The Door to Your Teaching Career Has Opened!

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) needs your talent as a teacher. As we approach an unconventional teacher hiring season amid COVID-19, the SCDE recognizes the challenges teacher candidates like yourself are facing. While it was previously required that candidates pass their subject area assessment exam with a qualifying score in order to be issued a Conditional Certificate, many candidates have been unable to meet this requirement due to test center closures.

Your skills as a teacher are needed to fill vacant teaching positions, which is why the SCDE is currently waiving the requirement to first pass your subject area assessment exam. If you are ready to #GetHired, there is no better time.

act-now

While it is important to note that you will eventually need to take and pass the corresponding required subject area exam, you have until June 30, 2021 to do so – an entire year! The big takeaway is to understand that currently, you do not need to pass your exam to receive a Temporary Alternative Route certificate to land a job and assume the role of lead teacher by this August.

It’s time to take action! South Carolina Teachers of Tomorrow is committed to helping you realize your dream of becoming a teacher. With the release of this rousing announcement, you have been afforded a unique opportunity! Take advantage of temporarily bypassing the subject area exam and apply for your Temporary Alternative Route certificate.

Here’s What You Need

blue arrow  Complete application for certification

blue arrow  Obtain fingerprint-based criminal record history clearance

blue arrow  Complete South Carolina Teachers of Tomorrow Classroom Readiness Training

Start the Job Search

Now that the door to your teaching career has opened wide, it’s time to prepare to #GetHired and we’re here to help! A great place to start is by curating a teacher-specific resume. To learn how to do this flawlessly, check out this blog post.

Keep the Good News Coming

If you are currently teaching on a Conditional Certificate and have been unable to complete requirements due to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Education will allow you to apply for an extension for the 2020-21 school year. Extending your certificate will grant you an additional year to complete the remaining requirements. To remain eligible and on track to earn your Standard Professional certification, you must finish all requirements by June 30, 2021.