Human Resources
Employment Opportunities

Human Resources Department
59656 Puleston Road, Amite, LA 70422
985-748-2503 Voice
985-748-2504 Fax
EMPLOYMENT | INSURANCE | PAYROLL | PERSONNEL | TEACH TANGI
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Join the Transportation Team

Become a Bus driver or Bus attendant
Tangischools is on the road to succes! Become a part of the dedicated team who is committed to driving our students into a bright future by becoming a TPSS Bus Driver or Bus Attendant.
Visit our Transportation Website for Bus Driver requirements, benefits, training dates, and interest form.
For questions, contact the transportation department:
985-748-2423
email bus@tangischools.org.
JOIN OUR TEAM OF SUBSTITUTES

BECOME A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Becoming a substitute teacher is not just a job—it's an opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives and contribute positively to your community.
If you enjoy working with young people, have a passion for education, and value flexibility in your work schedule, becoming a substitute teacher could be a fulfilling and rewarding choice. It's a chance to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in the field of education.
TPSS is now accepting applications for substitute teachers through Frontline Education. Use the link below to apply online using the Substitute Teacher form on the site.

BECOME A SUBSTITUTE PARAPROFESSIONAL, CLERICAL, CUSTODIAN, MAINTENANCE, FOOD SERVICE
Tangipahoa Parish School System offers a wide variety of opportunities for a successful career. A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS is responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of the following substitute positions:
- Clerical (School Secretary / Financial Secretary)
- Paraprofessionals (Regular Education / Special Education / Child Specific)
- Custodians
- Maintenance
- Food Service Workers
If you have any questions, please contact:
Brittany Hobbs
Implementation Specialist
870-790-0843
Come Home to Tangischools
What are the benefits of working in our school system?
Our community is full of amazing educators! Those who choose to both live and work in our parish have the opportunity to push for change, positively lift up our children, and see the first-hand impacts that quality education can have on our schools.
When you work and live in Tangipahoa, your desire to see your community improve becomes a passion.
Did you know?
When you transfer to Tangipahoa Parish School District, your years of certified teaching experience in other districts transfers with you? You will not lose years taught if you make the move. Come home to Tangischools and finish out your career with us.
Committed to Excellence
How does Tangischools compare to neighboring districts?
TPSS is committed to continuing our efforts to offer competitive salaries to all our employees with our 1/2 penny sales tax that is dedicated strictly to employee salaries.
Our Shop Local campaign encourages the public to spend their money in Tangipahoa Parish so we can continue to improve the salaries and benefits for our employees.
The teacher salary comparison for Tangipahoa Parish School System and Livingston Parish School System shows that we are committed to offering competitive salaries with our 1/2 penny sales tax that is dedicated only to competitive salaries for our employees.
We encourage you to continue to shop and eat locally right here in Tangipahoa. Every purchase you make will help give back to our teachers.
Come join our team. Your years of teaching experience will transfer over to us.
The Tangipahoa Parish School System, in partnership with the community, is committed to provide strong instructional leadership, a safe and orderly environment, high expectations, and a system to measure achievement that enables each student to achieve at his/her maximum intellectual capacity and to become an independently contributing, responsible member of society. We are dedicated to recruiting and employing a quality teaching staff to attain excellence in student performance. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced teacher, consider a future of opportunity in TPSS.
Insurance

Insurance Information
59656 Puleston Road, Amite, LA 70422
EMPLOYMENT | INSURANCE | PAYROLL | PERSONNEL | TEACH TANGI
Insurance Contact
Angela Lewis
angela.lewis@tangischools.org
985-748-2414
Insurance
Employee Benefits
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE
Please complete the enrollment form (GB-01) if you are interested in obtaining Health/Life Benefits from any of the plans that are offered through the Office of Group Benefits.
If you are a new employee, you will have 30 days from your hire date to enroll. Please complete your personal information, indicate the plan you have chosen and include any dependent information for family members. Mistakes and scratch-outs on the enrollment form will not be accepted by Office of Group Benefits. Birth dates and social security numbers for dependents are mandatory. Birth certificates are required for dependent children to be covered and marriage certificates are required for a spouse to be covered.
Annual enrollment is in the month of October and has an effective date of January 1.
Children may be enrolled through the age of 25. Newborns must be enrolled within 30 days of birth. Hospital birth verification is mandatory during this time. The original social security card must be provided within 6 months. Failure to do so will result in termination of coverage on newborn.
Health/Life Insurance premiums are automatically tax sheltered.
If you are nearing retirement, it is important that you are aware of the enrollment years that are required. The enclosed information will help you determine the percentage of the premium you will pay at retirement.
Office of Group Benefits Customer Service
1-800-272-8451
Website www.groupbenefits.org
TPSS Insurance Information
Payroll

