This is an important message regarding Kent County High School. There has been a threat circulating online to high schools in our region. While our local law enforcement agencies do not think the threat is credible, we are taking extra safety precautions Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Kent County High School. There will be an increased law enforcement presence at the high school to ensure everyone’s safety. Law enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate the origins of this online threat. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

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For Prospective Employees

Human Resources: Information for staff and prospective employees

Why join Kent County Public Schools? It's a great place to work and grow. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, technology-rich schools and support and mentoring for new teachers in a small, personal environment.

Click here or the banner above to view available positions in Kent County Public Schools. You can also submit an application online and track its process.

• Substitutes: Thinking of signing up to be a substitute? Learn more here.

• Volunteers: For information on volunteering in our buildings, follow this link.

Staff Directory

Hiring for 2024-25

We're hiring teachers (with a photo of Brooke Joyner's classroom and students)

Kent County Public Schools has a number of teaching positions it is seeking to fill immediately.

Among the open positions are:

High School Science/Chemistry Teacher

Middle School Math Teacher

Middle School English Teacher

Speech and Language Pathologist

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher

Sign Language Interpreter

To apply, visit www.applitrack.com/kentk12md/onlineapp.

To learn about benefits and more offered by Kent County Public Schools, go to www.kent.k12.md.us/Employment.aspx or call the Office of Human Resources at 410-778-7140.

What We Offer

Check out the links below to learn more about what Kent County Public Schools offers employees.

• Benefits Information: Learn more about the benefits offered by reviewing our annual Benefits Guide.

• Negotiated Agreements: Review our negotiated agreements with our three bargaining units.

• Salary Scales: Follow this link to see our competitive salary scales based on position.

• Certification: Read our FAQ about teacher certification requirements.

• Retirement Planning: Learn more about the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.

• FMLA: For Family Medical Leave Act information, follow this link.