Human Resources

Welcome to the GCS employment page! 

We thank you for your interest in our school district.  If you are looking to experience the advantages of working in a large public school district while living in a family focused northern Michigan community, please click here to browse our open positions.

GCS hires only the best educators to work with our students.  We employ approximately 300 positive and dedicated individuals who work hard every day to inspire and build relationships with each of our 3000+ students. We are proud to be able to offer rewarding careers with competitive pay and benefits.

 

Teacher Compensation

2022-23 School Year:

Starting salary range: $43,594 - $73,665

Salary schedule placement is determined by the degree level and number of years of teaching experience. Teachers with previous teaching experience will receive one-half step on the schedule for each year of experience up to a maximum of Step 11.  

We offer a competitive benefit package, a $1500 new hire bonus, $2000 toward the cost of graduate credits, and half of the cost of tuition for up to 18 graduate credits in a content area taught in our Early College program.

Questions? Contact the GCS HR Office at 989-705-3010.

 

Substitute Teacher and Support Staff Positions

We welcome you to join Gaylord Community Schools as a substitute!

Substitute teachers and support staff members are contracted through EDUStaff, LLC.  

 

• All substitutes will receive a free lunch from the GCS Food Service Department each time they fill a substitute position within Gaylord Community Schools.
   
• All substitutes will receive reimbursement for the cost of their criminal history check when they fill a substitute position within Gaylord Community Schools.
   
• Substitute Teachers working under a substitute permit will also receive $45.00 toward the cost of the permit.

Please apply using the following instructions:

• Visit EDUStaff
• In the top left hand corner, click “Start Application”.
• Complete the online application.
• Call EDUStaff at 877.974.6338 with any questions. 

 

Substitute Bus Driver Hiring Procedure

Gaylord Community Schools is now scheduling bus driver training sessions for individuals interested in becoming substitute school bus drivers. If you are interested in join a team of dedicated individuals committed to safely transporting our children each day, please contact Keri Geiger, Director of Transportation, at (989) 705-3022. 

 

Substitute Food Service Hiring Procedure

Substitute food service members are contracted through EDUStaff, LLC. 

Please apply using the following instructions:

• Visit EDUStaff
• In the top left hand corner, click “Start Application”.
• Complete the online application.
• Call EDUStaff at 877.974.6338 with any questions.

All substitutes will receive $57.00 toward the cost of the criminal history check when they fill GCS positions a total of 10 times.

***All food service substitutes receive a free lunch from our amazing food service department each time they work in our schools.***

 

It is the policy of Gaylord Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment.