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Applications are accepted year-round for teaching positions. Complete an online teacher application to be considered for vacancies that become available.

We are urgently hiring in the critical needs areas of English, Math, Science and Students With Exceptionalities (Special Education excluding gifted).

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Teach St. Tammany Alternative Certification

Alternative certification is a pathway for individuals with a college degree, in a field other than education, to receive the certification required to teach. The Teach Louisiana website provides an overview of:

Alternative Certification programs
Program providers
Federal student aid options
Praxis information.

Once an individual enrolls in an alternative certification program, he/she may be eligible for employment with our School System. Once we receive a letter from the university/program provider in which he/she has enrolled; granted they are offered a position within our System, we will then apply for a practitioner’s license(PL) on his/her behalf. The (PL) will outline the conditions for employment. This is a basic overview. For more specific information regarding a specific program offered at a particular university, please contact that university directly.

Teach St. Tammany Alternative Certification Program

Teach St. Tammany is a path for college graduates in fields other than education to become a teacher in our school system in critical shortage areas. On-the-job training, certification, professional development, and ongoing support are provided while teaching full time and receiving a teacher salary. There is no out-of-pocket cost for the program with a three-year commitment to teach in STPPS.

Click here to learn More about Teach St. Tammany.

Coaching

The St. Tammany Parish Public School System hires coaches for a variety of sports. These include:

Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling

Coaches are needed at the freshman, junior varsity and varsity levels and receive a percentage of their salaries, depending on the sport as well as the grade level.

High School Athletics

Sport	Head Coach	Assistant Coach
*Athletic Directors*	*15%*	*N/A*
HS Football	12%	8%
HS Boys and Girls Basketball	10%	8%
HS Boys and Girls Track	9%	7%
HS Baseball	9%	7%
HS Softball	9%	7%
HS Volleyball	9%	7%
HS Boys and Girls Soccer	7%	5%
HS Wrestling	7%	5%
Freshman Football	N/A	7%
Freshman Basketball	N/A	7%
HS Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Cross Country, Power Lifting, Cheerleading, Dance	5%	N/A

Certified Trainers – 2%
Non-Certified Trainers – 1 ½%

The maximum one person may receive is:
Athletic Directors – 26%
Coaches and Trainers – 22%

Junior High School Athletics

Sport	Head Coach	Assistant Coach
*Athletic Directors*	5%	*N/A*
JHS Football	6%	4%
JHS Basketball	6%	4%
JHS Volleyball, Dance, Softball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Track, Baseball	3%	N/A

The maximum one person may receive is:
Athletic Directors –17%
Coaches and Trainers –15%

Principals are responsible for hiring coaches for their schools. Most times, the coaching position is connected with a teaching position.
Our School System has a certain number of physical education positions that are available each year. For applicants who are interested in coaching, it is highly recommended that they choose an area of certification other than physical education. We do not hire a large number of physical education teachers each year.
Teachers at the elementary and middle school levels are allowed to coach if their schedules permit.

Student Teaching

Student Teachers in the St. Tammany Parish Public School System have the chance to be a part of one of the leading educational systems on both the state and national levels where high expectations of both its teachers and students are clearly communicated. In addition, our School System takes pride in helping future teachers prepare for the challenging and rewarding experiences faced as a new educator. Student teaching in St. Tammany Parish also increases the opportunity of becoming employed in our System.

If you are interested in student teaching in St. Tammany, please contact Raphael Tillman, Ed.D. at Raphel.Tillman@stpsb.org or 985-898-6463.

Need Assistance?

For assistance with applying, call 985-898-3272 or email Sue.Hutchinson@stpsb.org.

If you are a TRSL retiree and are interested in applying, please contact Steve Alfonso at 985-898-3223 or Steve.Alfonso@stpsb.org.

If you are interested in the Teach St. Tammany Alternative Certification program, contact Dr. Raphael Tillman at 985-898-6456 or Raphael.Tillman@stpsb.org.

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Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) Program

The Temporary Authority To Teach Program allows college graduates a path to teaching in critical shortage areas under a temporary certificate. On-the-job training and support are provided. Opportunities are embedded for a path to certification.

Learn More about Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT) Program

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Interested in Being a Special Education (SWE ) Teacher?

Apply now and help us fill a critical need in STPPS while having the chance to earn extra salary incentives. Not ready to fill out an application or would like some assistance in becoming eligible to teach Special Education (SWE)? Complete the Special Education (SWE) Teacher Interest Form and someone will contact you.

