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Caroline schools outline expanded recruiting and pay changes to fill teacher vacancies
Summary
Caroline County Public Schools reported a multi-pronged recruitment push and retention measures — including J‑1 exchanges, sign‑on bonuses and a 3% across‑the‑board pay increase — aimed at closing dozens of certified vacancies before the 2025–26 school year.
Caroline County Public Schools officials on June 11 told the school board they have broadened recruiting and retention strategies to fill certified vacancies for the 2025–26 school year, from job‑fair outreach to visa hires and targeted pay increases.
The human resources presenter said the division has attended more than 20 college and community job fairs, increased social‑media recruitment, used virtual platforms such as Handshake, held alternative licensure events and participated in the J‑1 visa teacher exchange program that brought eight teachers from the Philippines this year.
The presentation, given to Chair Calvin Taylor and the board, listed remaining…
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