Dr. Selena Blankenship
Human Resources Director
706-367-5151, ext. 17122
Email: sblankenship@jcss.us
Michelle Bowen
HR Assistant
706-367-5151
mbowen@jcss.us
Dr. Selena S. Blankenship joined the Jackson County School System in July 2016 and currently serves as the director of human resources. Dr. Blankenship is proud to be a “Triple Dawg,” having earned her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, where she serves as a member of the College of Education’s Alumni Board. She began her career as a language arts teacher in South Georgia before returning to the Athens area in 2002. Since 2008, Dr. Blankenship has served in various leadership roles at the middle and high school levels, most recently serving five years as the principal of Hilsman Middle School, an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme World School.
Join us and choose success @ JCSS!
The Jackson County School System is working every day to provide a remarkable learning experience for approximately 8,000 students in six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. We value innovation, personalization, academic rigor, and positive relationships.
Jackson County is located approximately an hour northeast of Atlanta along I-85 and just 25 minutes from the music and arts scene in Athens. We enjoy convenient access to Lake Hartwell, Lake Lanier, and Braselton’s Chateau Elan Resort, all while enjoying the relaxed pace of small town life.
See a complete list of vacancies and find an online application by visiting www.applitrack.com/jacksoncounty/onlineapp/.
Learn more about our benefits by visiting www.myjacksonbenefits.com/.
Substitute teachers and paraprofessionals
Effective March 11, 2019, JCSS will partner with ESS, an educational management service, in hiring for substitute teachers. Apply online at ESS.com or contact Taylor Jackson by calling 706-424-7289 or emailing TJackson@ESS.com.
Click here to learn more about substitute teacher training for the 2018-2019 school year.
- Click here for a copy of our organization chart you can view, download or print (revised August 14, 2017).
- Click here for the page that presents an overview of our school system.
More information
- Click here for the JCSS Certified Teacher Salary Schedule.
- Click here for the JCSS Non-Teaching Salary Schedule.
- Click here for the JCSS Non-Teaching Salary Schedule – grade and range.
- Links to our job descriptions – coming soon!
Current employees: Click here to log in to the payroll and benefits portal. Access information on discounts from our community partners for current employees with the links below:
Key staff
Michelle Bowen – HR Professional for Recruitment and Hiring
mbowen@jcss.us — Phone: 706-367-5151, ext. 17151
Shannon Kendrix – Benefits Specialist
skendrix@jcss.us — Phone: 706-367-5151, ext. 17105
Megan Perry – HR Professional for Absence/Time Management, Payroll Support
mperry@jcss.us — Phone: 706-367-5151, ext. 17116
Debbie Gammon – Front Desk – HR Professional for Substitutes/Hourly Personnel
dgammon@jcss.us — Phone: 706-367-5151, ext. 17101