Who We Are As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 20 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 3.5 million students with a pool of 55,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 29 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 500 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 750+ partner districts experience valuable education every day. We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development. Our partner school districts receive customized solutions, hands-on management, technology, and program analytics and reporting. Leadership With 35+ years of business expertise, Buddy Helton, the President and CEO of ESS, has a proven history of driving growth and enhancing customer satisfaction in every organization he’s led. Buddy and the other members of the ESS executive team sustain a “pioneering” attitude as ESS services grow throughout the country. As the company’s geographic footprint continues to spread, our leadership pledges to deliver personalized solutions to every district we serve, as well as ample opportunities for those looking to join our team of education professionals.