Reasons to Select Somerset County Public Schools

• Progressive school system
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent school facilities: five elementary, one intermediate, two high schools and a Career & Technology Center
• Reasonable and comparatively attractive class sizes: Primary (18-1), Elementary (22-1), Intermediate (24-1), High (22-1), approximately 3000 total students
• Current and advanced technology. All schools are wired. Internet access in every classroom in the county.
• Ideal location: rural but within easy driving distance to urban centers (Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Dove, Annapolis) and the Atlantic beaches.
• Low cost of living compared to more urban areas.
• Low incidences of crime
• Small school system with individualized attention for employees
• Rich and consistent program of staff development
• Strong and Supportive New Teacher Program with a variety of support experiences, a mentor program, and orientation seminars.
• Strong parent, business and community support to the school system
• Successful research based reading program in place
• Advanced placement and online course offerings in the high schools.