The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement has reported a 35% decrease in teacher vacancies in South Carolina for the 2024-2025 school year compared to the previous year. Dorchester School District Two has seen a slight increase in special education teacher vacancies, but has launched initiatives to close the gap, including enrolling non-certified employees in a program to become certified teachers. The district has also increased salaries and implemented a recruitment and retention task force.
Charleston County School District has had low teacher vacancy numbers this year and aims to maintain its position as the highest paying district in the state. The district is proposing an increase in starting teacher salary to about $64,700 for the upcoming school year, with a goal to reach $70,000 by 2028. The district offers initiatives such as TeachCharleston to train individuals with bachelor’s degrees to become teachers, and is hosting a hiring event to attract new teachers and school-based staff. These efforts reflect the district’s commitment to supporting and compensating its educators.
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