(Dayton Public Schools, a member of the Ohio 8 Coalition, is sharing this release as a courtesy.)

February 17, 2015
Contact: Julie Brinker
(513) 225-7178

Ohio’s eight major urban districts are joining together for the second annual statewide job fair in order to interview those interested in teaching positions in their respective districts. The districts are collaborating on this job fair to showcase the opportunities available at Ohio’s urban school districts.

Due to changes in the state retirement system, record numbers of K-12 teachers are expected to retire at the end of this school year, adding a new emphasis to hiring the next generation of educators.

“Attracting qualified, motivated teachers who want to make a significant impact in our eight districts is critical,” Dayton Public Schools superintendent and Ohio 8 co-chair Lori L. Ward said.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to interview talented educators who have an enthusiasm for teaching in one of our eight districts, ” Toledo Federation of Teachers president and Ohio 8 co-chair Kevin Dalton said.

WHAT: Ohio 8 Job Fair — The eight largest urban districts in Ohio – Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo and Youngstown – will conduct on-site interviews with interested teaching candidates.

WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The day’s schedule is:
9 a.m. — 10:15 a.m.    Registration, information for attendees
10:15 a.m. — noon    Interviews
noon — 1 p.m.        Interviews, interview sign-ups
1 p.m. — 3 p.m.    Interviews

WHERE:  Embassy Suites North, 2700 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231

WHO:  All veteran and aspiring education job-seekers who will be licensed or certificated by the start of the next school year.

Additional information can be found at www.teachohio8.org.

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