Question 1

Is DC Public Schools a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

DC Public Schools has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,107 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at DC Public Schools to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DC Public Schools have been left by employees working as Assistant Principal, Substitute Teacher and Manager.

Question 2

Does DC Public Schools pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DC Public Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DC Public Schools. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at DC Public Schools?

Accepted Answer

67% of DC Public Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated DC Public Schools 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at DC Public Schools?

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Teacher (279), Special Education Teacher (50), Substitute Teacher (25), Specialist (20), English Teacher (17), Coordinator (16), Manager (14), Instructional Coach (13), Assistant Principal (12), School Psychologist (12), ESL Teacher (11), Educational Aide (11), Elementary Teacher (11), Director (9), Educator (9)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at DC Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

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"The school district pay is good and based upon the collective bargaining agreement of the WTU" ((in 122 reviews)); "Good salary and WTU works hard for teachers." ((in 83 reviews)); "Good benefits and retirement plan options" ((in 80 reviews)); "Great colleagues and admins in the system" ((in 42 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and supportive and I miss them most about working for DCPS." ((in 18 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at DC Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

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"Disorganized, a nationally recognized biased teacher evaluation system, poor leadership" ((in 32 reviews)); "Long hours that may take away time from hobbies and extracurriculars." ((in 16 reviews)); "absolutely no work life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "poor management gets in the way of good teaching" ((in 13 reviews)); "Very very VERY stressful work environment in ALL Ways" ((in 10 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about DC Public Schools layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DC Public Schools layoffs and their outlook for job security at DC Public Schools in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed DC Public Schools locations?

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Washington, Chicago, Alexandria, New York, Baltimore, Bowie, Silver Spring, Upper Marlboro, Annandale, Woodbridge, Detroit, Oklahoma City, Owensboro, Allen, Los Angeles, Victorville, San Diego, Iowa City, Seattle, Bethesda, Mount Rainier, Jacksonville, Jupiter, Tampa, Capitol Heights, District Heights, Adams Morgan, Tenleytown, Capitol Hill

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