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All positions are located under the "Job Listings" section of our JPS Applicant Tracking page, which can be found . If you have more questions regarding specific positions with JPS feel free to contact JPS Human Resources at 601-960-8745.

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.

There are multiple pathways to teaching that an individual can take based on their educational background and area of teaching interest. The JPS 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 JPS Human Resources Office of Recruitment at 601-985-3159 to schedule your 1-on-1 appointment today!

ÐÓ°É 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. 

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 

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 JPS Human Resources Office of Recruitment at 601-985-3159.

While ÐÓ°É 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:

Please contact JPS Human Resources at 601-960-8745.