Make Houston Your Home

Teacher Recruitment Fair | February 22, 2025 at Veterans High School

Our District at a Glance

  • Over 30,800 students at 38 schools 
  • Approximately 5,600 full-time, part-time and substitutes, including over 2,385 certified staff
  • 12th largest school district in Georgia
  • FY2025 Total Budget: $570,810,294
  • Average expenditure per student of $14,026.80
  • Visionary leadership
  • Wonderful place to work, learn, live and play

High-Achieving Students and Staff

  • 2024 Graduation Rate 91.2%, above state's 85.4%
  • SAT score exceeds national and state averages
  • Named Exemplary School Board by Georgia School Boards Association

Our Community

  • Located in the heart of Georgia
  • Home to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia's largest industrial complex, and Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
  • Mountains or beach within 3-hour drive
  • Atlanta only 1.5 hours away
  • Within 2-hour flight of 80% of entire U.S. population
  • Cost of living 32.2% lower than U.S. average
  • Housing cost 39% lower
  • Several universities within 30-mile radius
  • Temperate climate enjoy outdoor living year round

Salary and Benefits

  • 1st-year teacher earns $50,957 with a bachelor's degree
  • Benefits worth over $25,000
  • Medical, dental, paid personal leave, paid sick leave
  • Long-term disability provided
  • System retirement contribution equals 19.81% of salary
  • Access to AIG financial advisor
  • Life insurance provided
  • Flexible Spending Accounts allow pre-tax dollars for healthcare and dependent care
  • Free gym membership
  • Employee Assistance Program (counseling, financial information and resources, legal support and resources, and free online will preparation)

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Why Houston?

Make Houston Your Home with Mary-Preston Bagwell

 

"Each day I am beyond grateful that I made the commitment to teach in Houston County. Experiencing a school community which inspires and supports me as I grow in this profession is an exceptional feeling. I appreciate all the professional opportunities and employee benefits the Houston County School District has provided me, and I feel blessed to be a part of their team."

Mary-Preston Bagwell, Elementary Teacher