provided.
- Wi-Fi will be available, but power outlets will be limited.
- There are no copiers on site. You must prepare your own copies before coming.
- Children, spouses, and friends will not be allowed inside the exhibit area.
- If you have questions, e-mail Todd Scholl at todd@cerra.org.
Complete the Online Application
We strongly encourage all participants to set up a profile and post and application on the SC Online Educator Employment System.
Also, if you have not already applied for certification in South Carolina, you should do so prior to attending the SC Teacher Expo. Certification application procedures and information can be found at http://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/.
We strongly encourage all participants to set up a profile and post and application on the SC Online Educator Employment System.
Also, if you have not already applied for certification in South Carolina, you should do so prior to attending the SC Teacher Expo. Certification application procedures and information can be found at http://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/.
Documents to Bring to the Teacher Expo
You should bring multiple copies of each document; a copying machine will not be available on site.
You should bring multiple copies of each document; a copying machine will not be available on site.
- Academic transcripts
- Teaching Certificate*, if currently certified in South Carolina or any other state
- Letter of Eligibility, if issued by the SC Dept. of Education, due to pending certification status (PACE, CATE, etc.)
- Driver’s License, Social Security card, or other proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S.
- Resume
Map of South Carolina Public School Districts
What can I expect from attending the SC Teacher Expo?
