Human Resources
The Human Resources staff is deeply committed to recruit, select, employ and retain highly-qualified personnel. We strive to develop the quality of human relationships necessary to obtain maximum staff performance and a high level of job satisfaction.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement and Policy of Non-discrimination on the Basis of Disability
"School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, spousal affiliation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, service to the armed forces, or status with regard to admission to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities as required by Title II of ADA, Title VI, Title IX and Section 504, or any other protected characteristic, as may be required by law. Non-discrimination inquiries regarding students should be addressed to the Director of Special Services/504 & ADA Student Coordinator. Non-discrimination inquiries regarding employees and adults should be directed to the Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX & 504/ADA Employee Coordinator. Either can be contacted at 1020 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, South Carolina 29063, (803) 476-8000."
Dr. Tamara Turner
Chief Human Resources Officer
tturner@lexrich5.org
803-476-8034
Carolyn Ash
Administrative Assistant
to Dr. Tamara Turner
cash@lexrich5.org
803-476-8034
to Dr. Tamara Turner
cash@lexrich5.org
803-476-8034
Coordinator of Support Staff
803-476-8150
snoller@lexrich5.org
snoller@lexrich5.org
Contact for: Support Employment
Cassy Young
Coordinator of Support Staff
803-476-8264
chyoung@lexrich5.org
chyoung@lexrich5.org
Contact for: Support Employment
Secretary III to Dr. Reggie Wicker
803-476-8198
cgsmith@lexrich5.org
803-476-8198
cgsmith@lexrich5.org
Contact for: Name/Address Changes, Certificate Updates and New Hiring Onboarding
Dr. Reggie Wicker
Director of Human Resources
rwicker2@lexrich5.org
803-476-8197
Melanie Cohen
Coordinator of Professional Staff
mhcohen@lexrich5.org
803-476-8199
Contact for: Certified Employment
Kimberly Shelton-Hamilton
Coordinator of Professional Staff
kshelton-hamilton@lexrich5.org
803-476-8261
Contact for: Certified Staff
Jovonne McDaniel
Support Employment Specialist
803 476-8168
jmcdaniel@lexrich5.org
Contact for: Support Employment
Laketta Wilson
Secretary I
803-476-8137
lwilson@lexrich5.org
803-476-8137
lwilson@lexrich5.org
Contact for: Verifications of Employment and Experience and Loan Forgiveness Forms
Claire Thompson
District After School Programs Manager
803-476-4427
cthompson@lexrich5.org
Substitute Employment
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties has partnered with Education Solutions Services (ESS) Southeast, LLC to manage our substitute program. A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS is now responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of all (daily and long-term) substitutes teachers, custodians, food service workers, and instructional assistants.
Prospective substitutes seeking employment are asked to visit www.ess.jobs and enter "Lexington Richland District 5" in the location bar to submit an application and review position responsibilities and qualifications.
ESS Contacts:
Courtney Robinson, Regional Manager, 843-317-2186, corobinson@ess.com
District Liaisons: Carolyn Ash - cash@lexrich5.org
Verification of Employment
Please contact:
Laketta Wilson
803-476-8137
lwilson@lexrich5.org
803-476-8137
lwilson@lexrich5.org