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Teach St. Tammany Alternative Certification

Teach St. Tammany provides a path for college graduates to become a teacher in critical shortage areas. On-the-job training and certification are provided. There are no out-of-pocket costs with a three year commitment.

Learn More about Teach St. Tammany Alternative Certification

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Are You a Retired Teacher?

Some retirees are now able to return to the classroom in critical needs areas and receive full salary and retirement benefits.

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It Pays to Teach in STPPS: Salary Incentives and Stipends

New STPPS Teachers

2023-2024 New STPPS Teachers

Salary Incentives

Salary increases are offered to teachers new to STPPS. These are permanent increases in salary, not one-time bonuses.

First-year teachers, and teachers new to STPPS with prior experience, will start with a salary reflecting an additional two steps. This results in a $1,000 salary increase.
Certified Special Education (SWE) teachers new to STPPS will receive an additional two steps ($1,000). This results in a total of four steps when combined with the two step new teacher incentive. This results in a $2,000 salary increase.
New teachers who are not certified in Special Education (SWE) or a critical shortage area but agree to go on Out-of-Field Authorization (OFAT) will earn one additional step ($500). This results in a total of three steps when combined with the two step new teacher incentive. This results in a $1,500 salary increase.

Annual Stipends

New STPPS teachers will be eligible to receive stipends in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

$1,000 Annual Effectiveness Stipend
$500 Annual Stipend for Teaching Critical Shortage Area (Special Education/SWE Teachers and Certified teachers teaching on an OFAT are not eligible for the critical shortage demand stipend)
$500 Annual Stipend for Teaching at Eligible Schools
Annual Stipend from Employee Salary Reserve Fund if applicable

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Current STPPS Teachers

Current teachers are eligible for one-time salary incentives and annual stipends as follows.

Salary Incentives

Current STPPS teachers who earn new certification or transfer to teach in Special Education (SWE) will receive an additional two steps ($1,000)
Current STPPS teachers who are not certified in a Special Education (SWE) or critical shortage area but agree to go on Out-of-Field Authorization (OFAT) will earn one additional step ($500)
$1,000 Advanced Degree Salary Increase for each advanced degree earned while employed in STPPS

Annual Stipends

$1,000 Annual Effectiveness Stipend*
$500 Annual Stipend for Teaching Critical Shortage Area (Special Education/SWE Teachers and Certified teachers teaching on an OFAT are not eligible for the critical shortage demand stipend)*
$500 Annual Stipend for Teaching at Eligible Schools*
Annual Stipend from Employee Salary Reserve Fund if applicable*

*New STPPS teachers will be eligible to receive stipends in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

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Eligible Schools (UIR, UIN, and CIR Schools)

Earn Annual $500 Stipend for Teaching at Eligible Schools

Abney Elementary
Bayou Lacombe Middle
Bayou Woods Elementary
Bonne Ecole Elementary
Boyet Junior High
Brock Elementary
Carolyn Park Middle
Clearwood Junior High
Covington Elementary
Covington High
Creekside Junior High
Florida Avenue Elementary
Folsom Elementary
Fontainebleau Junior High
Honey Island Elementary
Lakeshore High
Lee Road Junior High
Little Oak Middle
Lyon Elementary
Madisonville Junior High
Mandeville Middle
Mayfield Elementary
Monteleone Junior High
Pine View Middle
Pitcher Junior High
Riverside Elementary
Salmen High
Slidell High
Slidell Junior High
St. Tammany Junior High
Woodlake Elementary

Please note: New hires will be eligible for these stipends beginning in the 24-25 fiscal year.

Critical Shortage Areas

Earn Annual $500 Stipend for Teaching Critical Shortage Areas*

*SWE Teachers and Certified teachers teaching on an OFAT are not eligible for the critical shortage demand stipend.

English/Language Arts 4-12
Mathematics 4-12
Science 4-8
Chemistry
Physics
Spanish
French
English as a Second Language
Industrial Arts/Welding/Auto Tech

Please note: New hires will be eligible for these stipends beginning in the 24-25 fiscal year.

