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GRASP Academy teacher Claire Weaver knows firsthand how important it is for students to feel understood.

As a neurodivergent educator, Weaver brings that perspective into her third-grade classroom every day, creating an environment where students feel safe, accepted and encouraged to learn in ways that work best for them. Through movement, connection and patience, she helps students build confidence while developing a strong sense of belonging.

Weaver says the supportive culture at GRASP Academy is what drew her to Jacksonville. In fact, she moved to the city specifically for the opportunity to work at the school.

"I actually moved to Jacksonville so that I could work at this school. I can't imagine doing anything else," Weaver said.

Her story highlights the impact educators can have when they are empowered to meet students where they are and help them grow academically, socially and emotionally.

At Duval County Public Schools, educators like Weaver are helping students discover their strengths while building classroom communities where every child feels valued.

Interested in making a difference for students across Duval County? Duval County Public Schools is hiring teachers and support staff for the upcoming school year.

Summer walk-in hiring hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Learn more about career opportunities at https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers.
4 days ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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Christina Williams once sat in the same classrooms where she now teaches.

A graduate of Fletcher High School, Williams returned to her alma mater more than 30 years ago and has spent her career helping students discover the power of science through hands-on learning, collaboration and real-world experiences.

“When I went to school, I always said I wanted to come back here,” Williams said.

Today, her students participate in college-level laboratory experiences, working together to solve problems and apply scientific concepts in ways that prepare them for life beyond high school.

Williams said teaching has always been her calling.

“First day of first grade, I fell in love with my teacher,” Williams said. “Went home and said, ‘I'm going to be a teacher.’ I've never waffled on anything else. I have always enjoyed teaching.”

Over the years, Williams has watched former students pursue careers in medicine, research and other scientific fields. One former student now conducts research in Antarctica and continues to send updates about her work.

“I have a student who is doing research in Antarctica, and she'll send updates periodically for what she's doing,” Williams said. “Several are in the medical field either doing research or working as doctors. That's neat to see.”

Williams said Duval County Public Schools has always felt like home.

“It’s fun. They work with you. It’s a good environment,” Williams said.

Duval County Public Schools is currently hiring teachers and support staff across the district.

Summer walk-in interviews are available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Duval County Public Schools District Office, 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville.

Interested applicants can learn more and apply online at:

https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
6 days ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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For speech-language pathologist Lauren Krivensky, communication is about much more than words.

At Duval County Public Schools Greenland Pines Elementary School, Krivensky works with students to build communication skills, confidence and meaningful connections with others.

“Communication is all about connection,” Krivensky said.

Krivensky has served at Greenland Pines Elementary School for five years and has spent 11 years working as a speech-language pathologist in schools. She specializes in supporting students with autism and works closely with teachers to provide communication strategies, visual supports and individualized instruction tailored to each student's needs.

She says the most rewarding part of her job is watching students grow over time.

“I've had some from preschool that are now in third grade,” Krivensky said. “Just seeing how they have really flourished with their communication skills and their social interactions with peers, it's just so beautiful to see.”

Krivensky credits Greenland Pines Elementary School's supportive culture and commitment to inclusion as reasons she enjoys coming to work each day.

“Our principal is so supportive. Our staff is so supportive,” Krivensky said. “I really do feel like it's a family here.”

Duval County Public Schools is currently hiring teachers, speech-language pathologists, paraprofessionals, and support staff throughout the district.

Interested applicants can apply online at:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers

Walk-in interviews are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Duval County Public Schools District Office, 1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32207.
11 days ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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For first-year Englewood Elementary School teacher Kimberly Cromer, education is a family tradition.

Cromer is a third-generation Duval County educator, following in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother, who both taught in Duval County Public Schools. A Duval graduate herself, Cromer said returning to teach in the district where she grew up was always the goal.

"I would never move for all the money in the world. I just love Duval," Cromer said.

Now teaching second grade at Englewood Elementary School, Cromer focuses on building relationships, instilling confidence and helping students see what's possible for their future.

Her story reflects the impact educators can have across generations and the difference teachers make every day in Duval County classrooms.

Those interested in joining Team Duval can attend walk-in interviews Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Duval County Public Schools District Office, 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville.

