South Carolina Teacher Expo
The South Carolina Teacher Expo is a one-day job fair designed to match teacher candidates to current and anticipated district vacancies. The Expo attracts jobseekers from across the United States and several foreign countries. This year's Expo will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 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 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.
Registration
Registration fees are non-refundable and do not include lunch.
Registered Districts
Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg One, Bamberg Two, Barnwell 29, Barnwell 45, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun Charleston, The Charter Institute at Erskine, Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Clarendon One, Clarendon Two, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon Four, Dorchester Two, Dorchester Four, Fairfield, Florence One, Florence Three, Florence Four, Florence Five, Georgetown, Greenville, Hampton One, Hampton Two, Horry, Jasper, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens 55, Laurens 56, Lee, Lexington One, Lexington Two, Lexington Three, Lexington Four, Lexington/Richland Five, Marion, Marlboro, McCormick, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland Two, Saluda, Spartanburg Seven, SC Public Charter School District, Sumter, Union, Williamsburg, York One, York Two (Clover), York Three (Rock Hill), & York Four (Fort Mill).
The list above is subject to change. District recruiters will continue registering through mid-February 2020. CERRA does not make any guarantee that recruiters from the districts listed will attend the Expo.
Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg One, Bamberg Two, Barnwell 29, Barnwell 45, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun Charleston, The Charter Institute at Erskine, Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Clarendon One, Clarendon Two, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon Four, Dorchester Two, Dorchester Four, Fairfield, Florence One, Florence Three, Florence Four, Florence Five, Georgetown, Greenville, Hampton One, Hampton Two, Horry, Jasper, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens 55, Laurens 56, Lee, Lexington One, Lexington Two, Lexington Three, Lexington Four, Lexington/Richland Five, Marion, Marlboro, McCormick, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland Two, Saluda, Spartanburg Seven, SC Public Charter School District, Sumter, Union, Williamsburg, York One, York Two (Clover), York Three (Rock Hill), & York Four (Fort Mill).
The list above is subject to change. District recruiters will continue registering through mid-February 2020. CERRA does not make any guarantee that recruiters from the districts listed will attend the Expo.
Participants
Check back in February for more information.
Vendors
If you are interested in being a vendor at the 2020 SC Teacher Expo, please contact Todd Scholl.
Anticipated Vacancies
Check back for more information.
Most districts who attend the Expo will report their anticipated vacancies. This list will help you decide which district booths you want to visit. CERRA does not guarantee the accuracy of these lists and anticipated vacancies are subject to change.
Most districts who attend the Expo will report their anticipated vacancies. This list will help you decide which district booths you want to visit. CERRA does not guarantee the accuracy of these lists and anticipated vacancies are subject to change.
2020 Expo Map
Check back in 2020 for more information.
2020 SC Teacher Expo Schedule
All events take place in the Goodman Building.
- 9:30 - 10:00 - Participant check-in
- 10:00 - 12:30 - Participants visit district booths. Interviews scheduled
- 12:30 - 1:00 - Lunch break
- 1:00 - 4:00 - Pre-scheduled interviews / Participants will not be able to visit district booths unless they have a scheduled interview.
All events take place in the Goodman Building.
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
