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JCSS Has Been Named a 2024 & 2025 AJC Today Top Workplace!
Welcome to Jackson County Schools! We are seeking dedicated professionals looking to join our team that is committed to excelling nationally in academics, arts and athletics, while fostering the development of well-rounded individuals who contribute positive
to society.
Begin & Finish Your Career With Us
The Jackson County School System is the dedicated home to nearly 800 classroom teachers and over 1,500 employees who are passionate about student success. The Jackson County School System is committed to building a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment for each student inside each of its 13 school locations.
We also believe that individuals should be able to start and finish their careers within the Jackson County School System by providing a positive, warm workplace environment where individuals love to come to work each day.
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Apply for Paraprofessional and Substitute Positions Through ESS!
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Teaching Positions
The Jackson County School System wants passionate educators who will go above-and-beyond for students, creating engaging, rigorous lesson plans that will push students to reach new levels of success. The Jackson County School System is focused on providing its educators with professional resources and development to help them grow professionally as teachers and leaders.
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Support Positions
Support positions play a critical role in the success of JCSS. There are multiple avenues for an individual to serve in a supporting role for the system, such as an administrative professional, paraprofessional, bus driver, facilities and maintenance staff, custodial staff, school nutrition staff and student support services staff.
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Bus Driver
Custodial Staff
School Food Nutrition
Student Support Services
Facilities & Maintenance
Paraprofessionals
Become A Substitute
Want to get involved with the school system on a part-time basis, but still want to make an impact? The Jackson County School System is always seeking substitute teachers. Short-term and long-term positions are available. Substitutes make a minimum of $100 per day.
About Jackson Co.
Jackson County is located in Northeast, Georgia, north of Gwinnett County, east of Hall County and west of Athens-Clarke County. The west-side of Jackson County is a short 25 minute drive from the Mall of Georgia, while the east-side of the county is a short commute to nearby Athens, Ga., home of the University of Georgia.
Jackson County is home to over 80,000 residents, with over 11,300 of those residents attending school inside of the Jackson County School System. Jackson County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state and nation, with new housing developments being built throughout the county, and industry relocating to the community.
Jackson County is home to multiple municipalities, including Arcade, Braselton, Commerce, Hoschton, Jefferson, Pendergrass and Talmo.
Teach in the Peach
Teach in the Peach is a statewide initiative to recruit and retain the best teachers in the state of Georgia. This site provides detailed steps on how to become a Georgia educator as well as the many benefits and supports the state provides.
Compensation
It is the goal of the Jackson County School System to recruit, employ, develop and retain a highly qualified workforce throughout the system. The Jackson County School System and its Board of Education is committed to providing the appropriate compensation and a robust benefits package to its employees, while providing a high-quality education to its students.
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