Why Oconee?

The School District of Oconee County is located in upstate South Carolina. Dubbed the golden corner the district is located in scenic Oconee County surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, beautiful lakes, and a vibrant quality of life. Nearby metropolitan areas include Greenville and a two hour drive to Altanta, GA and Charlotte, NC. Upstate South Carolina is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the district is proud to be an integral part of the community.

The School District of Oconee county serves 10,500 students in the Seneca, Walhalla, and Westminster areas distributed over 16 traditional schools, one career center, one alternative school, and an Adult Education facility.

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Welcome from Our Superintendent

Welcome to the SDOC job application system. I have had the privilege of working in Oconee County since 2005. I have raised my family in this community and in our schools. I can testify that Oconee County is a great place to live, work and play. Not only is Oconee County blessed with beautiful natural resources of mountains, farms, rivers and lakes, but it is also blessed with wonderful people and ample opportunities to make lifelong memories! Working in the School District of Oconee County will allow you to impact our youngest citizens and help our county to remain active and vibrant. I'd encourage you to watch our "Why Oconee" video linked on this page; it gives a great glimpse of our county!

Thanks for your interest in the School District of Oconee County. You've come to the right place!

—Dr. Michael Thorsland, Superintendent of the School District of Oconee County