Mission

All Eastern Students will develop into tough, disciplined, kind individuals who upon graduation

will be prepared to start their “E”:

Enrolled

Have an acceptance letter into a 4 year college or university, a 2 year associate's degree, or complete career technical schooling.

Employed

Have a job offer in hand or have obtained the industry credentials or technical skills, or the trade skills to immediately earn a living.

Enlisted

Have signed their commitment to serve in the United States Marine Corp, Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard or Merchant Marines.

Vision

Eastern Local students will develop the skills and traits necessary to graduate and successfully move into their “E” and contribute to our community.

Hear what our staff have to say!

I love the interaction with staff and students, I love all the various things I am responsible for doing, and I get lots of satisfaction from doing my work.

Barbara Pore

High School Administrative Assistant

I love the kids, the parents and atmosphere. I love being an Eagle and really enjoy my job.

Tiffany Jenkins

Kindergarten teacher

I love the kids and the community, the small town values, and our amazing staff. I have felt very blessed to be a part of this school and community.

Robin Burrow

Elementary Principal

Competitive wages with local districts, multiple salary benefits and compensation for advanced education, Dental, Health, Life insurance, multiple options for deferred compensation.

At Eastern we are committed to finding our "E". For our students that means graduating with a plan for employment, enrollment in higher education, or enlistment into our military services.

For our staff that means:

Engaging our students from the moment they walk through the door all through extracurricular activities, and building meaningful relationships the entire time.

Encouraging our students to keep a growth mindset and to work hard for great things.

Empowering our students to be the leaders of not just the school, but the community to reach the goals and vision of our district.

Located in Southeast Ohio Along the Ohio river in Meigs County our district is a scenic rural community with old family farms and traditional values. There are multiple state parks and river access in the district and ample outdoor activities.

Eastern Local has 714 students Kindergarten through grade 12. We also have a thriving preschool program, multiple career technical options, many students who take College Credit plus classes both in house and off campus, and thriving extracurricular activities at all levels. Our families are very involved, and our district is making a concerted effort to increase community engagement.

Portrait of an Eastern Local Employee

Communication - Ensure that all staff members are knowledgeable and informed consistently regarding important district information so they can act on its vision and decisions. Ensure consistent positive communication with all community stakeholders. Promote positive events, and student and staff achievements in our school and our community.

Culture - Promote the positive programs and people within our school and community. Demonstrate the appreciation of the value and impact of all of our staff who have a major impact on our students' success. Promote staff, student, and community involvement in utilizing our resources and the community resources. Work to engage students in more activities outside of the classroom. Ensure discipline systems are in place and followed to promote consistent student discipline and safety.

Collaboration - Work systematically and collaborate with all stakeholders including staff, families, and community members to help our students reach their full potential academically and socially.

Academics - Develop positive relationships with students including knowing them and their stories, interact with them positively every day, and teach them what toughness, discipline, and kindness look like every day. Work to increase opportunities for all of our students. Ensure that all students who graduate from Eastern know their “E”. Develop plans for academic improvement through the District Leadership Team that inform decision making in professional development, staff planning, curriculum, and community engagement.

Employment Opportunities

The Eastern Local School District posts vacancies for positions on an as needed basis. Please check below for any available postings and current position details.


Job Title	Job Type	View
ELA 7-12 Teacher	Certified Position	Job Description
Substitute Nurse	Position	Job Description
Substitute Bus Drivers	Classified Position	Job Description
Substitute Cook	Classified Position	Job Description
Substitute Custodian	Classified Position	Job Description

2024-25 School Year
Quiz Bowl Team Advisor	Supplemental	Open
Model U.N.	Supplemental	Open
Science Olympiad	Supplemental	Open
Marching Band Director	Supplemental	Open
Color Guard	Supplemental	Open
Play Director	Supplemental	Open
HS Choir/Hand Bell	Supplemental	Open
National Honor Society	Supplemental	Open
Basketball - Head Boys	Supplemental	Open
Football - Head	Supplemental	Filled
Baseball - Head	Supplemental	Open
Wrestling - Head	Supplemental	Open
Football Assistant Varsity	Supplemental	Open
Football Assistant Varsity	Supplemental	Open
Football Assistant Varsity	Supplemental	Open
Basketball Assistant Boys	Supplemental	Open
Basketball Assistant Boys	Supplemental	Open
Basketball 8th Grade Boys	Supplemental	Open
Basketball 7th Grade Boys	Supplemental	Open
Football - Jr High	Supplemental	Open
Baseball - Assistant	Supplemental	Open
Baseball - Assistant	Supplemental	Open
Jr High Football Assistant	Supplemental	Open
Track - Head HS	Supplemental	Open
Cross Country - Head	Supplemental	Open
Fitness Center Coordinator - Summer	Supplemental	Open
Fitness Center Coordinator - Fall	Supplemental	Open
Fitness Center Coordinator - Winter	Supplemental	Open
Fitness Center Coordinator - Spring	Supplemental	Open
Track Coach - Assistant HS	Supplemental	Open
Track Coach - Assistant HS	Supplemental	Open
Track Coach - Jr High	Supplemental	Open
Basketball - Head Girls	Supplemental	Filled
Volleyball - Head	Supplemental	Filled
Softball - Head	Supplemental	Open
Basketball - Assistant Girls	Supplemental	Filled
Basketball - Assistant Girls	Supplemental	Filled
Basketball - 8th Grade Girls	Supplemental	Open
Basketball - 7th Grade Girls	Supplemental	Open
Softball - Assistant	Supplemental	Open
Softball - Assistant	Supplemental	Open
Volleyball - Assistant	Supplemental	Filled
Volleyball - Assistant	Supplemental	Open
Volleyball - 7th Grade	Supplemental	Open
Volleyball - 8th Grade	Supplemental	Filled
Archery	Supplemental	Filled
Cheerleader Advisor	Supplemental	Open
Cheer Advisor-Assistant HS	Supplemental	Open
Cheer Advisor-Jr High	Supplemental	Filled
Golf - Head	Supplemental	Filled
Golf Coach - Assistant	Supplemental	Open
Student Council-HS	Supplemental	Open
Student Council-K-8	Supplemental	Open
Class Advisor 12th Grade	Supplemental	Open
Class Advisor 11th Grade	Supplemental	Open
Class Advisor 10th Grade	Supplemental	Open
Class Advisor 9th Grade	Supplemental	Open
Yearbook K-12	Supplemental	Open
Curriculum Coordinator	Supplemental	Open
Athletic Director	Supplemental	Open