What This Story Is About
- Metro Nashville Public Schools held a job fair Tuesday at the Nashville Fairgrounds to fill roughly 300 open teacher positions ahead of the start of the school year.
Why It Matters
- The National Education Association found that Tennessee has lost teachers at a higher rate than any other state in recent years.
- MNPS officials said recruitment efforts are expected to continue year-round.
For Context
- Most of the 300 open positions are in elementary and special needs programs.
Catch Up
- MNPS has offered incentives including competitive pay, cost of living adjustments, and raises to attract and retain educators.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Metro Nashville Public Schools held a job fair Tuesday at the Nashville Fairgrounds as the district works to fill roughly 300 open positions with three weeks remaining before the start of the school year.
Hundreds of prospective employees attended the event, including job seekers like Anthony Towns, who said he is looking for a band director position at the middle school or high school level.
District targets elementary, special needs openings
Most of the 300 available teacher positions are in elementary and special needs programs, according to district officials.
Brigitte Tubbs-Jones, MNPS director of talent acquisition, said the district has been ramping up its hiring efforts throughout the summer…