The School District of Philadelphia will remain closed through at least April 6.
Read more in the letter from Dr. Hite HERE.
March 26: The District announced their plan to provide a Chromebook to every student who needs one for learning at home. More information is HERE.
Grab-and-go meal sites continue to operate for our students. Updated locations and times are HERE.
K-12 Learning Guides continue to be available online and at meal sites. A new set will be available starting Wednesday March 25. More info is HERE.
We now have an email address (covid19info@philasd.org) and SDP Hotlines in 10 languages for Learning Guide support and general questions. More info HERE.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions are being added regularly, HERE.
Please visit our Coronavirus Information Hub often for the most up-to-date information.
Creativity, innovation, and an intrinsic desire to improve the academic outcomes for all students are the heart of our approach to education. Our student body comes from a vast range of cultural, socioeconomic, and family backgrounds and we’re so thrilled you’re considering teaching or counseling in Philadelphia.
Use our Teacher Application Guide to help you successfully apply in our application system. If you’re still experiencing technical issues in submitting an application, please email jobs@philasd.org.
Check out the Site Selection Overview page.
Check out additional information about the following Specialty Teaching roles on our Specialty Teaching website:
If you’re applying to be a School Counselor or Behavioral Health for the 2020-21 school year, check out when your application will be reviewed and when you will hear back from the Recruitment team:
April 13-15
May 5-7
*application closes May 4, although SDP reserves the right to close the position earlier if application volume exceeds our need.
Applications will be reviewed during the following review windows listed below and candidates meeting screening criteria will be invited to be interviewed by the Office of Prevention and Intervention. If you apply and pass the initial interview process, you will be entered into the talent pool and will be eligible to apply and interview for school specific positions. School-based interviews will begin April 1, 2020.
Teachers and Counselors are compensated with a 10 month salary, paid over 12 months. The salary for teachers is competitive and ranges from a minimum starting salary of $46,267 up to a maximum starting salary of $84,591. Salary credit is provided to teachers with two years or more of verified teaching experience. Click here for more information on our salary scale.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Teachers and School Counselors that includes medical, dental and vision coverage along with wage continuation and life insurance. Benefits are administered through the School District and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT).
If you have questions about the certification you need for a position, or if you are enrolled in a certification program and would need an emergency permit for a position, check out our Certification page.
Do you know any experienced or aspiring teachers or school counselors that should work for the School District of Philadelphia? If so, please refer him or her here!