Payroll Department
Please use the "Resolve A Payroll Problem Form" above to submit your questions or concerns regarding your payroll check.
59656 Puleston Road, Amite, LA 70422
EMPLOYMENT | INSURANCE | PAYROLL | PERSONNEL | TEACH TANGI
Payroll Contacts
Rosa Dupuy
Payroll Coordinator
rosa.dupuy@tangischools.org
985-748-2416
Sheila Luther
Payroll Specialist
sheila.luther@tangischools.org
985-748-2456
Vanatra Wright
Payroll Accountant Clerk
vanatra.wright@tangischools.org
985-748-2412
PAYROLL CALENDAR AND SALARY SCHEDULE
PAYROLL FORMS AND DOCUMENTS
- 2025 W-4 Form - Employee's Withholding Certificate
- Address/Payroll Deduction Change Form
- Address/Payroll Deduction Change Form
- Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form
- Employee/Sub Corrections Form
- ING Change Form - 457 and 403(b)
- LA Employee Withholding Exemption Certificate (L-4)
- TPSS Certified Teacher Compensation Plan
Personnel

Personnel Department
59656 Puleston Road, Amite, LA 70422
EMPLOYMENT | INSURANCE | PAYROLL | PERSONNEL | TEACH TANGI
Office Personnel (OA) and Specialized Roles
Substitutes: Erin Verberne
Phone: 985-284-2524 / Ext. 52524
Extended Medical Leave (Teacher, Admin, etc.): Cekenna Joubert
Phone: 985-284-2048 / Ext. 52048
Extended Medical Leave (Para, custodians, etc.): Cekenna Joubert
Phone: 985-284-2048 / Ext. 52048
OA Personnel (Zone 1 - Tosha Dobbs):
Phone: 985-748-2505 / Ext. 52505
Assigned Schools/Offices: Advanced College and Career Magnet, Amite Elementary, Chesbrough, Florida Parishes Detention Center, Greenville Park, Hammond Eastside Upper – Yokum, Hammond High School, Hammond Westside Lower, Hammond Westside-Upper, Loranger Elementary, Loranger High School, Methodist Home, Ponchatoula High, Roseland Montessori, School Branch Offices, SLU Lab, Spring Creek Elementary, TASP.
OA Personnel (Zone 2 - Roleshia Bickham):
Phone: 985-284-2049 / Ext. 52049
Assigned Schools: Amite High School, Amite Westside Middle, Champ Cooper, D. C. Reeves, Hammond Eastside Lower, Independence High School, Independence Leadership Academy, Kentwood High School, Loranger Middle, Lucille Nesom, Midway Elementary, Natalbany Middle, OW Dillon, Perrin Early Learning Center, Ponchatoula Jr. High, Sumner High School, Sumner Middle, Tucker Elementary, Vinyard Elementary, Woodland Park.
Retirement
Department Directory
Human Resources Department Directory
Office Personnel (OA) and Specialized Roles
Substitutes: Erica Vitrano
Phone: 985-284-2524 / Ext. 52524
Extended Medical Leave (Teacher, Admin, etc.): Cekenna Joubert
Phone: 985-284-2048 / Ext. 52048
Extended Medical Leave (Para, custodians, etc.): Cekenna Joubert
Phone: 985-284-2048 / Ext. 52048
OA Personnel (Zone 1 - Tosha Dobbs):
Phone: 985-748-2505 / Ext. 52505
Assigned Schools/Offices: Advanced College and Career Magnet, Amite Elementary, Chesbrough, Florida Parishes Detention Center, Greenville Park, Hammond Eastside Upper – Yokum, Hammond High School, Hammond Westside Lower, Hammond Westside-Upper, Loranger Elementary, Loranger High School, Methodist Home, Ponchatoula High, Roseland Montessori, School Branch Offices, SLU Lab, Spring Creek Elementary, TASP.
OA Personnel (Zone 2 - Roleshia Bickham):
Phone: 985-284-2049 / Ext. 52049
Assigned Schools: Amite High School, Amite Westside Middle, Champ Cooper, D. C. Reeves, Hammond Eastside Lower, Independence High School, Independence Leadership Academy, Kentwood High School, Loranger Middle, Lucille Nesom, Midway Elementary, Natalbany Middle, OW Dillon, Perrin Early Learning Center, Ponchatoula Jr. High, Sumner High School, Sumner Middle, Tucker Elementary, Vinyard Elementary, Woodland Park.
Benefits and Specialized Roles
Insurance/Retirement Specialist: Angela Lewis
Phone: 985-748-2414 / Ext. 52414
Responsibilities: Insurance, Employee Benefits, Retirement, Overflow support.
Retirement/Insurance Specialist: Alexis Hamilton
Phone: 985-748-2409 / Ext. 52409
Responsibilities: Retirement, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Overflow support.
Department Leadership
Director of Human Resources: Bobby Matthews
Phone: 985-748-2503 / Ext. 52503
Responsibilities: Policies and Procedures, Grievances, Performance Evaluations, Data Reviews, and Vector Training.
Human Resources Coordinator: Jason Lenz
Phone: 985-284-2557 / Ext. 52557
Responsibilities: Frontline Specialist, Substitute Training, OA Support, Performance Evaluations.
Human Resources Coordinator: Evelyn Showers
Phone: 985-284-2028 / Ext. 52028
Responsibilities: Recruiting, Interviews, Inquiries, AO Support, Performance Evaluations.
Substitute Paraprofressional, Clerical, Custodian, Maintenance, Food Service

If you have any questions, please contact:
Brittany Hobbs
Implementation Specialist
870-790-0843
BHobbs@ess.com