WELCOME TO SALUDA

Academic AchievementSaluda County School District has boldly envisioned an ideal learning environment for its young people. Five schools serve

the district’s 2200 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Approximately 150 teachers are employed in the district. A multi-year, professional development effort centering on curriculum, instruction and assessment is the driving force credited with academic accomplishments. Faculty are engaged in professional learning communities that address topics such as writing across the curriculum, balanced literacy, problem solving, teacher-made assessments, and observation strategies.

Community Support and Involvement The district’s involvement in the community abound, and are evidenced by events such as an annual rodeo, periodic community blood drives, participation in Relay for Life, recognition of veterans and service members, student volunteers serving at the local nursing home, and student participation in highway cleanup efforts. Similarly, citizens of Saluda County can be counted on to lend efforts as volunteers, mentors, and supporters of the district’s

educational system.

Pride and Enthusiasm Come to any sports event and you will find some of the most supportive fans anywhere. Awards and achievements in an array of student endeavors, including academic, ROTC, band, art, sports, and FFA, among others are representative of the effort and enthusiasm shared by students, faculty, parents and the community. The ROTC presentation of the flag, along with stunning half-time performances by the high school’s marching band at each home football game, are just one glimpse of the pride and enthusiasm shared by students, staff and the community.

CooperationOver the years, Saluda’s population has become a diverse reflection of agricultural and business professionals. Students from all backgrounds work together in academic pursuits, enjoy participation in clubs and organizations, and play sports together. The easy-going, relaxed attitude of this rural town is reflected in the cooperation and support of its citizens and students. As an example Saluda Elementary School’s garden, developed and maintained cooperatively by the Saluda Garden Club and students, transformed a once-barren field between two wings of the school into a plush and abundant garden of trees, ornamental shrubs, flowers, fruits and vegetables.

HomeSaluda County is nestled between Lake Murray and Lake Greenwood, two hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains and three hours from the beautiful coastal shoreline. The friendly and relaxed attitude in Saluda County catches many first time visitors off guard. A farming community at heart, Saluda is a genuine “people helping people” place. Hallmarks of this town include small neighborhoods and safe streets, distinctive home and gift shops, delightful restaurants, and a championship golf course. Saluda’s small town appeal, coupled with its easy access to larger cities and popular vacation destinations, makes it the perfect spot to call home.

Saluda Primary, Saluda Elementary & Hollywood Schools

Saluda Primary School serves students in grades 4-K through 2nd grade. There are about 25 teachers and 20 support staff employed at the school. An energetic and outgoing staff cooperate well together other to provide the best experience possible for all students. Guidance and administrative support are ranked superlative. ESOL teachers collaborate with regular classroom teachers to assist limited and non-English speaking students with their studies.

Saluda Elementary School, grades 3 through 5, has approximately 20 teachers and 15 support staff employees. The school’s community garden, planted and maintained by volunteers, is centered between two major hallways and visible from classrooms and walkways.

Hollywood Elementary School serves students in 4-K through 5th grade who live close to the Lake Murray area. Three teachers per grade, along with activity and guidance and special education teachers, make up the staff of this small but high achieving school.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school while in session to experience the students, the instructional pace, and collegiate feel among faculty and staff.

Saluda Primary School Saluda Elementary Hollywood ElementaryPeggy Trivelas, Principal Marcie Enlow, Principal Tammie Shore, Principal200 Matthews Drive 200 West Butler Ave. Hollywood School RdSaluda, SC 29138 Saluda, SC 29138 Saluda, SC 29138864-445-2469 864-445-2564 864-445-8333

Saluda Middle School

Saluda Middle School offers a smooth and fun-filled transition for its 470 young students in a similar but slightly scaled down version of the adjoining high school. The middle school schedule incorporates 6 period days minute blocks comprised of math, ELA, science, social studies and related arts, as well as a 60 minute Power Period for additional instruction.

Middle Level Core Subjects: Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies

Middle Level Related Arts: PE, Art, Computer Literacy, Band

Saluda Middle School’s athletic program is completely integrated with high school athletics, so that there is a smooth transition at each level. Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities which promote self -esteem and social skills. Middle level teachers are active in these extra-curricular activities, and play an important role in making the middle grades an exciting and fun place to learn and grow.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school while in session to fully appreciate the quality of students, progressive instructional techniques, and collegiate feel among faculty and staff.