For more information about career opportunities with Duval County Public Schools, visit:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
13 days ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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Kennerly Cotton believes teaching is about much more than math.

As a sixth grade math teacher at Duval County Public Schools Westside Middle School, Cotton works to create a classroom environment where students feel confident, supported and excited to learn.

“This is my absolute favorite place to be,” Cotton said. “I love it here with the kids. It’s never, ever, ever a dull moment.”

A Jacksonville native and Duval County Public Schools graduate, Cotton now serves the same community that helped shape her.

“I love Duval. I love it. I love, love it,” Cotton said. “The community is really awesome, and you get to give back in the same way.”

Inside her classroom, students participate in team activities, classroom competitions and collaborative learning opportunities designed to build both academic skills and confidence.

“If I’m hype about teaching, they’ll be hype about learning,” Cotton said.

Cotton says one of the most rewarding parts of teaching is helping students recognize their own potential and celebrating their growth along the way.

Every morning, she greets students at the classroom door, helping create a welcoming environment where students feel seen and valued before instruction even begins.

For Cotton, education is not simply about solving math problems. It is about helping students believe in themselves and understand what is possible.

Duval County Public Schools is currently hiring teachers and support staff throughout the district.

Interested applicants can apply online at:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers

Walk-in hiring hours are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville.
17 days ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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Kathleen "Katie" Sengstack's path to the classroom began in the front office.

After starting her career as an office assistant at Duval County Public Schools Kernan Boulevard Middle School, Sengstack returned to college, earned her teaching degree, and found her calling in education.

Today, she leads the school's Communication Social Skills program, working with students with autism to develop communication, social, and independent living skills.

"Kernan feels like home. It feels like I was put here for a purpose," Sengstack said.

Her journey reflects the opportunities for growth available within Duval County Public Schools and the impact educators can have on students every day.

Duval County Public Schools is hiring. The district office accepts walk in applicants Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Learn more about careers with DCPS at:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
18 days ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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Sandra Fountain has spent more than four decades helping students discover their potential inside the classroom.

Fountain, a fifth grade ELA teacher at Duval County Public Schools Fishweir Elementary, is now in her 42nd year in education and continues to approach teaching with the same passion that first inspired her years ago.

“If you stop learning, then it’s time to stop teaching,” Fountain said.

Before teaching at Fishweir Elementary, Fountain spent 15 years teaching in the prison system and wrote the first curriculum for youthful offenders in the state of Mississippi.

But long before her career in education began, Fountain’s own lessons started in a much different setting.

“My mother would give me a pencil or a stick, and she would call out words for me, and I would write,” Fountain said.

Fountain grew up in Mississippi, where her grandparents were sharecroppers. She said her first classroom was not inside a school building, but in the dirt fields where her mother taught her how to write letters and words.

“My mother taught me that education was the key,” Fountain said.

Now, decades later, Fountain says those same lessons continue to guide the way she teaches students every day at Fishweir Elementary.

“Everybody is different. Nobody’s the same. I will not push them inside of a cubby hole and say, ‘You fit here and you fit there,’” Fountain said.

Fountain says teaching has never simply been about helping students pass assignments or tests. Instead, she focuses on helping students build confidence and prepare for life beyond the classroom.

Former students still return years later to visit her, something Fountain says reminds her why she continues teaching after more than 40 years.

“Once you come into my room, you are mine. You are my child. We are a family,” Fountain said.

Duval County Public Schools is currently hiring teachers and support staff throughout the district.

Interested applicants can apply online at:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers

Walk-in hiring hours are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville.

20 days ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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Jessica Mauch, a second grade teacher at Normandy Village Elementary School, says every day in the classroom brings something new.

“Every day is an adventure,” Mauch said.

Mauch, who was named Normandy Village Elementary’s Teacher of the Year, is a Duval County Public Schools graduate and attended Frank H. Peterson Academies. She is now in her sixth year teaching at Normandy Village Elementary.

Mauch said one of the most rewarding parts of teaching is watching students grow and seeing those moments when a lesson finally clicks.

“When you get those light bulb moments with students, that’s why I do it,” Mauch said.

For Mauch, the inspiration to become a teacher started when she was a student at Crystal Springs Elementary School.

