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Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is the sixth-largest public school system in North Carolina. We serve 40,000 students at 53 schools and have approximately 5,000 staff members.  

UCPS is an 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.

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Union County Public Schools is hosting a Career Fair on April 18, 2026. We are looking to hire teaching and non-teaching positions, including exceptional children's teachers, secondary math and science teachers, school counselors, teacher assistants, Career and Technical Education teachers (welding, carpentry, drafting, business, robotics, health science, etc.). 

  • Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
  • Time: 9-11 a.m.
  • Location: Forest Hills High School 
    701 Old Hwy 74
    Marshville, NC 28103

Pre-Register Now

Note: Pre-registered candidates are advised to bring extra resumes and apply prior to the event. 

What to Bring

  • Copies of your resume
  • A professional demeanor and attire

Top of NC Rankings: Carolina Impact

The commitment and passion of our UCPS teachers and staff—combined with the dedication and hard work of our students—have made UCPS the highest-performing school district in North Carolina. Learn more about the strategies driving our academic success.

2024 Employer of Choice Award

UCPS received the 2024 Employer of Choice Award from the Union County Chamber of Commerce. The Employer of Choice Award recognizes businesses committed to creating a world-class workplace for its employees and an organization where people choose to work over competing organizations.

District Highlights

  • For the 2024-2025 school year, UCPS outperformed the state and the 12 largest districts in multiple testing and accountability areas.
  • At 70.7 percent, UCPS ranked number one in the state for End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) proficiency. The state’s overall EOG and EOC proficiency rate is 55 percent. 
  • Cohort Graduation Rate is 93.2%
  • In comparison to the 12 largest districts, UCPS ranked number one in the following areas:
    • NC Math 1 EOC, NC Math 3 EOC, English 2 EOC, Biology EOC, and all EOCs combined (grades 9-12)
    • All reading EOGs combined, all math EOGs combined, all science EOGs combined and all EOGs combined (grades 3-8)
    • All EOGs and EOCs combined (grades 3-12)
    • ACT Proficiency, Combined ACT and WorkKeys Proficiency
    • 4-year Cohort Graduation Rate, 5-year Cohort Graduation Rate
    • English Learner (EL) Progress
    • Math Course Rigor—tied for first (at >95 percent) with six of the other large districts
  • Superintendent Dr. Andrew G. Houlihan, 2022 and 2025 Southwest Regional Superintendent of the Year.
  • 2024 Union County Chamber Employer of Choice.
  • Superintendent Dr. Andrew G. Houlihan, 2022 and 2025 Southwest Regional Superintendent of the Year.
  • 9 Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools: Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts, Indian Trail Elementary, Porter Ridge High, Prospect Elementary, Rocky River Elementary, Sandy Ridge Elementary, Shiloh Valley Elementary, Shiloh Valley Primary and Sun Valley Middle. 
  • 2019 Sandy Hook Promise Start with Hello District Winner.