Teachers & School Counselors
Teach Today. Change Tomorrow.
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.
Application Now Open!
To apply to the Teacher Talent Pool, please select the application for your preferred content area below. If you need help applying, please use the Application Guide for assistance.
Looking to transition to a teaching role as a current SDP employee?
Current SDP employees can log into Taleo to view and apply to the Teacher Talent Pool through their Employee Portal. For assistance completing your application, please click on this Application Guide for Internal Employees.
Applications by Content Area
Teacher Application Process

Know a great teacher or counselor?
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!
Specialty Teaching Opportunities
Check out additional information about the following Specialty Teaching roles on our Specialty Teaching website:
- Reading Specialist
- Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, or Speech Impaired
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teachers
- Demonstration Teachers
Compensation and Benefits
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).
Questions about certification?
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.
Resources and Information
Last modified: January 13, 2021