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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330 reviews

1.0

Dec 31, 2023

Receiving a Pay Check Helps Pay Bills

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Under current administration - there are no pros to working for JPS6666

Cons

Poor Management No Leadership Micro-Management Mean and Vindicative People Running The School System Staff not perceived as assets Little concern for staff or children

1.0

Dec 20, 2023

gets worse each year

Lead teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it is employment so that is great

Cons

not enough pay- they would rather hire more teachers, who quit the first year instead of investing in trained teachers

2.0

Apr 23, 2025

Situational

Cafeteria worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hours for parents. Summers off if you choose

Cons

Daily issues, each school has its own culture and most of them are toxic

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School Monitor- 3 Hour

Kenner, LA

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Custodial Helper - 4 Hours

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