Does East Baton Rouge Parish School System pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, East Baton Rouge Parish School System employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at East Baton Rouge Parish School System. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at East Baton Rouge Parish School System?

34% of East Baton Rouge Parish School System employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated East Baton Rouge Parish School System 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at East Baton Rouge Parish School System?

Teacher (76) , English Teacher (6) , Paraprofessional (5) , Substitute Teacher (5) , Educator (4) , Special Education Teacher (4) , Bus Operator (3) , Director (3) , Math Teacher (3) , Bus Driver (2) , ELA Teacher (2) , High School Teacher (2) , Instructional Specialist (2) , Middle School Teacher (2) , Principal (2)

What are the pros of working at East Baton Rouge Parish School System according to real employee reviews?

"Great Benefits." ((in 11 reviews)); "Coworkers are good." ((in 8 reviews)); "Good salary and good employees that know their stuff." ((in 8 reviews)); "time off, great people to work with" ((in 8 reviews)); "You get paid for Holidays and great benefits" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at East Baton Rouge Parish School System according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay rate for employees" ((in 16 reviews)); "Inconsistent leadership and changing demands from the school board." ((in 8 reviews)); "Poor communication; some inept administratrators" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about East Baton Rouge Parish School System layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about East Baton Rouge Parish School System layoffs and their outlook for job security at East Baton Rouge Parish School System in 2026.

What are the top reviewed East Baton Rouge Parish School System locations?

Baton Rouge , Zachary , Houston , Prairieville , Woodlawn , Sharp , Shenandoah

East Baton Rouge Parish School System reviews

2.8

34% would recommend to a friend

(221 total reviews)

Dr. Bernard Taylor, Jr

32% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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East Baton Rouge Parish School System has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 221 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The East Baton Rouge Parish School System employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

221 reviews

3.0

Apr 15, 2019

Great job with difficult barrier

Res life mentor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with the kids; programming; team oriented (kind of); work-life balance

Cons

Poor executive leadership. Owner of the school does not know her employees and treats them like they are replaceable tools. Other leadership seems afraid and timid of her so they do not confront her practices. Poor lunch/dinner options for the students.

2.0

Mar 8, 2019

Poor Management from school site to district level

Counselor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The students you serve makes the job pleasant.

Cons

The nepotism is at an all time high within this district. It's all about who you're married to and related to in order to get a job that you do not qualify for and is not competent to preform the job.

2.0

Jan 19, 2019

Defined benefit plan

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with diligent, dedicated professionals. Able to positively impact students’ learning.

Cons

When forced to leave an employer with a defined benefits plan, you lose all earnings on a retirement plan you are compelled to join.

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