Certification and evaluation of potential teacher candidates ensures that all Georgia teachers "meet specified preparation standards and requirements," while setting "a standardized base-level of professional knowledge and skills for the educators working in public schools." The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) is the governing body responsible for all teacher certification, licensure, and educator testing. Click here for more information from the PSC.

When you begin the certification process will depend on your pathway. Most teacher candidates apply for certification after completing a teacher preparation program. The influx of mid-career professionals into the field has increased interest in certification that permits full-time teaching while completing a teacher preparation program.

When you begin to seek employment is also dependent upon your pathway. Most school districts list their job openings on their individual school system websites (under human resources). You may also find the following teacher recruitment sites helpful in your search for employment:

http://www.teachgeorgia.org
http://www.gareap.net and
http://www.rnt.org/channels/clearinghouse/