Does Hartford Public Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hartford Public Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hartford Public Schools. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hartford Public Schools?

57% of Hartford Public Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hartford Public Schools 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hartford Public Schools?

Teacher (31) , Substitute Teacher (6) , English Teacher (5) , School Social Worker (5) , Office Assistant (3) , Behavior Technician (2) , High School Biology Teacher (2) , Special Education Paraprofessional (2)

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

"the pay is good and fair for work" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great colleagues in surrounding classrooms willing to help in any way they can to induct new teachers." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Was told mt salary was 32000 when I recieved my taxes only accrued 16000" ((in 5 reviews)); "Dysfunctional leadership hunkered down at Central Office" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Hartford Public Schools locations?

Hartford , Enfield , New Britain , Wethersfield

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3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(114 total reviews)

Dr. Andraé Townsel

100% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Senior management

2.7

Work/Life balance

Hartford Public Schools has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 114 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hartford Public Schools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

114 reviews

4.0

Feb 20, 2026

Challenging

P.e/health teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Good Equipment -Great Co-workers -Fair Pay

Cons

-Tough parents -Tough students due to some uncaring parents

4.0

Jan 29, 2026

Not bad

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

decent pay, opportunities for advancement

Cons

There was not enough support staff

5.0

Aug 5, 2025

Love where I work!

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love the students I work with and their families. I have the best administrators and truly love my job!

Cons

Pay is less than similar districts in the state

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Jobs at Hartford Public Schools

Office Assistant - S.A.N.D. School (N123-2627)

Executive Assistant - Student Support Services - (N124-2627)

Human Resources Associate, Office of Talent Management (Posting N118-2627)

Gym & Pool Assistant - Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (N121 – 2627)

Fall Athletics Facility Manager/AD for the 2026-2027 School Year – Various Locations - (A108-2627)

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