Human Resources

The St. James Parish School Board is actively seeking qualified substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and food service workers.

• To apply for a substitute teacher or paraprofessional position, please complete the form at the link found here. Printed copies are available at the school board office.
• To apply for a substitute food service worker position, please complete the form at the link found here. Printed copies are available at the school board office.

School Computer Technician positions are contracted through Methods Inc. To apply for a School Computer Technician position, please email your resume to bentley@methods.com 
Click here to view the School Computer Technician Job Description.

Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors positions are contracted through First Student.
To apply for a Bus Driver or Monitor position visit www.workatfirst.com.
Contact the First Student Office at 225-869-6630 for more information.

Custodian positions are contracted through ABM. To apply for a custodian positions visit https://www.abm.com/careers.

What is the substitute pay rate?
Substitute pay rates can be found in the Salary Schedule

What are the qualification requirements for paraprofessionals?
Passed the ParaPro Praxis or have a minimum of an Associates Degree or 48 college credit hours with certain course requirements.

2025-2026 Salary Schedule
(to review which pay step you are currently on, please visit the employee portal here)

All employees, full-time and substitute employees receive a paycheck once a month via direct deposit. 
          Full-time employee payroll - 25th of each month
          Substitute payroll - 12th of each month 
 2025-2026 Payroll Calendar

To change your direct deposit account information, complete an Authorization Agreement for Automatic Deposits form and return it to the school board office or email to hr@sjpsb.org. A voided check or Direct Deposit form from your bank MUST be included. You may be contacted by phone to verify the change requested. 

Authorization Agreement for Automatic Deposits

To make changes to your state tax withholding complete form L-4.
L-4 Form

To make changes to your federal tax withholding complete form W-4.
W-4 Form

Return completed form(s) to the school board office, or by email to hr@sjpsb.org. 

When do I receive supplemental payment for coaching?
-Supplemental pay for CECP coaches happens one time at the end of the sports season. Timesheets must be submitted to the school's athletic director at the end of the season.
-Coaching pay for full-time employees is divided and paid with the regular monthly payroll.


How is substitute pay calculated?
-Substitute pay rates are determined by each substitute's qualifications, and by the positions that the substitute worked each day.  Each month's substitute payroll will include the days that were worked in the prior month.

Full-time employees receive 10 sick leave days per school year. Employees hired past the start of the school year will receive a prorated number of sick leave days for that year. 
Part-time employees are not eligible to receive sick leave.
Once an employee misses 4 consecutive days of work, a doctor’s note is required prior to their return to work. 
Once an employee misses 10 consecutive days of work, an FMLA packet must be completed. 

SJPSB Policy : GBRIB

Full-time employees shall receive 90 days of extended sick leave during each 6 year period of employment.
Extended Leave can only be used after all regular sick leave is used. 
Extended sick leave six year period and balance shall transfer with the employee from one Louisiana public school to another.
Extended sick leave shall pay 65% of the employee salary starting at the time extended sick leave begins
Request for Extended Leave Form

SJPSB Policy : GBRIB

While on maternity leave, regular sick leave will be used prior to the use of extended sick leave.
An FMLA packet and request for extended leave form must be completed prior to maternity leave.
FMLA Packet 
Request for Extended Leave Form

SJPSB Policy : GBRIC

The Superintendent may grant sabbatical leave for the purpose of professional or cultural improvement or for medical leave to all teaching personnel in accordance with statutory provisions.
Sabbatical leave may be granted on the ratio of two (2) semesters for twelve (12) or more consecutive semesters of active service within the employ of the School Board or one (1) semester for six (6) or more consecutive semesters of such service.
Applications shall be sent to the Superintendent at least sixty (60) days preceding the beginning of the semester of the scholastic year for which leave is requested.
A teacher granted sabbatical leave shall be paid compen­sation at the rate of sixty-five percent (65%) of the person's salary at the time the sabbatical leave begins

SJPSB Policy : GBRHA

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.
FMLA packet for EMPLOYEE serious illness
FMLA packet for IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER serious illness 

SJPSB Policy : GBRIBA

Benefits Premiums

The St. James Parish School Board offers medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Summary of Coverage

Contact Information

The St. James Parish School Board offers medical insurance through Dina Dental (Group # L68395-D)
Summary of Coverage
Contact Information

The St. James Parish School Board offers medical insurance through UNUM Vision (Group # SJP1204)
Summary of Coverage
UNUM Vision Member Portal
Contact Information

• Basic Life & AD&D - All active full-time employees are automatically enrolled in the Basic Life & AD&D policy at no cost to them. The Basic Life & AD&D benefit amount is $10,000.
• Dependent Basic Life & AD&D - 100% employee paid provides $500 basic Life & AD&D coverage for spouse and children. This is voluntary and can only be selected at the time of hire.
• Supplemental Life & AD&D for Employees - Up to $45,000 guaranteed issue coverage can be elected at time of hire. Employee supplemental life insurance is 50% employer paid. 
• Supplemental Life & AD&D for Dependants - Up to $20,000 guaranteed issue coverage for spouses and up to $10,000 in guaranteed issue coverage for children can be elected at time of hire.

Full-time employees can be vested up 100% in the School Board medical insurance upon retirement. 
What is a Vested Benefit?
A vested benefit is a financial package granted to employees who have met the term of service required to receive a benefit. In this case, employees enrolled in the School Boards medical insurance plan for a certain period of continuous service are considered vested upon retirement. 
Vesting Schedule

St. James Parish School Board offers 403(b) and 457(b) Tax Sheltered Account Plans. Eligible employees can participate by making voluntary salary reduction contributions to the plan. For more information, see Detillier Financial Advisors at open enrollment.

SJPS Employee Handbook

St. James Parish Office of Human Resources is dedicated to protecting our employees' information. For this reason, we use Verifent to confirm verification of employment and/or verification of income (VOE/VOI) requests that are legitimate and a valid permissible purpose as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Verifiers seeking employment and/or income information for a St. James Parish Schools employee must submit VOE/VOI requests through Verifent.

To Submit a Request:

1. 1. 1. Log in at https://app.verifent.com/log-in. Please note that new Verifent users will need to register and create an account before proceeding.

2. 2. When prompted, enter the Organization Code for St. James Parish Schools: 4BF66A

3. 3. Please be prepared to provide the employee's date of birth and last four digits of the social security number. 

Instructions for Teacher Account Set Up

Tuition Reimbursement Information

Tuition Reimbursement Form

FROI Form 

• Provide full social security number
• Provide at least 1 phone number
• Complete top portion
• Make sure to list any witnesses and provide witness statements with FROI if applicable
• Give as much detail as possible regarding which part of the body was injured, if not listed, describe it on the “other" line.
• FROI needs to be submitted to hr@sjpsb.org the same day of injury; next day the latest
• Doctor’s notes needed as soon as employee returns to work 
• Principal/ assistant principal signature required

Transfer Request

Employee Portal

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