DeKalb County schools holding job fair for future teachers

At a DeKalb Schools job fair last year, a candidate talks with a representative of Rainbow Elementary. The district is holding a job fair Dec. 7 at DeKalb Early College Academy in Stone Mountain.

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At a DeKalb Schools job fair last year, a candidate talks with a representative of Rainbow Elementary. The district is holding a job fair Dec. 7 at DeKalb Early College Academy in Stone Mountain.

December grads, polish up that résumé.

DeKalb County Schools is hosting a job fair Dec. 7 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at DeKalb Early College Academy in Stone Mountain.

District officials are hoping to recruit future educators from colleges and universities in metro Atlanta.

Last year, nearly 800 teachers left the school district. The number is still lower than recent years, which saw about 900 teachers depart each year.

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Potential hires must bring a résumé, transcripts, edTPA and Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators scores. Applicants are also encouraged to bring any certifications.

Attendees can register for the event here.

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