“My third grade math teacher at Crystal Springs Elementary is the reason I wanted to become a teacher,” Mauch said.

Now, Mauch is helping create those same meaningful moments for the next generation of students at Normandy Village Elementary School.

Those moments are part of the “Why Duval” experience happening in classrooms across Duval County Public Schools every day.

Duval County Public Schools is currently hiring educators and support staff.

Interested applicants can apply online at:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers

Walk-in hiring hours are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville.
20 days ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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After serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy, Kenya McKenzie was looking for a new way to continue serving others. He found that opportunity at Duval County Public Schools.

What started as volunteering at his daughter’s school eventually turned into a second career in education. McKenzie began working as a school monitor, later became a paraprofessional, and is now a second grade teacher at Venetia Elementary. Along the way, he said Team Duval helped make the transition into education a smooth and rewarding experience.

“I think I’m who I’m supposed to be for this next part of my career,” McKenzie said.

McKenzie said his military background prepared him for the classroom in ways he never expected. From leadership and structure to understanding students from different backgrounds and cultures, he now uses those experiences to connect with students every day.

He also hopes his story encourages other veterans who may be considering a career in education.

“Especially for any males that are looking because males are really needed in the teaching profession,” McKenzie said. “It’s actually very beneficial.”

At Duval County Public Schools, veterans are continuing their mission of service by making a difference in the lives of students across Jacksonville.

Ready to get started? Duval County Public Schools is hiring at the district office. Walk in Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Learn more: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
25 days ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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Thomas Jefferson Elementary kindergarten teacher Lastocia Jones has spent more than 26 years helping students build confidence from the very beginning.

Inside her classroom, learning often feels like play. Students use colorful learning tools, sound out letters and words, and practice reading skills through hands-on activities designed to make learning less intimidating and more engaging.

For Jones, kindergarten is about more than teaching students how to read. It is about helping them believe they can.

“I don’t want them to be afraid and say, ‘I can’t read,’” Jones said.

Jones said that belief is the foundation for everything students will carry with them as they continue through school.

“It all starts here,” Jones said. “This is their foundation.”

The story highlights how educators at Duval County Public Schools create meaningful connections with students while helping them develop the confidence they need to succeed.

Jones said she is proud to continue teaching at Team Duval.

“I love Duval and I wouldn’t want to go and teach in any other county,” Jones said.

Duval County Public Schools is currently hiring. Interested applicants can attend walk-in interviews Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville or apply online at https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers.
26 days ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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First-year teacher Kaitlyn MacLean is already making an impact at Duval County Public Schools Southside Middle School.

The University of North Florida graduate teaches sixth and seventh grade English Language Arts and has quickly become known for bringing creativity, energy and passion into the classroom. School leaders say MacLean has embraced the journey of becoming an educator by studying her craft, seeking feedback and building strong relationships with students.

MacLean was named Rookie Teacher of the Month for May in recognition of her dedication and commitment to student success.

Duval County Public Schools is hiring educators and support staff across the district. Walk-in interviews are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville.

Learn more and apply online at https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
about 1 month ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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At Atlantic Coast High School, exceptional student education teacher Cassandra Ridge is helping students build confidence, overcome challenges and discover new ways to learn every day.

Ridge teaches science and math while creating a classroom environment focused on connection, patience and high expectations for every student. Through interactive lessons and individualized learning strategies, students are encouraged to grow academically and personally.

“I was a kid who needed a really good teacher, and I think that shows in the way that I approach here,” Ridge said.

Her work is helping students reach milestones many never thought possible, including visiting college campuses and building confidence for the future.

At Duval County Public Schools, educators like Cassandra Ridge are making a lasting impact on students every day.
about 1 month ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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Kimberly Hayes found a new purpose in education, and now students at GRASP Academy benefit from it every day.

After transitioning from another career field, Hayes joined GRASP Academy as a paraprofessional and quickly became someone staff and students rely on throughout the school.

Principal Annessia Powell said Hayes immediately embraced the challenges of the role and continuously stepped up to support students and teachers.

“She came in from another career, but realized she had so much more to give to her community,” Powell said. “There is nothing we’ve asked her to do that she has not just taken on with gusto.”

