Teacher Bill of Rights

Click here for an Application for Certified Positions (pdf)

Click here for Support Personnel Application for Employment (pdf)

Click here for 2010-11 Teacher Salary Schedule

Click here for a copy of the Transfer Request Form. (pdf)
Click here for Personnel Request Form for Principals (pdf)

Taylor & Sons Employee Benefits Website

Praxis Test Review

Employee/ Sub Corrections Form  - MS Word or PDF file

Reimbursement for Professional Development for Initial Certification and/or Highly Qualified in Content Area of Current Teaching Position

These funds are only for reimbursement for professional development for initial certification and/or highly qualified in content area of current teaching position. The reimbursement process includes the following documents. All documents must be sent together in a packet at one time or the packet will be sent back to the applicant. Deadlines should be adhered to. Please direct any inquiries to Title I Supervisor, Theresa Hamilton at theresa.hamilton@tangischools.org

• Reimbursement Letter to Principals and Teachers

• Reimbursement Procedures

• Reimbursement Process for Professional Development Important Information

• Deadlines for Teacher Reimbursements

• PRAXIS Exams Reimbursement Form

• Teacher Certification / Highly Qualified Tuition Reimbursement Form
   

Funds have been awarded to Tangipahoa Parish School System to recruit and retain teachers and administrators within the parish. A portion of the funding has be allocated to provide tuition assistance for those individuals seeking initial certification, advanced educational degrees, add-on certification, and highly qualified status. Also, individuals taking the praxis exam for certification or to become highly qualified may receive reimbursement for the test registration fee. Finally, individuals holding non-standard teaching certificates Temporary Authority to Teach (TAT), Out of Field Authority to Teach (OFAT), and Temporary Employment Permit (TEP) teachers may be reimbursed for praxis workshop registration fees in preparation for taking a required test for initial certification or becoming highly qualified. Acceptance of these funds requires the recipient to sign a Letter of Agreement (LOA) to commit to work in the Tangipahoa Parish School System for three (3) years. If the three year commitment is not fulfilled, then all funds received must be reimbursed to the school system.

Tangipahoa Parish School System reserves the right to waive or enforce the requirements of repayment and the three year commitment in the event of extenuating circumstances, medical or catastrophic reasons, termination of the employee, reduction in force, or any other circumstances at the recommendation of the Superintendent or his designee.

The required forms and information about reimbursement may be found on the Human Resources page of the school system’s website under “Hurricane Education Assistance Program H.E.A.P.”

Anyone having any question please contact Reginald H. Elzy in the Human Resources Department at 748-2507 or reginald.elzy@tangischools.org .
 

• HEAP advertisement

• HEAP Reimbursement Process

• HEAP Tuition Reimbursement Form

• HEAP Praxis Reimbursement Form

• HEAP Workshop Reimbursement Form

• HEAP Deadlines

ESL Certification
Do you have students who are English Language Learners?

Teachers who are interested in receiving ESL Certification may apply for teacher tuition reimbursement through Title I. Contact Deborah M. Forshag at 748-2470 if you should have any questions.

Teaching Job Vacancies
Twice a year, the Human Resources Department will post Job Vacancies in our schools. To apply for these vacancies, call the Tangipahoa Parish School System Human Resources Department at 985-748-2505 to receive an application or email regena.anzalone@tangischools.org

Currently advertised Job Applications

To:       Prospective Bus Attendants                   

To: Prospective School Bus Drivers

Re: School Bus Driver Training

The Tangipahoa Parish School Board will have a class for the (30) hour pre-service training to become certified as a Louisiana School Bus Operator. The training will be held at the Tangipahoa Parish School System's Adult Service Center, 1903 W. Church St., Hammond, LA 70401. Classes will be held September 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2010 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All sessions must be attended to complete the course. Participants are requested to use the parking lot across the street.

In addition to this class, drivers will be required to obtain a class A or B commercial drivers license with the "S" and "P" endorsements and be air brake certified. For additional information, call Steve Vales, Transportation Coordinator at (985) 748-2427.

****NOTICE****

The following vacancy and any additional vacancy which result from transfers associated with this advertisement will be filled with only those applicants who respond to this advertisement prior to the published deadline date.
Any current bus drivers desiring transfer to an anticipated vacancy that may occur as a result of this advertisement must apply prior to the deadline to be considered for a transfer.

Current Vacancies are: Bus Ownership District

27 H (Optional) Hammond
6 SC (Optional) Sumner
5 I (Optional) Independence

Applicant must indicate which specific route, or routes, for which they are making an application.

CRITERIA:

1. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B only)
2. Physical Examination includes drug and alcohol testing
3. Driving Record Check
4. Criminal Record Check
5. Age: 21 years minimum
6. 30 hours Preservice Classroom Training
7. 10 Hours Behind-the-Wheel Training

Some routes may be determined to be Leased Bus Routes only while others may be at the option of the applicant. The exact equipment specification for each route may be acquired by contacting the Transportation Department. Applicants must apply before the deadline even if a previous application is on file. Previous applications will not be considered.


DEADLINE: September 2, 2010

Please address application to Mr. Ron Genco, Director of Human Resources 59656 Puleston Road, Amite, Louisiana 70422.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.


MARK KOLWE
Superintendent