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Welcome to Jackson County Schools! We are always looking for dedicated professionals to join us as we seek to foster student success through leadership, performance, and character.
The Jackson County School System was named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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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 12 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.
About Jackson County, Ga.
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 10,700 of those residents attending school inside of the Jackson County School System. Jackson County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state, 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 Jackson County
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 in Jackson County
Support positions play a critical role in the success of the Jackson County School System. 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. If you are wanting to make a difference in the lives of students and want to play a key role in the success of the Jackson County School System, find a support position role that will bring you professional happiness.
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Bus Driver | Custodial Staff | School Food Nutrition | Student Support Services | Facilities & Maintenance | Paraprofessionals
Compensation & Benefits
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.
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 $95 per day.