Critical Need Area Licensure Endorsement Reimbursement Procedure
7-12 Mathematics, Science, and Special Education
The George County School District will reimburse a certified employee of the George County School District for successfully adding a maximum of two endorsements to the MS Educator License in areas of critical need.
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George County School District
Human Resources Department
Our Department focuses on recruiting quality applicants, assisting potential employees during the hiring process, and supporting our employees throughout the District. The George County School District seeks highly qualified personnel to join us in our efforts of providing a positive, supportive environment for our students to learn and grow. The Personnel Department welcomes you to complete an application and return it to us at your convenience. If we can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact us.
GCSD Online Application Portal Instructions
GCSD Verification of Employment Form - Inside a School District
GCSD Verification of Employment Form - Outside a School District
Karen Causey
Administrative Assistant
601-947-6993 ext 2011
karen.causey@gcsd.us
Kathy Fuller
Receptionist
601-947-6993 ext 2044
kathy.fuller@gcsd.us
GCSD VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT
GCSD Verification of Employment Form - Inside a School District
GCSD Verification of Employment Form - Outside a School District
Child Nutrition Worker - Chartwell's Application Link
Please click this link and follow prompts to apply for a position with the GCSD Child Nutrition Department:
George County Food Service Worker Application
EMPLOYEE TRANSFERS
Employee Transfer Request Form 2025-2026
Transfer Request Information Form 2025-2026
If you do not have a resume, you must complete this form and attach it to the transfer request form.
SUBSTITUTES
Substitute Orientation Requirement
Before being eligible to substitute in the George County School District, completion of a Substitute Orientation is mandatory.
All orientations will be held at the George County District Office:
494 Cowart Street, Lucedale, MS 39452
Multipurpose Room
Below are the remaining Substitute Orientation dates and times for the 2025–2026 school year:
· Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
· Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
· Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
· Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
· Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
· Friday, October 3, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
· Monday, October 20, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
· Monday, November 3, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
· Thursday, December 11, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
· Thursday, January 15, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
· Thursday, February 12, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
· Thursday, March 12, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
· Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
Please plan to attend one of the sessions listed above to meet the district’s requirements.
Registration to attend the orientation is NOT required.
EXIT INTERVIEW FORM (Retiring & Resigning Employees)
EXPERIENCE AND FINANCIAL VERIFICATIONS
Child Nutrition Verifications should be directed to Chartwell
Paul Butler | Area Director
C. 225-315-5364
Experience Verifications -
Email phyllis.mcdonald@gcsd.us to verify your job position and the number of years worked in GCSD.
Financial Verifications
Email kimberly.collins@gcsd.us to verify your income for a loan, or other financial matter.
ACCIDENT REPORT FORMS
Employee Accident Form 2025-2026
Supervisor Accident Form 2025-2026
Witness Accident Form 2025-2026
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE LINKS
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Campus Benefits - Life, Health & Dental
RESOURCES
-U. S. Department of Education
-Social Security Card Replacement
-Mississippi Association of Educators
-Mississippi Professional Educators
HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL FORMS
- Professional Leave Form Procedure
- Employment Recommendation Form - This form should be completed by district administrators only.
- Personnel Leave Request Form
- Job Posting Request Form - Blue Form
- New Hire Full-Time Employee Packet
CEU & SEMI OPPORTUNITIES
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Mississippi State University Extension
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Mississippi Department of Education Online -Registration
CEU DISCLAIMER
The George County School District is not an accredited CEU granting agency. Nor can the George County School District guarantee which CEU’s will be acceptable by the Mississippi Department of Education.
- MECCA License Renewal Steps
- MECCA Reciprocity Steps
- Online Licensure Renewal Process
-
Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics
- GCSD 2025-2026 Employee Handbook
- GCSD 2025-2026 Employee Acknowledgement Form
- GCSD 2025-2026 Substitute Handbook
- GCSD Substitute Acknowledgement Form
- GCSD Substitute Feedback Form from GCSD staff
- GCSD Substitute Feedback Form from Substitute
- Student Teacher/Intern Packet
- Mississippi Teacher Assistant Requirements
- WorkKeys Exam Locations & Information
- How To Add An Endorsement To Your Mississippi Educator License
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT FORM
U.S. Department of Labor / Wage and Hour Division
WORKPLACE POSTERS & EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
Know Your Rights - Workplace Discrimination
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Mississippi Unemployment Insurance Notice
OSHA Job Safety and Health Notice
Workers with Disabilities Notice
Title IX is the civil rights law in the United States of America that was passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. It prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program that receives funding from the federal government. If you feel that you have experienced sex-based discrimination, the
reporting form can be used to make the report.