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Employment Opportunities
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.
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One Time Bonus for NEW Teachers to Tangi!
The School Board gave final approval for the district to offer a one time $15,000 recruitment stipend for NEW teachers to Tangipahoa Parish School System for the 2023-2024 academic year.
New Teachers to the Tangipahoa Parish who receive the recruitment bonus will be placed at specific schools based on their certification with the goal of creating a more diverse workplace at every school. This stipend will be paid over two years, which would provide an additional $625 per month for 24 months ($7,500 more annually) on top of the teacher salary schedule. Teachers transferring from other districts to Tangipahoa will have their numbers of years teaching credited to them on the salary schedule.
New teachers in TANGI with no teaching experience start at $47,300 plus the $15,000 recruitment stipend. New teachers coming into TANGI with five years experience with a bachelors' degree start at $49,636 plus the $15,000 recruitment stipend. Teachers transferring into TANGI with 10 years experience with a bachelor's degree start at $52,016 plus the $15,000 recruitment stipend.
If you are interested and want to know more click the banner below and submit our form. A representative from Human Resources will contact you.
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Become a Substitute
If you have any questions, please contact:
Clarissa Quinn
District Site Manager - ESS
985-748-2543
cquinn@ess.com
You can also call 800-641-0140 for more information or you can apply online by visiting www.ESS.jobs
What is the best fit for me?
Tangipahoa Parish School System offers a wide variety of opportunities for a successful career. We are ready to place you into a position which plays to your strengths and helps to you grow professionally.
A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS is responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of all substitute positions:
- Teachers
- Clerical (School Secretary / Financial Secretary)
- Paraprofessionals (Regular Education / Special Education / Child Specific)
- Custodians
- Maintenance
- Food Service Workers
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher
An ESS substitute teacher assists with classroom instruction in the absence of a regular teacher. This person follows and teaches lesson plans, aids students in understanding subject matter, and ensures that regular classroom routines are followed.
Responsibilities
- Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent
- Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives
- Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
- Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administration
- Perform other duties as directed by school administration
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- State/FBI Criminal History Clearance
Substitute Paraprofessional
Substitute Para
A leader in K-12 staffing, ESS is responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of all substitute positions:
- Teachers
- Clerical (School Secretary / Financial Secretary)
- Paraprofessionals (Regular Education / Special Education / Child Specific)
- Custodians
- Maintenance
- Food Service Workers
Substitute Food Service Worker
Substitute Food Service Worker
An ESS substitute food service worker plays an integral role in preparing and delivering meals to students in a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties assigned by the head cook/school administration in the selection, preparation, and serving of food
- Maintain a clean and safe food service environment; perform sanitation duties to ensure that all equipment is thoroughly cleaned according to state regulations
- Store, utilize, and dispose of food and supplies following federal, state, local, and district regulations
- Assist with the accurate keeping of records and ordering of supplies
For a complete job description of a substitute food service worker, click here.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- State/FBI Criminal History Clearance
Permanent placement as a full time school food service employee is possible once a substitute Food Service Technician completes a minimum of 30 placements/assignments.
Substitute Custodian
Substitute Custodian
An ESS substitute custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of school facilities, ensuring every school day runs smoothly and students can focus on learning. In addition to regular building maintenance functions, the school custodian provides direct support to classroom teachers in set up and maintenance of furniture and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance duties before, during, and after school hours
- Clean all areas of school buildings according to district standards, including floors, windows, furniture, and restrooms
- Deliver supplies and materials to appropriate areas of the building
- Complete grounds keeping duties
For a complete job description of a substitute custodian, click here.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- State/FBI Criminal History Clearance
Hiring Events & Opportunities
As an ESS employee, you'll be supporting local schools and students in safe, health-conscious environments. ESS also offers its employees comprehensive support and unique perks including training and benefits.
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 at: 985-748-2423 or email bus@tangischools.org.
Bus Drivers
Come drive for us!
Become a TPSS bus driver! We provide your bus, gas money, training, and CDL license at no cost to you. You get excellent benefits and competitive hourly pay for 5 hours guaranteed each school day, but only work around 2-3 hours daily.
Visit the Transportation Website for training dates and the sign up form.
Bus Driver Attendant
Help Keep our Buses on Track
Getting our students to school and home again safely is a top priority. You can assist with the well-being of our students by serving as a School Bus Attendant.
Visit the Transportation Website for our interest form.
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.
In the long run, it pays off to finish your career with the Tangipahoa Parish School District. We offer higher salaries for employees with 15 or more years of experience.
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.
As of April 1, 2022 applications for the following positions will only be accepted through the TPSS Unified Talent website:
- Administrative (Central Office and School Level)
- Teacher (Certified and Non-Certified)
- Instructional Support
- Secretary / Clerical (Central Office and School Level)
- Paraprofessional (Regular Education / Special Education / Child Specific)
- Maintenance
- Custodian
Paper Applications and/or email scanned attachment(s) will not be accepted or processed for consideration. Even if a previous paper application is on file with TPSS Human Resources, please submit a new one through Unified Talent. Previous paper or email applications will not be considered.
