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 was 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.
Walk-In Registration
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Participant Info
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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.
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.
Registered Districts
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Anticipated Vacancies
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Each year we ask participating districts to provide us with a list of their anticipated vacancies for each subject area. These numbers are constantly changing and should only be considered a general estimate of the number of vacancies in each district. We recommend downloading or printing a copy of this document for your reference at the Expo.
Each year we ask participating districts to provide us with a list of their anticipated vacancies for each subject area. These numbers are constantly changing and should only be considered a general estimate of the number of vacancies in each district. We recommend downloading or printing a copy of this document for your reference at the Expo.
Expo Map
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2020 SC Teacher Expo Schedule
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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
Vendors
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