Human Resources
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Contact
Robb Kittle
Director of Human Resources
(706) 217-6735
robb.kittle@wcsga.net
Sandy Grady
Human Resources Specialist
sandra.grady@wcsga.net
(706) 217-6735
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Whitfield County Schools named North Georgia's 2023 Best of the Best Education Employer.
About Human Resources
Whitfield County Schools' Human Resources works to recruit highly-skilled employees for all positions and ensure a smooth onboarding process to allow them to prepare for their new role. We support all employees throughout the year in regards to benefits, certification and other issues which may affect employment.
Human Resources also acts as a liaison between the district and institutions of higher education so that we may place the best and brightest future educators in our schools. Additionally, we provide input on the education programs being provided to future educators to ensure they are receiving the most up-to-date methods and routines for teaching today's students.
Benefits
Contact
Ginger Stafford
Benefits Coordinator
ginger.stafford@wcsga.net
(706) 217-6764
BENEFITS
Whitfield County Schools benefits are managed by Totem Solutions. Visit our Benefits Portal to study the health insurance options available to employees and to learn more about your benefits. You can also contact a representative at (855) 481-1489.
Employees can also learn more from the Georgia Department of Community Health about the State Health Benefit Plan.
Benefits at a glance...
Whitfield County Schools is proud to offer the following benefits:
- Georgia State Health
- Dental & Vision
- Short Term Disability and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Path 2 College 529 plan
- 403b, 457b and Roth IRAs
- Identity Theft
- Legal Services
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Teacher's Retirement System of Georgia / Public School Retirement System of Georgia
- Social Security
- Sick & personal leave
Certification
Contact
Benita Johnson
Certification Specialist
benita.johnson@wcsga.net
(706) 217-6720
CERTIFICATION
All Whitfield County Public Schools teachers, school administrators, service personnel and paraprofessionals are required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC) to hold an appropriate certificate for the field, subject, grade level, or assignment. The GAPSC establishes regulations and procedures to evaluate the credentials of prospective teachers, as well other professional employees in the school, to ensure they meet specific preparation standards and requirements.
State certification provides a standardized base-level of professional knowledge and skills for educators working in public schools. Like many other states, Georgia has adopted a combination of individualized requirements and some commonly used standards developed by the National Association of State Directors of teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). The GAPSC outlines the state certification system in rules and procedures for the Certification of Education Personnel. For information on eligibility, reciprocity, testing requirements, and applications, please visit GAPSC website or contact the Commission directly at:
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Certification Section
Two Peachtree Street, Suite 6000
Atlanta, Georgia 30030-3141
Telephone: (404) 232-2500
FAX: (404) 651-9185
Email: mail@gapsc.com
Review information on the GAPSC website.
Whitfield County Schools’ Certification Office provides customer support with processing certification documents for new and current employees. All certification renewals and conversions of certificates should be processed through Whitfield County’s certification office.
Careers
Whitfield County Schools named North Georgia's 2023 Best of the Best Education Employer.
WHY WHITFIELD?
Why should you choose Whitfield County Schools to begin or continue your career in education?
- Whitfield County is one of the highest paying school districts in North Georgia.
- Whitfield County has one of the top teacher induction programs in Georgia.
- Whitfield County provides all new teachers with mentors... not just one!
- Whitfield County teacher-created resources are available for you!
The hiring and onboarding process was a smooth and organized preceding to the beginning of my teaching journey. Everyone at the onboarding meeting was more than willing to help me with any questions or issues, and I know that I can contact them at anytime with anything that I might need. After working with everyone in the HR department, I was prepared and excited to begin my career as a Whitfield County Employee!
- Rachel Mantooth
First Grade Teacher, Beaverdale Elementary
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- Student Teaching
- Substitutes
- New Hire Processing
- Resignation, Retirement & Termination
- Fingerprinting & E-Verify
Student Teaching
Contact
Sandy Grady
Human Resources Specialist
sandra.grady@wcsga.net
(706) 217-6735
Whitfield County Schools is proud of the relationships we have with local colleges and universities; We especially enjoy the privilege of working with aspiring teachers through the student teaching process.
If you are interested in student teaching in Whitfield County Schools, please complete the Student Teaching Request Form and submit it to our Human Resources Department via fax at (706) 260-2216 or via email.
If you have any questions about the student teaching process, please don't hesitate to contact us. If you have any questions about certification in Georgia, please visit the Georgia Professional Standards Commissionwebsite.
Substitutes
Contact
Sandy Grady
Human Resources Specialist
sandra.grady@wcsga.net
(706) 217-6735
Apply at
Qualified Staffing
1020 Chattanooga Avenue
Dalton, Georgia 30720
(706) 370-4695
To substitute in Whitfield County Schools, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate
- Have been graduated from high school for at least four years (to substitute in a high school)
Frontline Absence Management
Log into Frontline Education Absence Management (formerly AESOP) for automated substitute placement and absence management.
New Hire Processing
If you have questions or need additional information on the services/positions below, please contact Chandra Silvers, Human Resources Specialist, by phone or email.
- Certified and Classified Employee Processing
- Retired Teacher Substitutes
- Community Coaches
- Contracted Employees
- After-School Care Workers
Resignation, Retirement & Termination
Contact
Chandra Silvers
Human Resources Specialist
chandra.silvers@wcsga.net
(706) 217-6712
If you are considering resigning, retiring or terminating your contract with Whitfield County Schools, please fill out the Employee Resignation Letter, found here, and return it to Chandra Silvers via courier, mail, or hand deliver it to the Whitfield County Schools Central Office.
Fingerprinting & E-Verify
FINGERPRINTING PROCESS
Whitfield County Schools requires new hires, substitute teachers, community coaches, contracted employees and some volunteers to be fingerprinted. All fingerprinting will be handled by Whitfield County Schools Human Resources. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (706) 217-6735 to schedule an appointment.
When you come to your scheduled appointment, please bring the following with you:
1. Valid driver's license or state issued ID with picture
2. If applicable, a Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Card.
The fee for fingerprinting is $46.00. We can accept the following payment options:
1. Cash (exact amount)
2. Debit or credit card
3. Personal check made payable to Whitfield County Schools (no counter checks accepted)
4. Money Order or Cashier's Check made payable to Whitfield County Schools
E-VERIFY
Whitfield County Schools participates in E-Verify. Our company ID is #123439 (Authorization Date: May 30, 2008). Download an e-Verify affidavit from Whitfield County Schools. Learn more about E-Verify from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Current Employees
IV EMPLOYEE ACCESS PORTAL
Employee pay stubs and W-2 Tax and Wage Statements are available electronically through the IV Employee Access Portal. Log in by using your active directory username and password. Employees who have left the district can access their pay stubs and W-2 Tax and Wage Statements here.
Employees who have problems or need corrections should email Payroll Services for support.
Employee Forms
To view or download any of the forms listed, please click the link below.
- Release of Injury Liability
- Resignation Letter
- FMLA Employee Form
- FMLA Family Form
- Workers' Compensation Bill of Rights
- First Report of Injury
- Certified Experience Verification Form
- Classified Experience Verification Form
- Employee Voluntary Participation Form