FAQs
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What teaching positions are open in Jackson Public School District?
All positions are located under the "Job Listings" section of our 觅圈资源站 Applicant Tracking page, which can be found . If you have more questions regarding specific positions with 觅圈资源站 feel free to contact 觅圈资源站 Human Resources at 601-960-8745.
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I've submitted an application for a teaching position. What are the next steps?
Once an application has been submitted into our platform, principals and hiring managers will have an opportunity to review applications, resumes, transcripts, contact references, and schedule interviews. From there, candidates will be invited to particpate in the hiring and onboarding process if recommended for hire by a prinicipal/hiring manager.
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I am not a certified teacher, but I am interested in becoming one. What are the steps to becoming a teacher?
There are multiple pathways to teaching that an individual can take based on their educational background and area of teaching interest. The 觅圈资源站 HR Office of Recruitment schedules 1-on-1 appointments to help individuals navigate the licensure guidelines on thier journey to making teaching their career choice.
Vist our Pathway to Teaching page by clicking here, or you can contact the 觅圈资源站 Human Resources Office of Recruitment at 601-985-3159 to schedule your 1-on-1 appointment today!
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What certification(s) or credentials do I need to teach in the Jackson Public School District?
Jackson Public Schools follows the Mississippi Department of Education Guidelines for Educator Licensure. For more information about licensure credentials, you can view our Pathways to Teaching page or visit the Mississippi Department of Education, page.
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I have an out of state license. How do I go about getting a Mississippi Teaching Certificate?
The Mississippi Department of Education will grant a standard five-year license to any individual who possesses a valid standard license from another state within a period of twenty-one (21) days from the date of a completed application.
Requirements include:
- A valid standard out-of-state license (Upload PDF copy of valid standard out-of-state license via Educator Licensure Management System (ELMS) account or submit photocopy of original valid standard out-of-state educator license via postal mail)
- An official Sealed copy of all college/university level academic transcripts
To learn more about reciprocity for out of state licenses, visit our Pathway to Licensure Page or visit
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I applied for a student teaching placement. When will I know my school placement?
Once student teachers have cleared background checks and have been properly onboarded, placements will be coordinated by our Manager of Teacher Support and Retention, Janet Wallace. For any additional questions regarding student teaching placements, please contact the 觅圈资源站 Human Resources Office of Recruitment at 601-985-3159.
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I have college debt. Does 觅圈资源站 provide any services or programs for loan forgiveness?
While Jackson Public Schools does not currently have any in district programs or services regarding loan forgiveness, we do like to provide information about state and federal services available to educators. Click the links below to learn more:
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I have additional questions. Who do I contact?
Please contact 觅圈资源站 Human Resources at 601-960-8745.
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觅圈资源站D Human Resources Department
Physical Address:
624 South. President Street
Jackson, MS 39201Telephone: (601) 960-8745
Recruitment: (601) 985-3159Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2338
Jackson, MS 39225We’re here to help!
Saundra Lyons
Executive Director, Human ResourcesStepfanie Nelson
Director, Human ResourcesDr. Tommy Nalls, Jr.
Director, RecruitmentJanet Wallace
Manager of Teacher Support and RetentionCassandra Bonds
Employment Verifications and PERS