Does Jefferson Parish Public School System pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Jefferson Parish Public School System employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Jefferson Parish Public School System. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Jefferson Parish Public School System?

34% of Jefferson Parish Public School System employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Jefferson Parish Public School System 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Jefferson Parish Public School System?

Teacher (137) , Special Education Teacher (18) , English Teacher (12) , Educator (4) , Elementary Teacher (4) , Master Teacher (4) , Speech Language Pathologist (4) , ESL Teacher (3) , Lead Teacher (3) , Librarian (3) , Paraprofessional (3) , School Counselor (3) , Social Worker (3) , 5th Grade Teacher (2) , Assistant Principal (2)

What are the pros of working at Jefferson Parish Public School System according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and retirement available." ((in 15 reviews)); "The time off and retirement system is the hook" ((in 10 reviews)); "Dedicated staff, meaningful work." ((in 7 reviews)); "JP is job security due to the extensive amount of job openings." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great school and all my coworkers" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Jefferson Parish Public School System according to real employee reviews?

"With low stress comes low pay" ((in 18 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 10 reviews)); "no work life balance" ((in 4 reviews)); "Low salary, very low raises, child behavior issues, high turnover rate, other parishes will pay you more, leadership changes often" ((in 4 reviews)); "Poor Management" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Jefferson Parish Public School System locations?

Metairie , Harvey , New Orleans , Kenner , Jefferson , Marrero , Gretna , Avondale , Harahan , Kemp , Houston , Hammond , Tangipahoa , Belle Chasse , Luling , Westwego , Northampton , Jefferson , Center Point , Denham Springs , Bridge City , River Ridge , Terrytown , Old Jefferson , South Kenner

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Great kids, dysfunctional toxic district - Teacher Jefferson Parish Public School System Employee Review

2.0

Nov 17, 2025

Teacher

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Students! Only reason I stuck around was the students.

Cons

No resources, no training, LOW PAY, no accountability, no materials, mentoring sparse if at all, toxic work environments w abusive teachers and staff, work nonstop for useless lesson plans; some schools had better culture & teams & leadership, woefully absent at others.

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5.0

Jan 29, 2026

Speech language pathologist

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Pros

The leadership is amazing and supportive!

Cons

The caseloads are high, but good work balance.

2.0

Jul 23, 2026

Librarian

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Pros

Dedicated staff, meaningful work. Better flexibility than being a teacher

Cons

Pulled into subbing regularly, tough for behavior management

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Jobs at Jefferson Parish Public School System

K-8 (Target School) -Kindergarten Teacher

Avondale, LA

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Middle School Teacher (Target Content + Target School) - ESL Teacher

Secondary Teacher - English Teacher

K-8 Teacher (Target Content + Target School) - SPED Generic Teacher

Secondary Teacher (Target Content) - SPED Teacher

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