Human Resources

Our Mission:

Globally prepared and committed to recruit, retain, and develop the best employees.

Our Vision:

The Human Resources Department will be recognized for inspiring all employees to achieve professional and personal excellence that will result in making a difference in the lives of our students.

* $2,500 sign-on bonus for new teacher hires in middle and high school English, math, and science; special education; and ESOL.

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EMPLOYMENT

Below are the job categories within Lexington Two. Find your area of interest and follow the links to apply for a job. Please note that all employment with Lexington Two is contingent upon Board approval.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND CERTIFIED TEACHING POSITIONS

Please note: The Human Resources Division is notified automatically when a completed application is ready for consideration. Unsolicited resumès via email or U.S. mail will not be acknowledged or considered.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POSITIONS

Lexington School District Two has partnered with ESS to provide substitute programs. ESS will provide substitutes for teachers, teaching assistants, and specific office support positions. Nursing substitutes will be hired through the District.

To apply for substitute teaching or substitute support staff positions in Lexington School District Two, please visit www.ESS.jobs to apply or call 803-335-6717 for more information.

BUS DRIVERS AND BUS DRIVER AIDES

Contact the transportation office at 803-755-7453 for more information.

SUPPORT STAFF POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Office Support – one of the following:
• High School Diploma/GED and a passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment
• Bachelor’s Degree

Instructional Assistant – one of the following:
• High School Diploma/GED and a passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment and a passing score (456) on the ParaPro Assessment
• College Transcript with 60 credits or more and a passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment
• Bachelor’s Degree

Shadow and ABA Interventionist – one of the following:
• High School Diploma/GED and a passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment
• Bachelor’s Degree

Maintenance:
• High School Diploma/GED

Temporary Part-Time:
• High School Diploma/GED

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

The district requires appropriate state criminal background checks as outlined in law on every individual recommended for employment. The cost of the background checks is paid by the district.

State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Background Checks - The district will obtain a name-based criminal record history check from SLED on all new employees prior to their initial employment. The district will consider the results of all criminal record history checks on an individual basis.
National Sex Offender Registry Checks - The district will perform a National Sex Offender Registry check on all new employees prior to their initial employment.

TB TEST - Board Policy GBGA Staff Health

"Any person applying for a position in any of the district's schools, including kindergarten, will, as a prerequisite to employment, secure a health certificate from a licensed physician certifying that such person does not have tuberculosis in an active stage."