Human Resources

  • The Human Resources Department provides a broad array of services for all JP Schools employees. From hiring to retirement and everything in between, there is someone in HR to assist. We serve both classified and certified employees. Recruitment, classified and certified hiring, new teacher induction, employment verification, certification updates, highly qualified designation, evaluation, tuition reimbursement, insurance, retirement, and workers’ compensation services are all located in the district’s administration building at 501 Manhattan Blvd.

    To help assist in getting your human resource questions or concerns to the right individual, please see the following helpful numbers:

    The Human Resources Department also has a dedicated email (humanresources@jpschools.org)

    PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

    Personnel Services:  The personnel services team is responsible for new hire onboarding.  Specifically, the team is responsible for all aspects of the onboarding process, including paperwork, previous experience verification, and compensation.

    In addition to new hire onboarding, the personnel services team is also responsible for employee transfers, salary changes, previous experience verification, and current income verification to third parties.

    Insurance:  The JP Schools insurance department coordinates all of our employees’ comprehensive health and group life insurance needs.

    Retirement:  The retirement department coordinates all of our employees’ retirement concerns with the state retirement systems.

    Disability Insurance: NYL Short and Long Term Disability.
    For claims only – Phone: 1-800-557-7975 |Website:     www.nyl.com
    This coverage can only be obtained during Open Enrollment. Additional information about the New York Life Short and Long Term Disability policies is located on the JP Schools Payroll website,     https://www.jpschools.org/Page/277

    RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

    The role of the recruitment and selection team is to ensure the highest caliber and the most diverse pool of applicants, both internal and external, for each position, and to ensure the continuous development and retention of the entire staff of employees.

    SUPPORT PERFORMANCE

    The support performance team is responsible for the design and implementation of all district performance evaluations for central office support staff and all non-instructional employees.

Contact

  • Jefferson Parish Schools Administration Building
    501 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 1200
    Harvey, LA 70058
    504-349-7866

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Chief Human Resources Officer

  • Donna Joseph Donna W. Joseph is a lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish, a product of Jefferson Parish Schools, and proud graduate of John Ehret High School. Joseph has been a servant of public education for 23 years. Her career started in the entertainment and television industry, which led her to becoming a local business owner. In the early 90’s she decided to follow her dream of becoming a teacher. During her tenure as an educator, Ms. Joseph has served in various capacities: teacher, department chairperson, Title I team leader, bully prevention program director, testing coordinator, assistant principal, recruiter, HR administrator, HR director, and management trustee on the Jefferson Federation of Teachers Health and Welfare Fund Board. Joseph holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in economics and a master’s degree in educational leadership.

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