TeachCharleston: Interest Form

TeachCharleston is Charleston County School District's alternative certification pathway for talented, knowledgeable professionals ready to translate their expertise into a rewarding teaching career in CCSD.. If you are interested, please complete the short TeachCharleston Interest Form. A member of our team will review your transcript(s) and contact you within 2-3 business days. If you qualify, you will receive a TeachCharleston Evaluation Letter detailing your qualified certification areas and next steps. Eligibility Requirements A conferred bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.A minimum of 18 credit hours in the desired field of certification with a grade of "C" or higher for applicants seeking certification in areas other than Special Education: Multi-Categorical, Early Childhood, Elementary and ESOL.Have not previously completed student teaching in a traditional teacher preparation program or earned a teaching certificate. Certification Fields Offered Primary Levels Early Childhood (PK-3)Elementary (Grades 2-6) Middle School Middle Level Language ArtsMiddle Level MathematicsMiddle Level ScienceMiddle Level Social Studies High School AgricultureBusiness and Marketing EducationComputer ScienceEnglishFamily and Consumer ScienceIndustrial Technology EducationMathematicsScienceSocial Studies K-12 Areas ArtEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)MusicSpecial Education: Multi-CategoricalWorld Languages (French, German & Spanish) To be fully eligible for a teaching position in CCSD, candidates must qualify for the program, pass the required Praxis subject area exam(s), and successfully complete a TeachCharleston interview. Entry into the TeachCharleston program officially begins after signing a teaching contract with CCSD.