This page provides information and the Unified Talent Applicant Portal link so you can begin your first steps in joining our exceptional and innovative educational community. All advertised positions are available to view through the following:
- TPSS Website – Employment Opportunities Unified Talent website
- TPSS Social Media Pages (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter)
- Diversity in Ed
Contact
Gavin Vitter, Director of Human Resources
gavin.vitter@tangischools.org
Phone: 985-748-2503
59656 Puleston Road, Amite, LA 70422
985-748-2503 Voice
985-748-2504 Fax
We appreciate your interest in making a difference in the lives of our students.
Every employee contributes to the success of our school system through the time, effort, and dedication given while working in their specific job area.
Alternative Certification Program
Teach Tangi
Alternative Certification Program
Teach Tangi is an alternate certification pathway for individuals with a non-education Bachelor's Degree who have the desire to teach in the Tangipahoa Parish Public School System.
Teach Tangi is offered to qualified individuals who have a desire to teach in Tangipahoa Parish. The summer contact hours are presented by Tangipahoa Parish directors, supervisors, coordinators and administrators. These individuals have the knowledge and experience to prepare the next generation of Tangi teachers. All of the summer instructors have been trained in the Tier I curriculum, evaluation instruments and assessments. Each of the instructors spend many hours in Tangi classrooms supporting teachers and administrators.
Apply to Teach Tangi
Applications will be available in February 2023. If you have any additional questions, please complete the interest form below.
Qualifications Required to Apply
The following Qualifications are required to apply for the program:
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Individuals who possess a non-education bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 as verified by an official transcript
- Passing score(s) on Praxis content knowledge test(s) that align with your area of certification
Program Costs
PROGRAM COSTS
- Tuition for this program is $4,500. However, there is no out of pocket expense as long as the teacher candidate teaches in Tangipahoa Parish for three years
- Teacher candidates who only complete one year will be charged $3,000 for the program
- Teacher candidates who only complete two years will be charge $2,000 for the program
- Praxis exam fees vary and are the responsibility of the teacher candidate
- $50 application fee for a Practitioner License due at the end of the summer courses
ACT Praxis Tuition Reimbursement Form 22-23
Offered Certifications
Offered Certifications
Elementary Grades PreK-3
Elementary Grades 1-5
- Elementary 1-5
- Mild/Moderate & Elementary 1-5
Middle School Grades 4-8
- Middle School English
- Middle School Mathematics
- Middle School Science
- Middle School Social Studies
- Mild/Moderate & Mathematics 4-8
- Mild/Moderate & English 4-8
- Mild/Moderate & Science 4-8
High School Grades 6-12
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Mild/Moderate & Biology 6-12
- Mild/Moderate & English 6-12
- Mild/Moderate & Mathematics 6-12
- General Science 6-12
Program Phases
PROGRAM PHASES
Phase 1 – Application
Phase 2 – Direct Contact Hours
Phase 3 – Internship
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The summer training sessions cover a variety of topics including but not limited to the following:
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Classroom Management
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Foundations of Special Education
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IEP Mandates
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Teaching and Learning Methods
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Foundational Reading and Literacy
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Diverse Learners
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Standards-Based Lesson Planning
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Child and Adolescent Psychology
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135 – 180 training hours
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17(regular education) or 23 (special education) 8 hour days
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A calendar of trainings will be provided upon acceptance to the program
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Teacher candidates must attend EVERY day of training
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The teacher candidate will teach the school year immediately following the successful completion of all summer training sessions. It is the teacher candidate’s responsibility to secure a teaching position in a Tangipahoa Parish school
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The internship must be completed in the certification area for which the candidate has passed the Praxis content knowledge exam
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The teacher candidate will be assigned a mentor who will mentor the candidate 5 hours per week
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Formal evaluations will be completed by the school based administration and the district based coordinator
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Four Saturday seminars will take place during the internship year
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The teacher candidate must pass the Praxis PLT and Praxis Teaching Reading (elementary teachers) during the internship year
An alternate certification program for individuals with a college degree that have a desire to teach in the Tangipahoa Parish Public School System.
CONTACT
Sharon Spring
Coordinator of Non-Certified
985-748-2545
sharon.spring@tangischools.org
Insurance Information
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
TPSS CONTACTS:
Erin Verberne
985-748-2409
erin.verberne@tangischools.org
Rosa Dupuy
985-748-2416
rosa.dupuy@tangischools.org
Department Directory
Contacts
Gavin Vitter
Director of Human Resources
gavin.vitter@tangischools.org
985-748-2503
Evelyn Showers, Human Resources Coordinator
evelyn.showers@tangischools.org
Payroll Services
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
Insurance Services
Kim Notariano
Risk Manager
kim.notariano@tangischools.org
985-748-2434
Erin Verberne
Insurance and Employee Benefits
erin.verberne@tangischools.org
985-748-2409
Personnel Services
Julie Wagner
Certification Specialist
julie.wagner@tangischools.org
985-748-2459
Roleshia Bickham
Office Assistant
roleshia.bickham@tangischools.org
985-748-2505
Alexis Hamilton
Office Assistant
alexis.hamilton@tangischools.org
985-748-2412
Corie Niehaus
Retirement Specialist
Corie.niehaus@tangischools.org
985-748-2414