At GRASP Academy, Hayes works closely with students with dyslexia, helping them strengthen reading fluency, phonics and word decoding skills. Staff said her work allows teachers to provide additional comprehension instruction while ensuring students receive individualized support.

“She allows us to have an extension of our classroom no matter what’s happening,” Powell said.

Powell described Hayes as “a beam of light” who consistently brings positivity, encouragement and dedication into the classroom.

For Hayes, the role is about more than academics. It is about helping students gain confidence and providing support where it is needed most.

GRASP Academy leaders also hope paraprofessionals like Hayes continue growing professionally within Duval County Public Schools. Powell said several current teachers at the school began their careers as paraprofessionals.

“To be a para, you have to be dedicated to this work,” Powell said.

Duval County Public Schools is hiring paraprofessionals, teachers and support staff who want to make a difference in students’ lives.

Walk-in interviews are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the district office located at 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville.

To learn more or apply, visit https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers.
about 1 month ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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At Highlands Middle School, Audrea Jones is helping students see civics as more than a subject.

In her classroom, students debate real-world issues, study Supreme Court cases and connect government lessons to the rights and responsibilities they see in their own lives.

For Jones, the work is personal. A graduate of Duval County Public Schools, she returned to the district to give students the same mentorship and encouragement she received growing up.

“I care about my community. I care about my students,” Jones said. “I grew up in Duval County Public Schools, and I just want to be that mentor to other students that I had when I was coming up.”

Now in her sixth year teaching civics, Jones said one of the most rewarding moments is hearing from former students who are beginning to participate in the democratic process.

“They’d be like, ‘Guess what Ms. Jones, I voted,’” Jones said.

Through classroom debates, mock trials and discussions tied to current events, Jones keeps students engaged while helping them understand how government connects to everyday life.

“I love teaching civics because it is so relatable,” Jones said. “The kids can actually relate it to what’s going on in the community or in the world.”

For Jones, teaching is also about helping students build confidence long before they leave middle school.

“These are the people that are going to take care of us when we get older,” Jones said.

Duval County Public Schools is hiring educators who want to make a difference in students’ lives. Walk-in interviews are available from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at the district office, 1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

To learn more or apply, visit https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers.
about 1 month ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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At Westside High School, students are getting an early look at what a future in health care could look like.

Inside Christopher McNealy’s nursing academy classroom, hospital beds, mannequins and monitors are part of the lesson. Students practice CPR, learn how to take vital signs and build the basic skills needed to enter the health care field.

“To have our children being able to do it here in high school is a blessing,” McNealy said.

McNealy, a trauma nurse, Army veteran, wrestling coach and teacher, leads Westside’s nursing academy program. Through the program, students can work toward certification, complete clinicals and even interview for jobs while still in high school.

“They go from high school directly to the workforce,” McNealy said. “Taking vital signs, knowing basic fundamentals of health care, is really essential.”

For McNealy, the work is personal. He said teaching gives him the opportunity to bring his real-world experience into the classroom and help students see what is possible for their future.

“This is my dream job,” McNealy said. “I can transition my knowledge to the children. This is the best thing.”

Duval County Public Schools continues to offer career-focused programs that help students build skills, earn credentials and explore pathways after graduation.

For those looking for meaningful work, Team Duval offers the chance to use your experience to serve students and help shape the next generation.

Walk-in interviews are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville. Candidates can meet with hiring staff, learn about available positions and take the first step toward employment with Duval County Public Schools.

Learn more about careers with Duval County Public Schools at https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers.
about 1 month ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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At Brookview Elementary, Caitlin Baiata’s classroom is filled with paint, imagination and students learning to express themselves through art.

Students recently transformed simple bridge tracings into “Starry Night” inspired artwork while learning about creativity, color and famous artists. But for Baiata, the most important part of art class is helping students discover confidence in themselves.

“I feel like every single day I wake up and I get to do what I love,” Baiata said. “You see their excitement. You see they’re just so creative. They just needed an outlet. This is where I belong.”

Baiata teaches all levels of art at Brookview Elementary and says watching students come out of their shells is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching.

“She really took the extra time to guide me onto a path that probably I belonged on my whole life,” Baiata said while reflecting on the art teacher who inspired her growing up.

