The state needs to hire about 12,000 teachers to fill all the spots that will open for next fall. The Savannah-Chatham County school system needs about 250 new teachers to fill slots for next year. Beaufort County schools also need to hire about 250 new teachers. Strategies Schools are looking to the internet to help them fill positions. Both Chatham and Beaufort Counties post openings on their home pages, as well as state-wide and national websites.
Recruiters also travel to job fairs as far away as New York, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
The Outlook Both Chatham and Beaufort County human resource managers admit it won't be easy to fill all those spots. Chatham County brought 60 teachers out of retirement this year just to fill vacancies. But both systems say while it's a challenge, it's one they can meet. Please read our Site Terms and Conditions.