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To apply for career opportunities, select the NC School Jobs Application System link above.

Jackson County Public Schools launched a new application system in 2022. The new North Carolina School Jobs online application system, powered by TalentEd, provides an innovative way to streamline the hiring process. Applicants will experience an enhanced, user friendly system when applying for positions.

ESS manages the substitute teacher program for Jackson County Public Schools. Anyone interested in becoming a substitute teacher should call (803) 335-6717 or complete the online application at ESS.

School bus certification training is provided free of charge for prospective applicants. Please call the Transportation Department at (828) 586-2456 to register for the next available training. Applicants will also need to complete a bus application by selecting the North Carolina School Jobs Application System link at the top of this page.

Please complete an online application by selecting the North Carolina School Jobs Application System link at the top of this page. Current employees interested in coaching should contact the school’s athletic director or principal.

• State Board of Education (SBE) Policy Manual
• Out of State License
• Residency License
• Renewal License
• Licensing Testing Requirements
• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 

How to make changes or obtain a copy of your license

• A self-service licensure system is available online at NCDPI Online Licensure System. Access the new NCDPI Online Licensure System to print a copy of your license free of charge. Instructions and more information are available within the online licensure system. 
   

License renewal responsibility

• It is the responsibility of each licensed employee to maintain his/her license in a current status to be eligible for employment. A North Carolina Standard Professional 2 (SP2) license is valid for a period of five years and must be renewed each five-year cycle.
   

Renewal Guidelines

• During the 2011 session, the General Assembly reduced the number of renewal credits required for a teacher to renew a SP2 license from 15 to 8. Educators renewing in June of 2016 are required to have 8 renewal credits.
   

K-8 Teachers

• 3 renewal credits in their academic subject areas (aligned to Standard 3 or 4)
• 3 renewal credits addressing literacy as defined in North Carolina General Statute
• 2 general credits (not to include years of experience)
   

All Other Educators

• 3 renewal credits in their academic subject areas, (aligned to Standard 3 or 4)
• 5 general credits (not to include years of experience)
   

Administrators

• 3 renewal credits that align with the expectations of the North Carolina School Executive Standards 2, 4, and 5, focused on the school executive’s role as instructional, human resources, and managerial leader.
• 5 general credits (not to include years of experience). 

• To change or correct employee personal information, select the link below and complete the form.  Once submitted, the information will be forwarded to the Human Resources Coordinator, Payroll Specialist, Benefit Specialist, and Technology Department.
   

Change of Employee Personal Information Online Form

• Beginning Teacher Support Program
• Local Teacher Supplement 2023-2024: $2,000
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Reimbursement for National Boards for Professional Teaching Standards
• Partial Reimbursement for Graduate course work
• Leadership Opportunities

• Guaranteed annual increases for eligible full and part-time positions, including: regular buss drivers, school nutrition assistants, teacher assistants and custodians.
• Competitive pay starting at $15 an hour and based upon relative education and experience.
• Opportunities for teacher assistants to work full-time while earning their teaching license through the TAs to Teachers Tuition Reimbursement Program