ECS Human Resources Team

John Hutchins (contact)
HR Director
Cindy Walker (contact)
Human Resources Administrative Assistant, Benefits & Retirement

Keri Howell (contact)
Human Resources Administrative Assistant, Payroll

Felecia Baird (contact)
Human Resources Administrative Assistant (Substitute Teachers & Volunteers), Board Secretary
Human Resources manages nearly 500 full or part-time employees. Full-time employees have access to health, dental and life insurance as well as retirement options. Full and part-time employees living outside the city limits are allowed to bring their children to Elizabethton tuition-free.
Since the 2020-2021 school year, John Hutchins has been placed over human resources.He has assembled a team that works in concert with faculty and staff to oversee all aspects of employment for full and part-time staff.
We have a variety of full and part-time positions available in our Employment suite, where prospective employees may apply online. For assistance with Human Resources questions, please contact Central Office at 423-547-8000.
The ECS 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.
Forms & Time Off
Forms like the Comp Time Approval Form, Comp Time Leave Request Form, Professional or Staff Development Leave Form are available under the Staff tab at the very top of this website. Please click on Faculty/Staff Forms to view and download these forms.
To request time off or to view available comp time or vacation hours, please visit the Skward Employee Access module. A link is available under the Staff tab at the top of this website.