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Working as a teacher in Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The district provides a supportive and collaborative environment where educators are encouraged to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact on students’ lives. I have appreciated the opportunities for professional development through workshops, training sessions, and collaborative planning with colleagues, which have strengthened my instructional skills and classroom strategies.

DCPS serves a wonderfully diverse student population, offering teachers the chance to engage with a wide range of perspectives and learning styles. The district also emphasizes innovation, integrating technology and modern teaching practices to keep students engaged and excited about learning. Administrators are generally approachable and committed to supporting both teachers and students, and there is a strong sense of community among staff members.

Overall, teaching in Duval County is both fulfilling and inspiring. Seeing students grow academically and personally each year makes the hard work worthwhile, and I feel proud to be part of a district that truly values education and student success.

I was hired for position that I was not interested in initially but was the one offered to me. I did not know or have any experience with a good chunk of the job and had very limited, less than a week's worth of training. You are referred a lot to call upon someone else for help or to review a manual during times that are busy. This was probably the most disorganized and dysfunctional place I have ever worked at. The demands of the job are never-ending and they expect you to manage like 5 jobs with minimal support, training, guidance, or direction. I rarely saw any praise or felt any appreciation for staff despite having to work in such a chaotic environment. The parents are pretty rude at the school I was at and you can expect to be yelled at and cursed at often. Very demeaning, degrading, and depressing which resulted in too much stress and not a healthy work environment. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
I love all the new people I met. I also love the children I came across & I always wanted to work for DCPS. The hours &  day time work was great also.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing really because again,I always wanted to work for DCPS. So basically it was my dream job

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was great,everyone was so helpful & friendly.  It was like a big family & everybody looked out for one another.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It's was great,I looked forward to coming to work everyday. Getting the children to school on time.Getting to know the children & make them feel comfortable around you. I always talked to all my children & always made sure they knew that they could always talk to me if needed.

It was a great work experience. I learned a lot. I worked with awesome people , it was like a family environment. Your co-workers are willing to give you any assistance that you need to get the job done. It's really important to get your degree so that you can advance with the company. The work hours are great there is balance for your family, you have a lot of time to take off for doctor's appointments ,personal emergencies and if you just need a break. Overall I really enjoyed working at DCPS and I would have continued to work there if I had my degree.

It's a large school district with a huge urban core. You can't compare the district to surrounding counties because the socioeconomic make up of the student population is completely different. They pay better than surrounding counties and have great benefits. Some schools are great, some need some work. The hardest part about working in education at the moment is schools are severely underfunded and short staffed. 

Career fulfilling, financially rewarding  and growth promoting school  system. Commendable professional development and training opportunities. Student accomplishment was the most rewarding part of the job. Students learned in a very nurturing, data driven, culturally diverse and supportive environment. Students learned not only for school but for life

I feel fulfilled as an elementary school teacher in DCPS. I feel supported by the administration at my school, and my values align with most of what DCPS stands for. I know this is hard to find in public schools across the US. I know first hand that not every school is a great match, but I will say that I am very pleased working at Marie Reed Elementary school. My work supports my growth aa a teacher while also celebrating my successes and what I bring to the table. My coworkers are kind and professional, and I feel like the school as a whole actually supports teacher self-care!  

What is the best part of working at the company?
Supporting the youth with everyday challenges 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Personally when I feel like I’m not getting enough of participation from the youth 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Depending on the staff,  when we are all on the same page

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Depending on the youth. If they have great weekends or great days the previous day, most day are excellent

I am a mother,but I learned a wonderful experience with all them different personalities and mainly I learned about special needs children and adults I took care of some of them was respectful and some was disrespectful, but I learned through on handling them in respectful ways for example I will get permission to talk to the parent and if the parent didn’t act right I would let the school no the situation and things was resolved so working for dps was a wonderful experience 

I was with DCPS for about 4 years. After dealing with a lot of closed door talking between coworkers and no chance to advance the work slowly becomes draining. The constant over flowing of toilets and other problems children may cause in a school is a common occurrence. Depending on the school you may have a hour or half hour lunch break. the students are the million reasons to smile. Some may come to you just to talk but they will always leave you with a smile on your face.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Mathematics teacher 3 salaries reported	$93,651 per year
Special education teacher 1 salary reported	$93,000 per year
Social studies teacher 1 salary reported	$93,651 per year
Physical education teacher 1 salary reported	$23.00 per hour
Assistant principal 1 salary reported	$135,000 per year

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