With over 5,600 employees, St. Lucie Public Schools was just recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work for 2020.  This is the fourth year in a row that the School District has received this honor in the “Large Employer” category. Determining factors include robust professional training programs, a valued new teacher induction program, and a fully-funded retirement program.

St. Lucie Public Schools

5,607 employees

• 16.9% Promotion Rate (Survey Average: 7.5%)
• Averaged $1,463 per employee spent on Training and Development (Survey Average: $1,198)
• Averaged 71 hours of training per employee in 2019 (Survey Average: 71.4%)
• 100% of the employees participate in a Fully-Funded Retirement program
• Additional safety, social and behavioral support employees to enhance safety and well-being in the workplace.
• “A Promise is a Promise” program to high school seniors: SLPS graduates who complete a degree in education are guaranteed a teaching job with us.