Chesterfield, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - Classes begin in Chesterfield three weeks from today, and right, the district says it has 271 teacher vacancies. The vacancies come despite job fairs this summer, with two more to come in August and September.
Spokesman Shawn Smith says schools will make adjustments as needs warrant. The district is also going to get a head start on 2023-24 by starting recruitment in January. Chesterfield is not the only district facing shortages.
Last year, Chesterfield had a high-profile bus driver shortage, but this year, the district has as many drivers in training as needed. The district rose pay and bonuses to help get drivers in.
Three Weeks Before School Starts




