Teacher Certification

RECIPROCITY FOR OUT-OF-STATE TEACHERS

Educators who present a current standard out-of-state certification/certificate are eligible for a comparable South Carolina professional certificate if: 

  • they have at least three school years of teaching experience credit in an acceptable position in the last seven years on that valid standard certificate.

Learn more: SC Department of Education Out-of-State Teachers >


ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION: NOT CERTIFIED BUT WANT TO TEACH?

STEP 1. Before you apply for a position in Marlboro County School District, you are required to have the necessary required examinations completed, including Praxis or other examinations.

STEP 2. Secure a letter from the examination providers that you have completed and passed the examinations. 

STEP 3. Select an alternative certification route, including the CarolinaCAP program and many others.

STEP 4. Secure Letter of Eligibility, if issued by the SC Dept. of Education, due to pending certification status (PACE, CATE, etc.). For more information, visit PACE Statement of Eligibility

STEP 5. Apply for a position in Marlboro.

Have Questions?

If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact Mr. Sterling Mosby.