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Certified Teachers

School Year 2024-2025

Virtual Interviews On-Going

In order to keep you and others safe, we’re still conducting virtual interviews and are hiring. Please click the link below to find your desired position and apply.

Why Teach Savannah

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It's where you want to be.

Why Teach Savannah?

Our proud city features some of the South’s best cuisine, and, thanks to our warm climate, outdoor dining is available most almost year round. On top of all that, our many museums, festivals, and exhibits provide unmatched culture and excitement. Find out why we say “Live where you teach. Love where you teach.”

Cutting Edge Technology

Access to interactive whiteboards/slates, Chromebooks, laptops, and more.

Employee Perks

Enjoy local discounts provided by business partners for teachers. Click the star to the left for more information.

Competitive Compensation

SSCPSS offers the most competitive salaries and stipends in the Coastal Empire, including generous retirement and benefit packages. Click the dollar sign to the left to find out.

Alternative Pathways Information

Alternative Pathway to Teaching

Virtual Session

November 21, 2024

Please click on the star to join us from 4:00 - 5:00 PM EST; join on your computer or mobile app.

Upcoming Sessions

November 21, 2024 , January 30, 2025, February 27, 2025, March 27, 2025, April 24, 2025, May 29, 2025, June 26, 2025

"Being a Georgia public educator puts you among the
wealthiest retirees in the United States."

That might be hard to believe, but it’s true. In this video The Million Dollar Wagon, Dale Alexander proves this and highlights the one greatest advantage that many educators (and the public) may not realize.

2024-2025 Teacher of the Year

Emily Graham

Meet Emily Graham, our 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.

Emily Graham grew up in Savannah and attended Columbus State University, earning her Bachelor of Music in Music Education followed by her Master of Music in Music Education. As Graham completed her graduate degree, she learned of a new high school opening in her hometown.

It is a rare and special opportunity for a band director to start a program from scratch, and that’s exactly what Graham got to do at Islands High School. This is her fourteenth year teaching 9th through 12th grade band at Islands. In that time, she has grown the band program, instrument and music library, started a marching band and jazz band, composed the Islands Fight Song and the music for the Alma Mater, and most recently started teaching AP Music Theory.

High Needs Teaching Fields Incentive

Critical Field Incentive: $2,000

One-time $2,000 supplement (paid in 2 installments) for teachers in the areas of MG ELA, MG Math, MG Science, English 6-12, Math 6-12, World Language, Speech and Language Pathology, SPED General Curriculum, and SPED Adapted Curriculum with all 5 content areas.

Teacher Relocation Incentive: $1,500

Relocation of more than 50 miles AND you must be hired to teach in one of the following areas: MG ELA, MG Math, MG Science, English 6-12, Match 6-12, Science 6-12, World Language, Speech and Language Pathology, General Curriculum, or Adaptive Curriculum with all 5 Content Areas. Teachers hired in non-critical fields relocating more than 250 miles will receive a $500 relocation supplement.

*Additional Eligibility: Relocation of more than 50 miles AND you must be hired to teach in one of the following areas: MG ELA, MG Mathematics, MG Science, English 6-12, Mathematics 6-12, Science 6-12, World Language, Speech and Language Pathology, SPED General Curriculum, and SPED Adapted Curriculum with all 5 Content Areas. Teachers hired in non-critical field relocating more than 250 miles will received a $500 relocation supplement, but not a sign-on supplement. Supplement totals are pre-tax.

**Supplement Requirement: Completion of one year in SCCPSS is required or prorated amount of supplement must be repaid. Supplements are typically paid in Oct. and Dec. This will vary if hired after the school year starts. All supplements are paid one-time.

Want to become a Perks Partner?

Welcome to the Savannah Chatham County School Perks program. You are now entitled to an exclusive savings programs that will save you and your family both time and money on many of your favorite every day purchases.

Meet Our Superintendent

Dr. Denise Watts

Love Where You Teach

Savannah may be best known for Spanish moss covering regal oak trees, but our town is so much more than that. Savannah was recently named one of the “World’s 30 Friendliest Cities” by Conde Nast Traveler.

After a mere 20-minute drive, you can visit Tybee Island and its ocean-front beaches. Our proud city features some of the South’s best cuisine, and, thanks to our warm climate, outdoor dining is available almost year round. On top of all that, our many museums, festivals, and exhibits provide unmatched culture and excitement. Find out why we say “Live where you teach. Love where you teach.”