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Mendy Woods
Chief of Human Resources
Email Mendy
706-876-4073

Bianca Maldonado
Human Resources Coordinator
Employment & Certification
Email Bianca
706-876-4035

Emma Ruiz
Benefits Specialist
Email Emma
706-876-4072

Liz Morales
Human Resources Assistant
Email Liz
706-876-4070

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Dalton Public Schools300 West Waugh StreetDalton, GA 30722Phone: 706.876.4000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Human Resources Department Located?

How Can I Contact Human Resources?

May I Send in an Application Without Specifying a Position?

Do I Have to Include a Cover Letter When Applying for a Position?

Do I Have to Include a Resume When Applying for a Position?

How Do I Know Whether the Job I Am Interested in Is Considered “Certified” or “Classified”?

Does the District Consider Teacher Applicants With Alternative Certification?

For Which Positions Do I Use the Online Application Process?

How Long Will My Application Remain Active?

If I Applied for a Certified Position Through TeachGeorgia, Do I Still Have to Apply Through the District’s Website?

Is It Necessary to Complete an Application If I Have Worked for the District in the Past?

May I Contact the School Principal/Hiring Supervisor Regarding a Position?

What Other Documents Are Necessary Besides the Online Application?

What Happens to My Application Once It’s Submitted to Human Resources?

I Submitted an Application, but Have Not Yet Heard Back. Who Should I Contact?

How Can I Find Out the Salary Range or Hourly Rate for the Job I’m Interested In?

What Benefits Are Available for Qualifying Dalton Public Schools Employees?

How Do I Apply to Be a Substitute Teacher with Dalton Public Schools?

What Is the Daily Rate for Substitute Teaching?

Do I Have to Substitute Teach at Every School, or Can I Choose?

Is an Educator’s Certificate Required in Georgia?

If I Am Applying for a Georgia Certificate, Will I Have to Take Any Tests?

Where Do I Find the Rules That Govern the District’s Management and Operations?

I Want to Pass Along a Compliment About an Employee. Who Do I Call?

I Have a Complaint. Who Do I Call?

When and How Are Employees Paid?

Do Employees Who Work a School Schedule Get Paid in the Summer?

How Will My Salary Be Affected If I Begin Employment After the First Day of the Normal Work Calendar?

Can I Receive Experience Credit as a Teacher for Substitute Teaching or Paraprofessional Experience?

Will I Receive Experience Credit for Military Service?

How Do I Estimate My Salary Grade as a Paraprofessional?

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