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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 are injured at work, the leave you are granted will depend on how the injury

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:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in JPS at their current school
• Hold a valid Louisiana teacher certificate in the requested subject-area vacancy (teachers and administrators only)
• Are currently NOT on any level of an Intensive Assistance Plan (IAP)

Support employees such as: Secretaries, General Clerks, Plant Managers, Custodians, Account Clerks, and Crossing Guards may

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.)

4-12: The maximum enrollment in a class or section in grades 4-12 shall be 33 students.

EXCEPT: The maximum class size for health and physical education in grades K-8 and in physical education I