The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) is hosting the second of two free education job fairs to help schools and district offices across the county attract a new generation to the education workforce, as well as those looking to change or advance their career.
Interested individuals are welcome to attend the next job fair, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District Souza Center. The first event took place Feb. 3 in Santa Barbara.
The job fairs are designed to put attendees in touch with representatives from school districts across the county and colleges and universities with education-related credential programs.
A credentials specialist will provide advice on pursuing a career as a credentialed education professional, such as a teacher, speech-language pathologist, or school nurse.
In addition to teachers and instructional support staff, schools are looking to hire professionals in information technology, accounting, human resources, maintenance, and other fields. Not all jobs require a teaching credential or even a college degree.
“The field of education has a wide spectrum of job opportunities that could be the perfect match for individuals in our county,” said County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido. “Working for a school or district is a valuable way to grow professionally and connect with your community.
“We are committed to highlighting the importance of careers in education and bringing in the best talent to serve our children and youth in Santa Barbara County.”
“Our schools offer rewarding and stable careers with excellent employment benefits and many promotional opportunities,” said Mari Minjarez Gonzales, SBCEO associate superintendent, Human Resources. “My own journey took me from working as a classroom assistant as a teenager to school psychologist and then into administration.”
Representatives from the local Child Care Planning Council will be present to share information about career opportunities in preschools and early childhood education, in addition to a specialist who can help determine eligibility for subsidized childcare.
“Working for our schools, whether inside or outside the classroom, provides pathways to deeply fulfilling careers,” said Lompoc Unified School District Superintendent Clara Finneran. “We have many talented people in our community who would be an asset on our campuses.
“Partnering with the Santa Barbara County Education Office and other local school districts for this event gives us an opportunity to find candidates who best fit our needs and provide job seekers with exciting career options.”
For more details, visit www.sbceo.org/hr.