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North Texas School Districts Struggle to Hire: Arlington Hosts Teacher Job Fair
Last Updated on June 10, 2023 by Robert C. Hoopes
There has been a nationwide shortage of teachers since the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, many Texas school districts are having trouble finding qualified candidates to fill teaching positions. North Texas recently hosted a teacher job fair to aid these school districts in filling their teaching vacancies.
Dozens of local school districts attended the job fair that was held in the city of Frisco. Many of these school districts are having trouble filling teaching positions and are holding job fairs in the hopes of finding qualified candidates.
The low salary teachers in Texas receive is a major contributing factor to the state’s teacher shortage. Teachers in Texas make an average of $53,000 per year, which is less than the national average of $60,477, according to a recent report on 10 June 2023. Because of this, Texas school districts have a harder time competing with those in other states for the best teachers.
There are a number of factors, including low pay, that have contributed to Texas’ severe teacher shortage. The COVID-19 pandemic has added to teachers’ already heavy workload and heightened stress levels. The emotional toll that the pandemic has taken on their students has forced many teachers to adopt new teaching methods and technologies.
Many Texas teachers, however, are unwavering in their dedication to their students and to the profession despite these obstacles. The North Texas teacher job fair is just one example of the state’s initiatives to address the shortage of qualified educators.
There are many resources available to you if you are a teacher seeking employment in Texas or just curious about the state of education there. The Texas Education Agency has a website where you can learn about getting certified, finding a job, and more. You can meet local teachers and administrators by attending career fairs and networking events in your area.
In sum, Texas’s education staffing crisis is a major problem that needs fixing. We can help give our kids the education they deserve and support our teachers at the same time. Consider a career in education in Texas if you have a love for working with children and a desire to make a difference in their lives.
