Nicholls
$46K 40 MINUTES AWAY!
TEACH IN ASCENSION: Live at home close to family while working in a rewarding and supportive environment.
ABOUT ASCENSION PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Ascension Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in Louisiana, and the largest to consistently maintain an “A” rating in the Louisiana Department of Education’s accountability system. The district is the largest employer in the parish with approximately 3,100 employees, including 2,000 teachers. It enrolls 24,000 students in 31 schools and 3 programs.
WE INVEST IN YOUR SUCCESS:
- Ascension Parish starting pay is $47,283
- Performance pay ranges from $300 to $1,100
- A multi-tiered teacher support structure includes teacher coaches, mentor teachers, and master teachers
- Cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities enhance the teaching environment
DID YOU KNOW?
- Seven percent of our current teachers hold at least one degree from Nicholls State University. We surveyed them and this is what they said:
- 92% feel supported in their role
- 100% would recommend Ascension Public Schools to other teachers
ARE YOU A FUTURE TEACHER OF EXCELLENCE?
JOB FAIRS ON APRIL 12, 2022 AND APRIL 13, 2022
Ascension Public Schools is hosting job fair for early childhood through 5th grade teachers from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Sugar Mill Primary School and for 6th through 12th grade teachers from 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Bluff Middle School.
Visit www.ascensionschools.org/employees/employment-opportunities to start! Be sure to attach required documents (Praxis scores, certificate, acceptance letter into alternative certification program, and transcripts) when applying.
"We invite you to become a teammate! Come work in an organization where service, teamwork, leadership and learning are our Core Values. We are currently hiring for 30 schools and 3 academic programs for the 2021-2022 school year. In order to best facilitate the hiring process, we are leveraging technology for a Virtual Job Fair, This will allow principals to engage with potential candidates quickly and efficiently. Visit our website, apsb.org, to learn more about our exceptional district and apply early for these competitive openings! Ascension Public Schools is a great place to go to school and a great place to work! Excellence: Ascending Together!"
- David Alexander, Superintendent
WHAT OUR TEACHERS SAY:
"I believe Ascension Parish is the best school district in the state. I am always challenged to make myself a better educator/coach to push my students to be their very best." -Ronald St. Pierre, Bachelor's Degree from Nicholls
"Ascension pushes you to strive to be the best, to be at the top. It is a top notch district that provides the best education and the latest in technology to all students." -Jacqueline Page, Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Nicholls State University
"Each school has a support system put in place for its students and teachers that is unique to the needs of the students. [They] support instruction that will ensure students are getting the BEST possible instruction available no matter what school they attend." -Stephanie Dagsaan, Bachelor's Degree from Nicholls State University
"Ascension Parish communicates proficiently with all stakeholders and also has the strong support of the community and local businesses. Students are provided their own devices, which elevates the learning process and allows teachers to have an individualized approach to learning." -Rebecca Gouner, Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Nicholls State University
"Ascension is a good district to work in to grow as an educator and receive the support you need to succeed." -Trina Trosclair, Bachelor's Degree from Nicholls State University