Overview
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Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is the sixth-largest public school system in North Carolina. It serves approximately 41,500 students at 53 schools and has approximately 5,000 staff members.
As a leader in academics, UCPS offers a wide variety of coursework to its students, ranging from 20 dual-language programs to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to more than 44 pathways and 24 academies in the career and technical education department.
UCPS students also have access to a variety of academic options, including the Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts, the International Baccalaureate Program at Marvin Ridge High, Union County Early College, Central Academy of Technology and Arts, Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle and the AgTech Academy at East Union Middle.
With a long-term goal of ensuring all students are equipped to succeed in college, career and life, UCPS is committed and dedicated to offering quality instruction for all children in support of our mission of “Preparing All Students to Succeed.”
Why Work in UCPS?
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District Highlights
- 92.7% graduation rate
- Superintendent Dr. Andrew G. Houlihan named the 2022 Southwest Regional Superintendent of the Year
- Four Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools: Benton Heights Elementary, Indian Trail Elementary, Rocky River Elementary and Sun Valley Middle
- 2019 Sandy Hook Promise Start with Hello District Winner
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Top Reasons to Work in UCPS
- Union County is a great place to work and live
- Excellent employee benefits package
- Competitive local salary supplements
- $1,750 additional bonus for teaching in a high-priority school
- $1,750 bonus for teaching in a content area in one of the six focus schools
- $4,300 bonus for showing growth for the top 25% of the state and or the district through the state performance bonus
- Comprehensive support program for beginning teachers
- Excellent instructional program and support staff
- Fastest growing school district in North Carolina
- Approximately 35 miles east of Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina
- Within 200 miles of major beaches and mountains
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Union County Public School System does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age or handicap in any of its educational or employment programs or activities.
