Teaching in Georgia:
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Cosmopolitan cities, a mild climate, a venerable 270-year history and irresistible southern charm make teaching in Georgia very appealing. There are other upsides, too, including teacher salaries. At $54,274, the average salary for Georgia teachers is only slightly below the national average, according to the National Education Association; at the same time, the median housing cost for homeowners is about 8 percent lower than the national median.**

Future Georgia Teachers:
The future is bright for teaching in Georgia. In August 2010, the state was selected to receive $400 million over four years as part of the U.S. Department of Education's "Race to the Top" grant program. The technological and instructional improvements that will come from that grant are an exciting incentive for potential Georgia teachers.

Wondering about the teacher job market? Projected job growth hovers around 9 percent for secondary school teachers between 2008 and 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Elementary school teacher jobs are predicted to grow by almost 16 percent, and special education teachers can expect even higher job growth.*** All you need to become a teacher is a bachelor's degree or higher and an approved teacher training program. Then, once you pass the appropriate basic skills tests, you'll be eligible for Georgia teacher certification. Teaching in Georgia has never been so rewarding.

Current Georgia Teachers and School Administrators:
Current teachers in Georgia will be pleased to hear that a part of the Race-to-the-Top funding will go toward supporting educators in the classroom. Recruitment and retention of good teachers are also critical parts of the program. Current teachers who want to remain competitive may choose to take professional development courses, earn additional certifications, or move into an administrative or master teacher role.

Georgia Teachers in Demand:
Some tempting incentives are available if you're thinking of teaching in Georgia, especially for professionals who already hold a bachelor's degree. If you pass the appropriate skills test and are hired to teach an eligible subject, you may qualify for a $1,000 stipend to help offset your certification costs. Military veterans who wish to teach are eligible for a $5,000 certification stipend.

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