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Teach St. Bernard: Alternative Certification

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A teacher alternative certification program offered through the St. Bernard Parish Public School System.

Please contact ksartalamacchia@sbpsb.org or elarsen@sbpsb.org for more information. 


What is Teach St. Bernard?

  • Teach St. Bernard prepares college graduates and career changers to teach high-need subjects in St. Bernard Parish.
  • Unlike traditional teacher licensure programs, Teach St. Bernard provides a path to becoming a teacher in our school district through our high quality, no out-of-pocket cost program.
  • Candidates can make an impact while making an income by completing the necessary coursework during the summer and over weekends.

Who We Want?

  • Passionate, driven individuals who are looking to make a difference in the lives of the children we teach
  • College graduates who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher as evidenced by an official transcript
  • Candidates who have passing scores on PRAXIS II (content knowledge) for the designated area in which the teacher will be teaching
  • Candidates who are interested in teaching in one of our high-need subjects: MS/HS Math, MS/HS Science, MS/HS English, Special Education

How Do I Apply?

  1. Complete the Frontline Job Application at sbpsb.org/apply
  2. Take Teacher Insight, a web-based assessment designed by Gallup
  3. Based on your application and the results from Teacher Insight, you may be invited to participate in a phone interview
  4. Applicants who make it to the final round will be invited to attend an in-person interview with district and school leaders

Still Have Questions?

  • After reviewing the website, if you have any further questions, please email Kristi Sartalamacchia at ksartalamacchia@sbpsb.org with your contact information, including your phone number.