Aila Boyd
aboyd@mainstreetnewspapers.com
The WVPEC Teacher Recruitment Job Fair was held from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 14 at the Salem Civic Center.
The event was open to licensed teachers, nurses, administrators and others who will be licensed before the start of the 2026-27 school year, as well as individuals seeking information about becoming licensed. Nineteen public school divisions that are part of the West Virginia Public Education Consortium participated, offering opportunities for questions and on-site interviews. Some divisions offered same-day contracts.
Organizers said more than 500 vacancies were available across participating school divisions. Attendees were encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes.
Kirstine Barber, the executive director of human resources for Salem City Schools, said job fairs provided valuable recruitment opportunities for both candidates and school divisions.
“Job fairs serve as a valuable recruitment tool giving school divisions the opportunity to introduce themselves to potential candidates,” Barber said. “Often candidates are unfamiliar with the size, demographics, culture, and most importantly, positions available. Candidates are searching for information on how to apply; what documents they need for their application packet and where to access the application portal. For employers, job fairs provide a chance to put a face with a name, get a sense of the candidate’s fit in the school division, and ask targeted questions related to teaching and learning.”
