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STEP 1: Apply for South Carolina Teacher Certification

Start the application process for South Carolina teacher certification. Visit the South Carolina State Department of Education Division of Educator Quality and Leadership’s website for valuable information regarding the certification application process for educators. This site provides up-to-date and relevant information pertaining to all facets of teacher certification, including but not limited to, the certification process, regulation changes, updating existing certificates and valuable links to information for educators. https://www.ed.sc.gov/educators/ 

(If certified, go to Step 2)

 STEP 2: Online Application

Complete the online application and submit the following documents:

• Three confidential reference forms from supervisory administrators (i.e. immediate or past). These individuals must have supervised you in a classroom setting (i.e. principal, assistant principal, master teacher, university supervisor, etc.). The Richland One reference forms are available online and can be downloaded and printed from the online application main menu.
• Go to our Applitrack Page and click on APPLICANT FORMS. Reference forms are also available in the Office of Human Resources, 1616 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201. If you have completed references available on the South Carolina Common Teacher Application (CERRA/Winthrop), please email recruit@richlandone.org requesting that your reference be download from this site.
• A copy of a valid teaching certificate or Letter of Eligibility.
• Praxis Test Results (When applicable.)

STEP 3: Recommendations and Hiring

Candidates recommended for employment will receive notification from the Certified Employment Office of Human Resource Services. No offer is official unless extended by this office. 

Helpful information:

To check the status of your online application status, log on to Applitrack and check your online portfolio for qualifications, messages and status updates. Please respond to all messages and inquiries as soon as possible.

Check online postings frequently. Entering your online application in Applitrack will allow you to receive notifications and email updates of new positions for which you qualify. 

We are excited about the possibility of you joining our team!

Helpful Hints:

1. Please complete your application including transcripts from high school and/or college (if required for the position). Verify that you have three written references, and your current supervisor (if applicable) is prepared to provide a telephone reference.
2. Instructional Assistant positions require 60 college credits OR pass the Parapro Exam with a score of 456. Please contact Richland One Adult Education at (803) 343-2935 or visit Parapro Testing Information - Richland School District One (richlandone.org).
3. DD214 form required if separated from the military
4. If recommended, approve the background check by signing the electronic email.

*IMPORTANT - SCHEC requires that any person applying for a position in a public or private school get a TB skin test (School Employee/Individual Certificate of Evaluation for Tuberculosis). Midlands Exams and Drug Screening will provide the TB test to Richland One prospective employees for $25 or utilize the medical provider of your choice to complete the School Employee/Individual Certificate of Evaluation for Tuberculosis. If you are pre-approved for employment, you will be given an exact date to begin your position once the results of the TB test are provided.

Please contact Richland One Classified Services at (803) 231-7419 with questions. We look forward to you becoming a part of the Richland One team!

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