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Welcome to Orange County Public Schools

The Human Resources Department plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the school system by focusing on attracting, developing, supporting, and retaining a high-quality workforce dedicated to student success. 

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Department Contacts: 


Yvonne Dawson
Executive Director
Human Resources
ydawson@ocss-va.org
540-661-4550
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Jenn Fox
Recruitment &
Licensure Specialist
540-661-4550
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Heather Burns
Benefits Specialist
hburns@ocss-va.org
540-661-4550
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Janice Artale
HR Specialist
540-661-4550
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Elaine Brown
Receptionist
540-661-4550
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Hiring Policies & Procedures


  1. All interested candidates must complete an online application.
    • Candidates are required to submit three references along with their application.
    • Candidates are required to answer questions regarding criminal convictions and or findings of child abuse or neglect.
       
  2. If a candidate is selected, they will be contacted for an interview.
     
  3. If a candidate is recommended for employment following their interview, they are then processed through the Human Resources Office. This process includes:
    • Additional paperwork including submitting to fingerprinting that is electronically submitted to the Virginia State Police and FBI.
    • Completing a Child Protective Services (CPS) Form that is submitted to CPS for processing.
    • References are verified.
       
  4. Training.
    • Full-time employees receive training within their respective department or school.
    • Substitute teachers and/or instructional assistants receive training from the Human Resource Department, Department of Student Services, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and the Nurse Manager.
       
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It is important for parents, students and community members to understand that safety is our number one priority. Although we cannot guarantee that unfortunate events will not take place, we try to always do our best to prevent these by offering extensive background screenings and training.
The Orange County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention and other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, military status, genetic information or disability is prohibited. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.