Looking for a great place to work and make a deep impact on the next generation in one of the friendliest cities in the United States? We’re hiring in Jackson Public Schools! JPS is looking for individuals to join our amazing community of educators who are passionate about equity and excellence for all! Ready to join us? Explore our employment opportunities at https://lnkd.in/gHRnwKgE. #TeamJPS #TeachJPS #teacherrecruitment
Jackson Public Schools
Education Administration Programs
Transforming lives through excellent education.
About us
Jackson Public Schools is the second-largest school district in Mississippi, serving nearly 19,000 students, representing more than 80 percent of school-aged children in the state's capital and only urban municipality. Jackson, Mississippi has about 170,000 residents in an area of 104 square miles. There are 7 high schools, 10 middle schools, 31 elementary schools, and 4 special program schools comprising the district's 52 school sites. These schools are divided into 7 feeder patterns based on the high school receiving the area's students.
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http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us
External link for Jackson Public Schools
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- Education Administration Programs
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Educational
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Jackson, US
Employees at Jackson Public Schools
Updates
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Congratulations again to our teachers chosen to influence educators nationwide to advance student success and opportunities. Meet them all here. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3XswQMV
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At Tuesday's board meeting, JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick Greene honored Nadia Wright, one of only five high school students nationwide to be named a National Student Poet. Wright was recently recognized by the National Student Poets Program (NSPP), a prestigious collaboration between the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. #SoutheastPoet #WeAreJPS 🎉 Congratulations, again, Nadia! ▶️ https://bit.ly/3Y8kcUQ
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The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the addition of 45 new members to its Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council. Among this esteemed group of school professionals are seven educators from Jackson Public Schools. They are: Alexandria Drake, JPS-Tougaloo Early College High School Jason Eifling, Bailey APAC Middle School Stacey Jules-Dunn, Shirley Elementary School Rhonda Murphy-Johnson, Jackson Middle College Margaret Price, Oak Forest Elementary School Barquita Stanton, Spann Elementary School Cassaundra Watkins, McWillie Elementary School https://bit.ly/4eD8aIA
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“I'm thrilled to share this recognition from the American Public Health Association (APHA) with long-standing and trusted partners in promoting positive health outcomes for our scholars and their families,” JPS Supt. Dr. Errick L. Greene praises our local partners as we receive APHA's 2024 Presidential Citation. 🏆 This honor affirms our dedication to organizational effectiveness through fruitful partnerships that offer social and health resources while we continue to provide engaging learning experiences. 📘🍎#Excellence #OrganizationalEffectiveness Read More: https://bit.ly/4dMRAWt
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Four years ago, he was a scholar at Murrah HS, but today, Jeffrey Caliedo is a teacher. This incredible story by @ClarionLedger explains why the recent Yale graduate returned to JPS. 😎 https://bit.ly/4dX2UPo | #StrongFinish #WeAreJPS
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Everything changes when we come together. We are humbled by our partnership with Jackson State University and the Mississippi Department of Education for a new pilot program that gives our high school math lovers an opportunity to earn a B.S. in Mathematics Education... while in high school. 🤯 Let that sink in. It's called Jackson Middle College and you can read all about it here ▶️ https://bit.ly/3WWzJFt #InnovativeTeachingandLearning #AddressingTeacherShortage #WeAreJPS
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We are continuing to share highlights from our new Strategic Plan, "The Power of People and Possibilities." We invite you to get engaged, join our efforts, and hold us accountable. | Full Strategic Plan: https://bit.ly/4caM8LE 📹
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As we continue sharing highlights from our new Strategic Plan, "The Power of People and Possibilities," we invite you to get engaged, join our efforts, and hold us accountable. | Full Strategic Plan: https://bit.ly/4caM8LE 📹JPSITV: https://bit.ly/3Z05ksz