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WACO, TEXAS— Despite the cuts in school funding, good teachers, administrators, and support staff are still needed in area schools. At the present time, there are nearly 200 job openings in the Region 12 area which includes Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Hamilton, Hill, Lampasas, Limestone, Mills, McLennan and Navarro counties.

Individuals looking for a job in education are encouraged to revise and update their resumes for the 13th Annual Region 12 Education Job Fair. The job fair will be held 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m, Wednesday, April 21 at the Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12 at 2102 W. Loop 340 (Bagby & Hwy 6).

"We are proud to host a job fair that is free, open to the public and that will provide job opportunities to those interested in working in the education field specifically," said Senior Director of Human Resources Leslie Bennett.

Approximately 20 districts and charter schools in Central Texas will be recruiting educational positions for the upcoming 2004-2005 school year. Job seekers should bring resumes, college transcripts, and all applicable education certificates. Participating schools will have information on available positions and some will conduct on-site interviews. Application forms for all participating school districts will be provided. Representatives from the Region 12 Teacher Preparation & Certification Program (TPCP) will also be available to visit with individuals who have their bachelor’s degrees and are interested in becoming a teacher.

Any school district still interested in participating in the Region 12 Job Fair should contact Sharon Barton at 254/297-1209 by April 16. Those who are seeking employment, but are unable to attend the fair may review the Region 12 education job openings list from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at ESC Region 12 or online at www.esc12.net.

For more information, contact Sharon Barton at 254/297-1209 or sbarton@esc12.net.

About ESC Region 12

One of 20 centers throughout Texas, the Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12 assists 78 independent school districts and 11 charter schools in attaining the Texas Education Agency’s goals and objectives. Based in Waco, with offices in Copperas Cove, Corsicana, and Hillsboro, the ESC Region 12’s service area includes Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Hamilton, Hill, Lampasas, Limestone, Mills, McLennan and Navarro counties.

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