Employment Opportunities
Vacancies
Our certified and classified vacancies are updated twice daily. If you have questions about vacancies, please feel free to contact the Department of Human Resources at 910-276-1138 x304. They will be happy to answer any questions you have about openings, the application process and licensure issues.
By clicking on the appropriate link, you are taken to the NCPublicSchools.org website, which carries our current vacancy listings. Vacancies are listed in alphabetical order and specific detail information regarding each vacancy may be viewed by clicking on the position title. Choose the proper link as defined below:
Licensed: Select the 'Licensed' link if you wish to see a listing of vacancies which require a professional educator's license. Examples of Licensed positions include: Teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal, Media Coordinator, Counselor, School Social Worker, Workforce Development Instructor, and Speech Language Pathologist. Note: Currently holding a NC educator's license is NOT a prerequisite for applying for a licensed position.
Classified: Select the 'Classified' link if you wish to see a listing of vacancies which do not require a North Carolina educator's license. Examples of classified positions include: Instructional (Teacher) Assistant, Office Support, Tutor, Custodian, Food Service Manager or Assistant, Maintenance Supervisor or Worker.
The Interview and Employment Process
When vacancies occur, interviews are arranged with selected applicants holding proper licensure, provided all required information has been received. The principal screens applications forwarded from Human Resources and selects eligible candidates for interview. After interviewing these candidates, the principal and his/her interview team makes a recommendation to the Executive Director of Human Resources. Offers of employment are extended from Human Resources. The applicant, upon accepting the offer, contacts the Benefits Specialist for an appointment to complete appropriate forms for employment. A criminal history record check will also be completed. (A drug test is required if employment involves driving a school vehicle.) Upon approval of the Board of Education, a contract is issued and signed.
Application Requirements and Process
Certified and classified applications are available online. Questions about the application or vacancies can be handled by telephone (910-276-1138 x 304 ), by e-mailing the Human Resources Department, by personal visit, or by writing the office of Personnel Services at:
Human Resources
Scotland County Schools
322 South Main Street
Laurinburg, NC 28352
Requirements for classified applicants are:
Applicant must complete the online application. A copy of high school diploma and any college transcripts should be forwarded to Human Resources.
Requirements for certified employment are:
Eligibility
Applicants must hold or be qualified to hold at least the "A" certificate issued by the State Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, North Carolina. The "A" certificate must be based upon at least a Bachelors' degree in education.
Licensure
Applicants are responsible for obtaining a North Carolina teacher's license and filing it with the Office of Human Resources. Applicants still in teacher training should check with their college education department concerning licensure. Out-of-state applicants should contact the Division of Teacher Licensure, State Department of Public Instruction, 301 North Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, regarding licensure to teach in the area of the application. This information may be found online.
Transcripts
You should request your college or university to send a copy of your transcript to Human Resources. Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts are desired. Beginning teachers should file a supplemental transcript after requirements for the degree are met.
References
Your application should include the name, position, complete mailing address, and work and home phone numbers of at least three references, such as principals and supervisors, who have first hand knowledge of your professional preparation and competence. References such as relatives are not acceptable.
Application Folder
Your application folder, when complete, will contain the following:
- A completed official online application
- A photocopy of your North Carolina teacher's license
- A copy of your NTE or PRAXIS scores
- A photocopy of your transcripts
Lateral Entry Information
Download a chart that explains what is required for lateral entry in North Carolina.
North Carolina Lateral Entry Information - The North Carolina General Statutes for lateral entry allows qualifying skilled individuals (with at least a bachelor’s degree) outside of the public education system to enter the teaching profession. The above link provides information about this process in North Carolina.
The Interview and Employment Process
When vacancies occur, interviews are arranged with selected applicants holding proper licensure, provided all required information has been received. The principal screens applications forwarded from Human Resources and selects eligible candidates for interview. After interviewing these candidates, the principal and his/her interview team makes a recommendation to the Executive Director of Human Resources. Offers of employment are extended from Human Resources. The applicant, upon accepting the offer, contacts the Benefits Specialist for an appointment to complete appropriate forms for employment. A criminal history record check will also be completed. (A drug test is required if employment involves driving a school vehicle.) Upon approval of the Board of Education, a contract is issued and signed.