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

Ready to Apply? Our Program Application is now available. Click  here to apply TODAY!

Please contact kristi.wilhelmus@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 I (or equivalent ACT/SAT score) and 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 Program Application
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 kristi.wilhelmus@sbpsb.org with your contact information, including your phone number, or signup for a 15-minute phone call by clicking here.