Incentives for Teaching Special Education (SWE)

All new and transferring STPPS Special Education (SWE) teachers certified in below areas receive a $1,000 (2 step) increase:

SWE Resource
SWE Reduced Numbers Class
SWE Managing Alternative Education
SWE Moderate
SWE Severe/Profound
SWE Gifted
Adaptive Physical Education
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Educational Diagnostician
Occupational Therapists
PEI
Physical Therapists
School Psychologists
Social Workers
Speech Therapists
Talented Art, Music, Theater
Visually Impaired
Mental Health Providers

All new and transferring STPPS teachers who agree to go on an OFAT to teach in below areas receive a $500 (1 step) increase:

SWE Resource
SWE Reduced Numbers Class
SWE Managing Alternative Education
SWE Moderate
SWE Severe/Profound
SWE Gifted
PEI
Adaptive Physical Education
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Visually Impaired
Talented Art, Music, Theater

Eligible Schools and Critical Shortage Areas Annual Stipends

Eligible Schools (UIR, UIN, and CIR Schools)
Critical Shortage Areas

Eligible Schools (UIR, UIN, and CIR Schools)

Earn Annual $500 Stipend for Teaching at Eligible Schools

Abney Elementary
Bayou Lacombe Middle
Bayou Woods Elementary
Bonne Ecole Elementary
Boyet Junior High
Brock Elementary
Carolyn Park Middle
Clearwood Junior High
Covington Elementary
Covington High
Creekside Junior High
Florida Avenue Elementary
Folsom Elementary
Fontainebleau Junior High
Honey Island Elementary
Lakeshore High
Lee Road Junior High
Little Oak Middle
Lyon Elementary
Madisonville Junior High
Mandeville Middle
Mayfield Elementary
Monteleone Junior High
Pine View Middle
Pitcher Junior High
Riverside Elementary
Salmen High
Slidell High
Slidell Junior High
St. Tammany Junior High
Woodlake Elementary

Please note: New hires will be eligible for these stipends beginning in the 24-25 fiscal year.

Critical Shortage Areas

Earn Annual $500 Stipend for Teaching Critical Shortage Areas*

*SWE Teachers and Certified teachers teaching on an OFAT are not eligible for the critical shortage demand stipend.

English/Language Arts 4-12
Mathematics 4-12
Science 4-8
Chemistry
Physics
Spanish
French
English as a Second Language
Industrial Arts/Welding/Auto Tech

Please note: New hires will be eligible for these stipends beginning in the 24-25 fiscal year.

Incentives for Teaching Special Education (SWE)

All new and transferring STPPS Special Education (SWE) teachers certified in below areas receive a $1,000 (2 step) increase:

SWE Resource
SWE Reduced Numbers Class
SWE Managing Alternative Education
SWE Moderate
SWE Severe/Profound
SWE Gifted
Adaptive Physical Education
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Educational Diagnostician
Occupational Therapists
PEI
Physical Therapists
School Psychologists
Social Workers
Speech Therapists
Talented Art, Music, Theater
Visually Impaired
Mental Health Providers

All new and transferring STPPS teachers who agree to go on an OFAT to teach in below areas receive a $500 (1 step) increase:

SWE Resource
SWE Reduced Numbers Class
SWE Managing Alternative Education
SWE Moderate
SWE Severe/Profound
SWE Gifted
PEI
Adaptive Physical Education
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Visually Impaired
Talented Art, Music, Theater

Other Incentives

Up to $1,000 in tuition and fees per college course for teachers and paraprofessionals who are obtaining certification
Reimbursement for Praxis exams is available
Teach St. Tammany Alternative Certification Program for college graduates to earn certification at no cost

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Why Teach in STPPS?

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Safe, Caring Schools
Great Retirement and Health Benefits Package
State-of-the-Art Technology for Teachers and Students
Job-Embedded Professional Development
Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
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It Pays to Teach in STPPS: Salary Incentives and Stipends

New STPPS Teachers

2023-2024 New STPPS Teachers

Salary Incentives

Annual Stipends

Current STPPS Teachers

Current STPPS Teachers

Salary Incentives

Annual Stipends

Eligible Schools (UIR, UIN, and CIR Schools)

Critical Shortage Areas

Incentives for Teaching Special Education (SWE)

All new and transferring STPPS Special Education (SWE) teachers certified in below areas receive a $1,000 (2 step) increase:

Eligible Schools and Critical Shortage Areas Annual Stipends

Eligible Schools (UIR, UIN, and CIR Schools)

Critical Shortage Areas

Incentives for Teaching Special Education (SWE)

All new and transferring STPPS Special Education (SWE) teachers certified in below areas receive a $1,000 (2 step) increase:

Teacher Spotlights

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Why Teach in STPPS?