Welcome to District 56 Office of Human Resources

4 years ago

The Office of Human Resources  is committed to serving  the current  and 
future employees of Laurens County School District 56.

OUR GOAL IS

To recruit, train and retain a highly qualified, diverse work force.

                                                         
                                                              WHILE STANDING BY OUR MISSION
 
To provide the highest quality of education and be an advocate for all students by preparing them for future learning. We will garner support through a culture of continuous improvement driven by integrity, teamwork, and perseverance.

SO THAT ALL STUDENTS

  • Become ethical and productive citizens
  • Achieve and expect excellence
  • Embrace innovation
  • Forge new traditions
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Notice of Vacancies

3 days ago

Certified Positions

Laurens 56 is looking for applicants for the 2022-23 school year in the following areas:  

Teaching/Certified positions are available as follows:

Early Childhood Teacher

Elementary Teacher

Middle Level Math

Secondary Science

Secondary ELA or Math Teacher for Alternative Program

Special Education /Multicat - Elementary

Health Science Teacher - Clinton High School
Must have a current healthcare professions license or certificate and a minimum of an Associates degree. Work experience required. See job posting for specifics.

Speech Pathologist

To apply for a position listed above, 
complete our online application by clicking here.    
If you are already a Laurens 56 employee, email your interest to ruthgreen@lcsd56g.com.

Non-Certified Positions

Laurens 56 is looking for applicants in the following areas:

Special Education Assistants - all schools
To work in a classroom setting or one-on-one with students.

School-based Mental Health Counselors
Grant funded position(s) for the next 3 years with possibility of permanent employment. Positions available at all levels: Elementary, middle and high school. May be split between two schools/levels. Master's degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling. SC licensure LSMW, LISW or LPC required. 
190 working days based on school calendar. Salary $44,000 - 46,000 depending on experience.
For additional qualifications and responsibilities, click here.



To apply for the above positions, complete our online application by clicking HERE.


Nurse Substitutes for School Health Rooms
Must hold current RN or LPN license
Must hold current CPR certification
Must complete substitute training and health room training
Willing to work with all ages of children 4K-12th grade
To apply for this position , complete our substitute application by clicking here.   You may also come by the District Office and pick up an application.

CUSTODIAL POSITIONS
Part-time and full-time positions available for Custodians and Day Porters at various schools, Custodial Supervisor and Janitorial Manager.
Applications are available at http://smoworks.com/careers
You must apply on-line at the above web address.  
(The employer for these positions is Supreme Maintenance Organization [SMO]. If you have difficulty applying or have questions please call 336-790-7495.) 


  Bus Drivers
Laurens County School District 56 has positions available for part-time bus drivers. Applicants must either already have their CDL license and their State Department of Education bus driver certification or obtain them within 180 days of completion of training. Applicants must pass the DOT physical (medical) exam. Applicants must be able to perform physical tasks as it relates to pre-trip/post-trip bus inspections, assisting students during bus evacuations, and maintaining the cleanliness of the bus.
 Interested persons may contact Edwina Bridges at 864-833-0823 for information. All applicants must fill out and submit a Laurens County School District 56 employment application. 

Coaching Positions
Laurens 56 is looking for applicants for the 2021-22 school year for the following coaching positions. Applications only accepted from full-time Laurens 56 employees at this time.



 

 
Laurens School District 56 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, or handicap in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.
Office of Human Resources
211 North Broad Street, Suite B * Clinton, South Carolina 29325 * (864) 833-0800 * Fax (864) 833-0804
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Insurance and Retirement Information

2 years ago

Welcome to the Laurens School District 56

Insurance and Retirement Information Page
 
Here you will find links to useful information to help you make choices
for insurance coverage and retirement plan selection. You can also
access information to help you with the retirement process.
 
For a review of state insurance offerings click on one of the links below: 
                                                 
 
A comprehensive description of all state insurance benefits is contained in the Insurance Benefits Guide which all employees receive each year, or if a new hire, during the orientation process. The Insurance Benefits Guide is available on-line at:


For information on choosing a state retirement plan click here.
 

For information about a 403b retirement plan go to www.omni403b.com
 
For more information regarding state insurance and retirement options
go to www.peba.sc.gov .
 
As always, the Office of Human Resources
is available to assist you. 
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Certification

4 years ago

Applying for Certification:

To apply for a regular teaching certificate in South Carolina, you must go to the State Department Website at http://www.scteachers.org/cert/index.cfm
-click on "Steps to Certification" on the right hand side, this will guide you through the process of applying to a teacher certificate. 
- Also, exploring the rest of this site is recommended due to the wealth of information it provides.

Alternative Certification Routes:
CATE
PACE
ABCTE
Information on these will be coming soon! In the meantime, you may find information on the SC Department of Education website, http://www.sc.ed.gov.
Renewal of a Professional Certificate:
(things to remember)
1. Professional certificates have a validity of five years.
2.Every educator who has a professional certificate must earn and be ableto show documentation for 120 points for that 5 year validity period. Ways in which to earn points may be found in the Re-Certification Notebook.
3. You may submit documentation for points while you earn them or wait and turn in all documentation when is time to renew. You must submit points using the Renewal Computation Worksheet.

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REMINDER CONCERNING FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)

4 years ago

REMINDER CONCERNING FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT  (FMLA)

Employees must give notice to the employer when the need for FMLA is foreseeable.

Thirty days advance notice if at all possible

If leave is not foreseeable, notice must be "as soon as practicable."

* Verbal notice within two days

* Notice may be by any electronic means

* Notice may be from relative or responsible party

FMLA does not count as excessive absences.

FMLA also provides measures for maintaining your insurance.

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