SALEM CONVENTION CENTER
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Where Education Meets Face-to-Face.
The premier in-person hiring and networking event where educators meet districts and agencies from Oregon and across the nation — including Hawaii, Alaska, Texas, and more. OPEF replaces weeks of virtual screenings and digital back-and-forth with meaningful in-person conversations.
What to Expect
One Day, Big Impact: Over 100 districts and agencies under one roof with space for genuine conversations that lead to real connections.
Networking that Lasts: Build professional relationships that continue beyond the fair.
See Beyond the Résumé: Candidates can share their story, and districts can evaluate qualities impossible to capture in an application.
Oregon & Beyond: Dozens of Oregon districts plus out-of-state school systems from Hawaii, Alaska, Texas, and more.
Why Attend OPEF?
For Educator Candidates
Stand out from droves of online applications by introducing yourself in person.
Engage directly with district leaders, principals, and hiring managers.
Explore teaching, counseling, specialist, and leadership opportunities across Oregon and beyond.
Build relationships and a professional network that can shape your career.
For Districts & Agencies
Cut through the flood of résumés and online profiles — discover who candidates really are through in-person conversations.
Evaluate communication skills, passion, and personality in ways no digital application can capture.
Connect with hundreds of licensed, qualified educators in a single, efficient day.
Build lasting connections for current and future staffing needs, from Oregon to out-of-state districts.
Real Stories, Real Impact
“I had three interviews scheduled by the end of the day — and by summer, I was in my dream classroom.”
— OPEF Candidate, 2024
“Meeting candidates face-to-face allowed us to quickly identify people who were a strong cultural fit — something we could never see from a résumé alone.”
— HR Director, Oregon District
SALEM CONVENTION CENTER
Thursday, March 19, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Educators: Secure your spot and showcase who you are beyond your résumé.
Districts & Agencies: Reserve your booth and meet the educators who can strengthen your schools — meet the people behind the paper.
About OPEF
Hosted by the Oregon School Personnel Association (OSPA), the Oregon Professional Educator Fair is the state’s leading in-person hiring and networking event for educators and districts. Each year, OPEF brings together candidates and employers from Oregon and across the country to make real connections that strengthen schools and transform careers.
