Oct. 7, 2002--The fifth annual Substitute Teacher Job Fair will be held from 2-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Multipurpose Rooms of the Trabant University Center. The event is free and open to the public, and students of all majors are invited to attend to learn about part-time or temporary employment opportunities during the academic year.

Representatives from many Delaware public school districts will attend to talk with candidates about statewide substitute teaching needs, current opportunities and anticipated needs for winter and spring months.

Substitute teachers must have a minimum of a high school diploma, pass a criminal background check, provide evidence of a current health exam and complete the necessary applications and other forms required by each district.

To expedite the criminal background check requirement, a representative from the Delaware State Police will be available on site to fingerprint applicants. There is a $54 fee for this service, which must be paid by certified check or money order made out to the Delaware State Police.

The event is sponsored by the Delaware Center for Teacher Education and the MBNA Career Services Center.

For more information, call 831-8570 or visit the web site at [www.udel.edu/CSC/subfair.html] for a list of participating school districts.