Polk County Public Schools jobs

Special Education/Adaptive Curriculum Date Available: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Should possess certification in Special Education - Adapted Curriculumn *************************************************************** Qualifications: The Teacher should have completed a Bachelor's degree or higher program in a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved program and possess a Georgia certificate as required by the Georgia Department of Education for specified position. The Teacher should have demonstrated that he or she has the necessary ability, knowledge, and personal qualities to skillfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. He or she must have a philosophy compatible with Board of Education policy and posses a personal attitude congenial with other faculty and staff. Selection: The Teacher shall be employed by the Board of Education upon recommendation by the Superintendent Reports to: Principal or Building Administrator Contract: 190-Day Certified Employee FMLA Status: Exempt Salary: Based on Polk School District salary schedule for teachers Duties and Responsibilities: Provides appropriate instruction Maintains parent communications (conferences, email, telephone, and written) Is available to students and parents for conferences Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents Supervises the behavior of students at all times Responds to problems by following appropriate channels to find a solution Assesses and encourages student progress Monitors daily attendance of students Manages the learning environment Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies Demonstrates professional practices in teaching Acts in a professional manner and assume responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order Participates in the strategic planning operations of the school Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia Supports the mission and vision of the District Performs other duties assigned by the Principal Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary/Clerk Date Available: 10/11/25 PRIMARY FUNCTION: The FTE Data Clerk is responsible for the accurate collection, management, and reporting of student enrollment and attendance data in alignment with state and district requirements. This role requires maintaining the integrity of student information in the district's Student Information System (SIS), primarily PowerSchool, and ensuring compliance with state Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) reporting processes. The FTE Data Clerk serves as a key contact for school administration and district personnel regarding student data accuracy and reporting. See attached Job Description. Non-Discrimination Statement Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and all accompanying regulations. The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324 Attachment(s): FTE Data Clerk.pdf

Middle School Teaching/Media Specialist Date Available: 07/31/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Should possess certificate in the field of Media Specialist (P-12) *************************************************************** See attached job description. Only selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local school. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

Counseling/School Counselor Date Available: 01/01/2026 Qualifications: Applicant should be certified in the following area: School Counseling (P-12) Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age of its programs, activities or employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Polk School District is expressly prohibited from subjecting any person to discrimination or harassment on the basis of his/her membership in a protected class by the following laws: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title I and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

School Nutrition/School Nutrition - Substitute Date Available: Continuous Recruitment Closing Date: Open Until Filled If you are interested in applying for a substitute position with School Nutrition, please click on the link below: **************************

Special Education/School Psychologist Date Available: Immediately Closing Date: Open Until Filled Selected applicants will be chosen for an interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all accompanying regulations. The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

School Nutrition/School Nutrition Manager Date Available: 08/01/2022 Closing Date: Open Until Filled School Nutrition Manager Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED Certification/License Required: ServSafe Certification Experience: Previous school nutrition experience is required Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to repetitively lift items weighing a maximum of 50 pounds; walk and stand on cement floor for up to 7.5 hours; climb ladder, stoop, bend, lift and have hands in water; ability to work extended periods in temperatures ranging from extremely hot to sub-zero; ability to tolerate work conditions while cooking, frying, steaming, baking and microwaving; operates equipment that poses possible risk, loss or injury; utilizes cleaning chemicals in solution, aerosol and powder forms; subject to a noisy work environment. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication Planning and organization Basic math, basic computer, and money counting Management skills See Full Job Description below.

Athletics/Head Girls Volleyball Coach Date Available: Immediately Closing Date: Open Until Filled HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH Cedartown High School is seeking applications for the Head Volleyball Coach position. All interested candidates should submit an application, resume, and a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications for the position. Applicants should be eligible to possess a valid Georgia teaching certificate. Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

Middle School Teaching/Language Arts Date Available: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants certified in the following area: English (6-12) or MGE Language Arts (4-8) See attached job description. Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and all accompanying regulations. The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

High School Teaching/Mathematics Date Available: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants certified in the following area: Math (6-12) See attached job description. Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

Substitute Teacher Polk School District has a partnership with Kelly Education, a leading provider of substitute teachers to school districts across the U.S. Kelly Education will manage our substitute teachers and paraprofessionals program starting with the 2020-2021 school year. A trusted partner to over 8,600 schools nationwide, Kelly substitutes provide learning continuity in the classroom when permanent teachers are absent. Kelly Education prepares their substitute educators to succeed in every classroom by offering access to highly respected training and professional learning programs and encourages employees to further their teaching career in specialty areas including STEM, ELL, ECE and special education. If you are interested in becoming a Kelly Education substitute to work in our schools, we invite you to apply by email to ********************** or call ************. Attachment(s): Substitute Paraprofessional Substitute Paraprofessional SpEd Substitute Teacher Job Description

High School Teaching/Health & Physical Education Date Available: Immediately Closing Date: Open Until Filled This is a 49% part-time position, with specific teaching schedules to be determined upon hiring. This position will also include additional duties as an Assistant/JV Boys Basketball Coach.

Middle School Teaching/Social Studies Date Available: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Qualifications: Applicant should be certified in the following area: History (6-12), MGE Social Studies (4-8), or other related field See attached job description. Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age of its programs, activities or employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Polk School District is expressly prohibited from subjecting any person to discrimination or harassment on the basis of his/her membership in a protected class by the following laws: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title I and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

Paraprofessionals/Paraprofessional - Special Education Date Available: 08/07/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and all accompanying regulations. The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

Elementary Teaching/Early Childhood Date Available: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Qualifications: Applicants should be certified in the following area: Elementary Education (P-5) See the attached job description. Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and all accompanying regulations. The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

High School Teaching/Social Studies Date Available: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Qualifications: Applicants should be certified in the following area: History (6-12) or other related social science field Please see the attached job description. Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age of its programs, activities or employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Polk School District is expressly prohibited from subjecting any person to discrimination or harassment on the basis of his/her membership in a protected class by the following laws: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title I and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

Paraprofessionals/Paraprofessional Date Available: 08/07/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age of its programs, activities or employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Polk School District is expressly prohibited from subjecting any person to discrimination or harassment on the basis of his/her membership in a protected class by the following laws: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title I and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

High School Teaching/English Date Available: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Qualifications: Applicant should be certified in the following area: English (6-12) The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324

High School Teaching/Science Date Available: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Qualifications: Applicant should be certified in the following area: Science (6-12) or related field See attached job description. Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools. Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age of its programs, activities or employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Polk School District is expressly prohibited from subjecting any person to discrimination or harassment on the basis of his/her membership in a protected class by the following laws: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title I and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal ID: 47324