Teachers Wanted: Detroit Schools Holding Hiring Fair Thursday

DETROIT (WWJ) - If you're a teacher looking for employment, here's a chance to get a job on the spot.

The Detroit Public Schools Community District is holding a recruitment fair Thursday, looking for highly-qualified and certified educators to fill open positions.

The event is being held Aug. 31 at Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine, 571 Mack Ave., between 5 and 7 p.m.

Applications are being accepted for all teaching positions, but there's a critical need for teachers in the following areas:

• Mathematics
• Science/Integrated Science
• English Language Arts
• Special Education
• Music Education
• Spanish
• K-5 Elementary

Retirees in special education, math and world languages are encouraged to apply.

Interviews and on-the-spot conditional offers may be provided to qualified applicants.

For more information, visit detroitk12.org/employment.