Human Resources

Michelle Newsome, HR Director

Terri Dunn, Human Resource Specialist

Become a Substitute Teacher with ECPS

We would love to have you join Edenton-Chowan Public Schools as a substitute teacher—it’s a simple process!

Steps to Get Started:

1. Complete the SUBSTITUTE 101 training.
   This is your first step toward becoming a substitute teacher.

2. Submit an application through our online application system.
   Note: Applications open periodically throughout the year in preparation for upcoming orientations.

3. Attach your SUBSTITUTE 101 completion certificate to your application once it becomes available.

4. Attend a required orientation and be approved by the Board of Education.

   • District-wide orientations are typically held twice a year—in August/September and January/February.

   • Occasionally, individual schools may host additional sessions based on interest.

For assistance, please contact:
📧 Terri Dunn – [email protected]
📧 Michelle Newsome – [email protected]
📞 Phone: 252-482-4436

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Please view current job vacancies here.

Interested in Becoming a Teacher? TeachNC Can Help!
Check out their site here.

Thinking about a career in education? Our friends at the nonprofit TeachNC.org offer free tools and resources to help guide you every step of the way:

• 💬 1-on-1 advising calls to answer your questions and help you choose the right educator preparation program (EPP)

• 📘 Step-by-step guides to clarify eligibility, testing, and financial aid

• 🔍 An EPP Explorer to compare programs and create your personalized application checklist

• 💸 Fee reimbursements to help with application and enrollment costs

• 🎓 A $1,000 scholarship to support your journey toward becoming a teacher

Edenton-Chowan Schools and TeachNC are committed to helping you make your teaching dream a reality.

👉 Sign up for a free TeachNC account today and take the first step toward your future in education!

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR'S LICENSE INFORMATION

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Licensure Section is responsible for examining credentials and issuing professional educator's licenses that qualify individuals to seek employment as teachers, administrators, and other special service personnel in North Carolina public schools. All professional employees of public schools must hold a professional educator's license for the subject or grade level they teach or for the professional education assignment they hold. Click here for more information on obtaining a professional educator's license.

SALARY SCHEDULES

State Salary Schedules: Certified educator salary schedules include teachers, certified instructional support and school-based administrators. 

Last updated: Updates made by the NCDPI annually

Local Salary Schedules: Non-certified or non-licensed staff salary schedules include teacher assistants, custodians, child nutrition, office support, maintenance, transportation, technology and other positions that do not require a professional educator's license. These salary schedules are governed by approved legislation by the general assembly regarding annual salary increases that set minimum pay. Step increases are approved annually by the ECPS Board of Education. If you wish to know specific information about the ECPS classified salary schedule, please contact ECPS by calling 252-482-4436 and ask for the Human Resource Department. 

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE 

Last Updated: August 2021 

The North Carolina General Assembly's 2011-2012 Appropriations Act directed the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to implement this new Excess Educator's Legal Liability Policy. For full details, visit www.professionalliabilitync.com. This contract and website have been approved by the legislature. 

HELPFUL LINKS 

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits: Colonial Cafeteria Benefits (Pierce Group) 

New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options: Health Insurance Coverage Options - PDF Document 

Supplemental Retirement Saving Options: NC 401K & Supplemental Retirement Options 

Major Medial Health Plan/Policy Resources: NC State Health Plan  and  Personalized Benefits Statement

NOTE: The employee benefits statements reflects the current value of employee benefits provided to active state and public school employees in accordance with HB 1221. NC Department of the State Treasurer: Retirement Benefits Information

LOOK UP CEU'S

All faculty and staff can check general information regarding renewal credit history and staff development for license renewal by clicking on the link below. 

To check your CEUs, please log into the Employee Portal—the same place where you access your pay vouchers. From there:

1. Click on CEU/Workshop.

2. Then click Submit CEU for Approval.

3. Under the Completion Date drop-down menu, select All Dates.

4. Under the Status dropdown, select All as well.