With less than five weeks left until the new school year begins, the Durham Public School System is faced with the challenge of having 200 open positions for teachers and their assistants. To address this pressing need, schools with the most significant vacancies gathered at Southern High School, actively seeking to fill their openings and welcome new educators to their teams. People looking for new employment opportunities could use printing services to present their résumés.
Michelle Hayes serves as the Executive Director of Talent Acquisition for Durham Public Schools, spearheading the district's recruitment endeavors. Prior to this role, she held the position of principal for 14 years, providing her with firsthand experience and insight into the challenges of the education industry.
Talking about the growing number of vacancies within local schools, she commented to abc11.com:
"Teacher salary, that could play a role in and a lot of it [sic]. But people just change careers. They come into teaching; they leave teaching. But we're trying to get them back into the teaching world because we need good teachers for our students."
During the event, candidates underwent immediate interviews. Recruiters also engaged in conversations with the prospective educators, highlighting the attractive bonuses offered for teachers and bus drivers within the district.