Leave Policies
There are many different types of leaves offered through the Jefferson Parish School Board. For questions about your own leave options, you can contact one of the district's Leaves Technicians:
There are many different types of leaves offered through the Jefferson Parish School Board. For questions about your own leave options, you can contact one of the district's Leaves Technicians:
If you would like to apply for a voluntary transfer, the application window is March 1 - May 31st.
Certificated teachers, deans, assistant principals, counselors, and para-professionals may be eligible for a transfer if:
The maximum amount of students allowed in a classroom at one time is determined by state policy according to grade level. Under Bulletin 741 - Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators:
K-3: The maximum enrollment in a class or section in grades K-3 shall be 26 students. (Note: The system-wide, student classroom teacher ratio in grades K-3 shall be a maximum of 20 students to one classroom teacher.)
JFT is looking for PSRPs (paras and support staff) who would like to learn more about technology. We have been funded through AFT's Innovation Grant to host paid tech trainings this summer for PSRPs. Trainings start the week of June 21 and space is limited, so RSVP as soon as possible!
If you have any COVID-19 related safety concerns at your worksite, please let us know using this reporting form. We will use the information provided to address these issues with the District, but we will not share any identifying information withour your permission. Please be as specific as possible.
These are Guidance from CDC concerning COVID and school settings.
Louisiana Federation of Teachers has compiled the following resources to help inform members of their rights as schools begin to reopen in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic:
AFT Frequently Asked Questions Q & A
U.S. Dept. of Labor Employee Rights
U.S. Dept. of Labor FFCRA Excerpt