A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Baiata brings a passion for creativity, student connection and art history into every lesson, creating a classroom where students feel encouraged to be themselves.

Duval County Public Schools is currently hiring educators and support staff across the district.

Walk in interviews are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville.

To apply, visit:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
about 1 month ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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Inside Aida Oliver’s first grade classroom at Alimacani Elementary, imagination comes alive every day.

Popsicle sticks become inventions. Plastic cups become building tools. Rulers become part of hands on learning centers where students are encouraged to create, explore, and think outside the box.

A proud graduate of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and Duval County Public Schools, Oliver has returned to the same district that helped shape her own journey. Now, she is inspiring the next generation through creativity, encouragement, and a classroom environment built around curiosity and confidence.

Oliver says she wants school to feel like more than just a place students come to learn.

“School is not just somewhere where we come and learn, but it is our home.”

That feeling is visible throughout her classroom, where colorful student projects, collaborative activities, and engaging lessons help students feel comfortable taking chances and expressing themselves.

Through hands on learning and creativity, Oliver is helping her students build confidence that will carry far beyond first grade.

Duval County Public Schools is hiring passionate educators ready to make a difference in the lives of students.

Walk in interviews are held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville.

Apply online at:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
about 1 month ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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At Dinsmore Elementary, Rebecca Snyder’s classroom is built on connection long before the lessons even begin.

Students move throughout the room working together, solving problems, and learning in ways designed around how they learn best. Snyder believes relationships are the foundation for everything that happens inside her classroom.

“Once you’re able to get on their level in a way, you are then able to unlock what they’re learning,” Snyder said.

After 11 years in education, Snyder says the most rewarding moments are watching students suddenly gain confidence in themselves and realize they are capable of more than they thought.

“Those moments that you can see on them where they really just open up and they’re able to get it and grasp it and they’re like, ‘Oh, this is easy.’ Those are the moments that you love,” Snyder said.

That atmosphere of trust and support is part of what keeps Snyder passionate about teaching at Duval County Public Schools.

“The reason why Duval is different than other counties is because here at Duval, it’s like we’re a family. It feels like home,” Snyder said.

Duval County Public Schools is currently hiring educators and support staff across the district.

Walk in interviews are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1701 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville.

To apply, visit:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
about 1 month ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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Future Team Duval members gathered Tuesday at The Corner at Debs Store for a Duval County Public Schools hiring event focused on connecting job seekers with opportunities across the district.

The event featured information on full time positions including paraprofessionals, office support staff, nurses, and other school support roles. Attendees had the opportunity to speak directly with representatives about careers that help support students and schools throughout Jacksonville.

The hiring event was hosted in partnership with the GoodCareers Center and brought together community members interested in making a difference through education and student support services.

Duval County Public Schools continues to hire for a variety of positions across the district.

Walk in interviews are available:
• Monday through Friday
• 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Interview location:
• 1701 Prudential Drive
• Jacksonville, FL 32207

To learn more about available positions or apply online, visit:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
about 1 month ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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At Biscayne Elementary Leadership Academy, first grade teacher Ola Reiad is helping students build confidence one lesson at a time.

Her classroom is filled with movement, music, hands-on activities and real-world learning designed to help students connect with what they are being taught.

Originally from Egypt, Reiad came to the United States in 2001. After raising her children and spending seven years as a substitute teacher, she found her calling in education.

“I’m not teaching them just to take the test and pass and that’s it,” Reiad said. “I want them to use it in their life, like real life.”

Reiad said every child learns differently, which is why she works to create lessons that meet students where they are. Her approach helps students stay engaged while also building the confidence they need to speak up, try again and believe in themselves.

“It is very important they feel like we are taking care about them here,” Reiad said.

For Reiad, some of the most meaningful moments come when she sees students grow academically and personally throughout the year.

“I love to see my kids growth,” Reiad said. “Like, they changed.”

At Duval County Public Schools, educators like Reiad are helping students develop skills that go beyond the classroom and support their success for years to come.

Duval County Public Schools is currently hiring.

Walk in interview hours:
• Monday through Friday
• 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Interview location:
• 1701 Prudential Drive
• Jacksonville, FL 32207

Apply online:
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/careers
about 1 month ago, Duval County Public Schools HR
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