Welcome! We appreciate your interest in the Garrett County Public Schools!

Garrett County is the westernmost rural county in the State of Maryland. It borders the states of West Virginia and Pennsylvania and is a four-season resort area. Our mountains, rivers, and lakes offer an abundance of scenic beauty and recreational activities. Garrett County's natural beauty is the perfect location to work where you love to play.

As a high-performing school district, Garrett County Public Schools continues to strive for growth and improvement in all facets of the organization. Garrett County Public Schools consist of 7 elementary schools, 1 elementary/middle combination, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. We are extremely proud of our student's academic achievement and the staff who teach and support them daily. The Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations strives to attract and retain highly-qualified employees at all levels and classifications.

It is the policy and practice of GCPS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services, or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 

It is the policy and practice of GCPS not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. 

GCPS will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.  

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Jane Wildesen [770 Dennett Road Oakland, MD 21550, 301-334-8903, jane.wildesen@garrettcountyschools.org] and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Brooks Elliott [770 Dennett Road Oakland, MD 21550, 301-334-8950, brooks.elliott@garrettcountyschools.org].

Should you have any questions about our system or the employment process, please feel free to contact us.