Attention: The School District of Philadelphia will allow schools to plan for a half day of SYNCHRONOUS learning for Wednesday, January 20, 2021 so everyone has the option of watching the Presidential Inauguration. Read more HERE.
Students and families, School Selection results are now available.
Find more information and find out what to do next, HERE.
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.
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.
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.
Check out the Site Selection Overview 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!
Check out additional information about the following Specialty Teaching roles on our Specialty Teaching website:
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.