Teacher Hiring FAQs
- How do I find the Current Teacher Vacancies?
- To view specific openings at each school, click on the View Current Teacher Vacancies link located in the Teacher Employment Procedures.
- To view specific openings at each school, click on the View Current Teacher Vacancies link located in the Teacher Employment Procedures.
- How do I apply for a Teacher position?
- Review the section How to Apply under Teacher Employment Procedures
- Review the section How to Apply under Teacher Employment Procedures
- Do I need to complete a Teacher application if I am a retired teacher?
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Yes, every applicant must complete an application.
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Yes, every applicant must complete an application.
- If I completed an application on CERRA (Winthrop) do I need to complete your application also?
- No. All applications from CERRA are uploaded to our online applicant tracking system. However, you will need to go the the CCSD website to upload your resume and apply to a Job Type/Certification Area. Your password to access our system will be sent to the email address you used to apply.
- No. All applications from CERRA are uploaded to our online applicant tracking system. However, you will need to go the the CCSD website to upload your resume and apply to a Job Type/Certification Area. Your password to access our system will be sent to the email address you used to apply.
- What other information is needed to complete my application?
- Review the section Submit Supporting Documents under Teacher Employment Procedures
- Review the section Submit Supporting Documents under Teacher Employment Procedures
- What if I have already submitted supporting documents when I applied previously for a position?
- We file your documents as we receive them. You only need to send them once. However, unless you were hired by the District, we only retain documents for a two-year period.
- We file your documents as we receive them. You only need to send them once. However, unless you were hired by the District, we only retain documents for a two-year period.
- What if I do not have the required South Carolina certification?
- If you have a valid current out-of-state certificate, you may have reciprocity with South Carolina. Please check the State Department of Education Website for further information (www.scteachers.org). You may be hired on an out-of-state certificate if reciprocity exists. However, you will be required to obtain SC certification within 90 days of employment.
- If you have a valid current out-of-state certificate, you may have reciprocity with South Carolina. Please check the State Department of Education Website for further information (www.scteachers.org). You may be hired on an out-of-state certificate if reciprocity exists. However, you will be required to obtain SC certification within 90 days of employment.
- What PRAXIS test(s) am I required to take?
- You will need to contact the South Carolina State Department of Education for this information. You may do this by going to their website (www.scteachers.org) or calling (803) 734-8466.
- You will need to contact the South Carolina State Department of Education for this information. You may do this by going to their website (www.scteachers.org) or calling (803) 734-8466.
- What is the next step after completing my application?
- Review the section How to Apply under Teacher Employment Procedures
- Review the section How to Apply under Teacher Employment Procedures
- How do I check the status of my application?
- You will be notified by e-mail that your application has been received and what the status of your application is once it has been reviewed.
- You will be notified by e-mail that your application has been received and what the status of your application is once it has been reviewed.
- How will my exact salary be determined?
- Salaries are calculated from the CCSD Teacher Salary Schedule (on our website) using the education level and experience on your current South Carolina certification.
- Salaries are calculated from the CCSD Teacher Salary Schedule (on our website) using the education level and experience on your current South Carolina certification.
- If I am currently a CCSD employee, do I have to follow the same application procedures?
- Yes. Everyone is required to complete an employment application.
- Yes. Everyone is required to complete an employment application.
- Will I be contacted for a job interview?
- Once you have submitted your résumé and application, you may follow up by calling the Principals/Hiring Managers for each school to inquire regarding the status of the vacancy and to request an interview.
- Once you have submitted your résumé and application, you may follow up by calling the Principals/Hiring Managers for each school to inquire regarding the status of the vacancy and to request an interview.
- When is a position considered filled?
- A position is considered filled when the candidate recommended for the position has accepted the offer.
For questions regarding teacher employment applications and related issues please contact:
Billie Jo Holmes
billie-jo_holmes@charleston.k12.sc.us
Phone: (843) 937-6333
Beth Lyons
beth_lyons@charleston.k12.sc.us
Phone: (843) 937-6309