Teach for Us
Forbes ranks Georgia in the top "States for Teaching Jobs" in 2024!
Georgia is the highest-ranked state in the South!
Congratulations to our 24-25 School-level Teachers of the Year
Top Row (l to r): Hendrika Proctor, Baker Place ES; Elaina Leonard, Blue Ridge ES; Colleen Hennessey, Brookwood ES; Sarah Johnson, Cedar Ridge ES; Tabitha Purvis, Euchee Creek ES; Brittany Cardona, Evans ES; Kimberly Dykstra, Greenbrier ES.
Third Row (l to r): Lauren Albert, Grovetown ES; Brenna Grooms, Lewiston ES; Debra Hunter-Green, Martinez ES; Lashonda Robertson, North Columbia ES; Ginger Logue, North Harlem ES; Tram Sukowatey, Parkway ES; Ronda Masters, River Ridge ES
Second Row (l to r): Jessica Capell, Riverside ES; Rebecca Blumenthal, South Columbia ES; Britton Terrell, Stevens Creek ES; Caitlin Seabolt, Columbia MS; Karston Gregg, Evans MS; Daniel Jordan, Greenbrier MS; Victoria Alvarez, Grovetown MS; Kynisha Okonkwo, Harlem MS
Front Row (l to r): Beatrice Buchanan, Lakeside MS; Tonya Cadle, Riverside MS; Amy Genova, Stallings Island MS; Daniel Whetsel, Evans HS; Alex Sickman, Greenbrier HS; Jessica Kirby, Grovetown HS; Tawana Odom, Harlem HS; Felina McCoy, Lakeside HS; Heather Clack, Columbia Virtual Academy
Columbia County School District stands out nationwide as a leader in educational excellence. You will grow and thrive in our district and area. There is a multitude of support available as you begin or continue your teaching career.
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· $66,000 Average teacher salary
· Highest Teacher Pay in the 13-county Central Savannah River Area
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· New Teacher Induction event before the school year begins to orient, train, and welcome new teachers.
· Mentor program pairs rookie teachers with experienced teachers for support.
· Rookie of the Year event recognizes the top new teachers.
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 · Learn to implement educational best practices for maximum student achievement and success.
· Heavy focus on strategic planning and school improvement practices.
· Stipends available to create district and school professional courses.
· Curriculum support through ongoing professional learning.
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 · Six health benefit plans
· Two dental benefit plans
· Vision plan
· Long- and short-term disability
· Generous sick leave
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 · Retirement benefits are provided through Teachers Retirement System of Georgia
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 · Evans, Georgia ranked #1 in Money Magazine "2020 Best Place to Live"
· Forbes ranked Georgia in the top "States for Teaching Jobs" in 2024. Highest-ranked state in the south.
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· Class of 2023 - 92.1% graduation rate
· 15th largest school district in the state
· All K-12 schools P.B.I.S. Certified
· Nationally top-performing schools
· Strategic plan with focused district vision and mission
· 10-year building program
· Full-jurisdiction police force of highly-trained P.O.S.T. Certified officers
· CCSD Officer at every school, with two at every high school; perimeter security attendant at every high school.
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