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 17 reviews)); "The time off and retirement system is the hook" ((in 11 reviews)); "Dedicated staff, meaningful work." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great school and all my coworkers" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great holidays." ((in 5 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 11 reviews)); "Low salary, little admin support." ((in 5 reviews)); "no work life balance" ((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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Jefferson Parish Public School System reviews

3.0

34% would recommend to a friend

(330 total reviews)

Dr. Cade Brumley

23% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Culture & values

2.3

Senior management

Jefferson Parish Public School System has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 330 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Jefferson Parish Public School System employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

330 reviews

5.0

Jan 29, 2026

Great leadership

Speech language pathologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The leadership is amazing and supportive!

Cons

The caseloads are high, but good work balance.

5.0

Feb 8, 2025

Salary

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great job as the first job

Cons

it was a long commute for me

5.0

Sep 11, 2024

Good school

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I like my school and the benefits I have. This is my 2nd year and it’s been a great job due to having supportive coworkers and admin.

Cons

The work load can be a lot at times, and sometimes things are thrown at teachers last minute

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