Candidate Information

OPEF helps candidates land teaching positions in Oregon, the Northwest and beyond

JOIN US Wednesday, April 15, 2025 IN-PERSON at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland 

Registration desks will be near Hall D/E in the Pre-function area and open April 15 from 8 am to 3 pm.
Visit exhibitor booths from 9 am to 3 pm.
In-person interviews scheduled individually with OPEF exhibitors will conclude at 4 pm.

OPEF goes the extra mile to help candidates find their best-fit job to help students learn and grow:

Pre-show Screening Interview 

Create a great first impression with your short video interview and resume uploaded on the interviewstream platform to be seen by all hiring districts/agencies at OPEF 2024 beginning the first week of April. Watch your email for interviewstream instructions which will be sent late March.

Candidate Resource Manual

Explore anticipated OPEF district/agency vacancies in Oregon, the Northwest and beyond, district contact information and exhibit hall map, organized and published in one place.

In-valuable In-person Conversations

District/agencies are excited to meet you! Watch your email beginning the first week of April for invitations from districts/agencies that might like to schedule a specific time to meet with you in-person on April 10.

Who Can Benefit by Attending OPEF?

The OPEF event is open to all licensed teachers, specialists (special education teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, etc.) and administrators or those who expect to be professionally licensed by the fall of 2025.

  • Graduates who are seeking first positions in school systems, private schools, or community colleges.

  • Experienced Teachers and Administrative Personnel who want to change school systems or relocate to other communities.

  • School Administrators who want to recruit qualified candidates for classroom, special education, support staff and administrative positions.

  • College and University Personnel who want to assist their graduates in the job search process as well as provide information about post-graduate opportunities.

 

Plan for a successful OPEF experience:

  • Check out the District/Agency Who’s Coming list updated regularly starting late January 2025

  • Check out the 2025 Oregon Professional Educator Fair Candidate Resource Guide either electronically (when it is emailed to you the week before the event) or a printed copy upon entry and start exploring with a strategy:

    • Exhibit Hall Map

    • School District/Agency main booth location

    • School District/Agency interview booth location

    • List of projected positions available (as communicated by School District/Agency at the time of registration) 


What to bring:

  • Your positive, enthusiastic outlook as you seek to match your professional aspirations with position openings

  • Professional attire to make your best impression with hiring principals and human resource leaders

  • Application information such as academic history, license information, reference contacts, etc. to complete out-of-state district/agency applications

  • Printed resumes to leave with Districts/Agencies

  • Portfolio, work samples and any materials you would normally plan to bring to an interview

  • Notepad, pen, and folder to keep information from hiring Districts/Agencies

  • Refillable water bottle