Saluda Middle SchoolDonald Hardie, Principal

140 Ivory Key RoadSaluda, SC 29138

864-445-3767

Saluda High School

Saluda High School’s 575 students and 45 teachers learn and work in a state of the art facility. Opened in 2001, the Educational Complex, which houses both the middle and high school, has clean, spacious classrooms, beautiful landscaping, and outdoor dining areas for students and impressive sports facilities.

The high school runs on a hybrid schedule; with combinations of different length class periods to accommodate a variety of schedules. In addition to core classes, Saluda High School students are able to choose from professional grade elective coursework. The small but in-depth elective programs offered include an agriculture department that operates a small farm and a greenhouse. Other elective courses include band, health occupations, ROTC, broadcast journalism and production, PE, and business education classes.

Many professional development opportunities exist in the school district. Faculty and staff are very supportive of their colleagues, as is the administration. Student demographics include approximately 43% African American students; 43% Caucasian students, and 14% Hispanic students.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school while in session to fully appreciate the quality of students, progressive instructional techniques, and collegiate feel among faculty and staff.

Saluda High SchoolSarah Longshore, Principal

140 Ivory Key RoadSaluda, SC 29138

864-445-3011

Saluda County Schools is located in beautiful, rural South Carolina, just a couple of hours from the coast and two hours from the amazing Blue Ridge Mountains. Saluda offers the friendly, easy living comforts of a small town, but is only a short drive from “Famously Hot” Columbia, historic Augusta, GA, and Newberry’s Opera House and Downtown.

There are five schools in Saluda County Schools, including one high school, one middle school, and three primary and elementary schools. Saluda County Schools offers its educators support, feedback and collegiality in a positive school climate. Quality professional development and community support are also hallmarks of our district.

Anticipated Vacancies

Educators may apply at any time through CERRA and may send additional correspondence directly to jobs@saludaschools.org

Contact InformationDr. Harvey Livingston

Director of Administrationhlivings@saludaschools.org

Phone 864-445-8441 / Fax 864-445-9598E-mail: jobs@saludaschools.orgWebsite: www.saludaschools.org

Saluda County School District2016-17 Teacher Salary Scale

YEARS EXP CLASS 8 DOCTOR CLASS 7 MAST+30 CLASS 1 MASTER CLASS 2 BA+18 CLASS 3 BA

0 44,329 41,073 37,817 34,560 33,096

1 45,630 42,049 38,793 35,439 33,810

2 46,932 43,027 39,771 36,349 34,724

3 48,237 44,002 40,747 37,229 35,601

4 49,539 44,978 41,722 38,140 36,514

5 50,840 45,958 42,699 39,021 37,392

6 52,143 46,932 43,678 39,932 38,304

7 53,447 47,908 44,655 40,812 39,184

8 54,748 48,888 45,630 41,722 40,097

9 56,051 49,861 46,609 42,602 40,973

10 57,353 50,840 47,585 43,515 41,885

11 58,656 51,818 48,561 44,393 42,765

12 59,959 52,795 49,539 45,305 43,678

13 61,262 53,775 50,516 46,184 44,557

14 62,563 54,748 51,492 47,097 45,468

15 63,865 55,725 52,469 47,975 46,347

16 65,168 56,702 53,447 48,888 47,260

17 66,471 57,680 54,421 49,766 48,139

18 67,131 58,252 54,963 50,259 48,615

19 67,795 58,828 55,508 50,755 49,096

20 68,469 59,409 56,057 51,257 49,581

YEARS EXP CLASS 8 DOCTOR CLASS 7 MAST+30 CLASS 1 MASTER CLASS 2 BA+18 CLASS 3 BA

21 69,146 59,999 56,612 51,765 50,072

22 69,835 60,592 57,172 52,278 50,566

23 70,518 61,191 57,738 52,797 51,069

Heath InsuranceSouth Carolina Blue Cross / Blue Shield (employee, spouse and dependent options) - General benefits include hospitalization, surgery, outpatient services, medically necessary doctor visits, ambulance service, pregnancy and pediatric care, extended role nurse, infertility, rehabilitation, etc.Also available: Optional Life / Dependent Life, Long Term Disability and Long Term Care, Standard Dental Insurance and Dental Plus, Worker’s Compensation, Eye-Med Vision Plan and State Vision Care Program (offers discounted vision care services).

Retirement BenefitsSouth Carolina Retirement System; Optional Retirement Plan; Deferred Compensation (401 K); Tax Shelters & Annuities

PayrollEmployees will receive paychecks by direct deposit on the 10th and 25th of each month.

Updated 7.1.16