The Georgia Department of Education provides leadership and service to local school systems and operates three State Schools for students with hearing and vision disabilities.

The mission of Human Resources is to hire, retain and compensate employees with the skills and abilities to accomplish the purpose and goals of the Department. Human Resources achieves this by serving as a strategic player with Department personnel and providing quality leadership, technical assistance and accurate information. This mission will be achieved with a constant focus on continuous process improvement.

The Application and Hiring Process

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), a State of Georgia government agency, is an equal opportunity employer. The GaDOE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.

In accordance with Public Law 99-603, also known as the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the GaDOE employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All persons hired by the GaDOE are required to verify identity and employment eligibility and must agree to undergo drug screening and a criminal background investigation.

After viewing the list of current GaDOE job opportunities, prospective applicants must apply for specific vacancies. The job announcement number and job title must be included in the cover letter or application/resume to be considered for employment. Human Resources reviews all applications for minimum job qualifications and forwards only those who meet the minimum qualifications to GaDOE hiring managers to make interview selections. Only top candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring managers. This position is subject to closing at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool is identified. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on your application status. A resume or application should include daytime telephone number, salary history, and employment history with addresses and telephone numbers. Because all hiring recommendations for new employees must be approved by the State Board of Education at its monthly meetings, the recruitment process typically takes a minimum of one month to complete. However, in some situations, the recruitment process may take two to three months to complete.

State-Operated Schools for the Deaf and Blind

The Georgia Department of Education operates three state schools for the deaf and blind: the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in Clarkston, the Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Spring, and the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon. Prospective applicants must apply directly to the school in which they are interested. State School personnel are employees of the Georgia Department of Education. All hiring recommendations require approval of the State Superintendent of Schools and the State Board of Education. All persons hired by the State Schools are required to verify identity and employment eligibility and will undergo a fingerprint and criminal background investigation. Some State School positions require pre-employment and random drug testing.