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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Hartford Public Schools reviews

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

Aug 1, 2025

Nice

Long term substitute teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Typical teaching gig in an inner city environment. Everyone was always super friendly and helpful.

Cons

Can not think of one at the moment.

4.0

Jun 9, 2025

Great place for change makers and people passionate about making a difference in urban education

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PTO Diversity Free Parking Students

Cons

Mid Level Management Conflicting Priorities Work Silos

4.0

Apr 4, 2025

Great place for change makers and people passionate about making a difference in urban education

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits - HSA plan and district contributes 50% of deductable, Great PTO (24 days a year, plus holidays), 35 hour work week, insuranc includes dental and vision, annual review and raise Diversity - diverse staff and student body (culturally and socioeconomically), inclusive enviroment

Cons

Politics - often need to navigate around city politics and union contracts/leaders to get the important work done, board members sometimes vote no on changes or programs that will/can positively impact the staff and students. Budget - We have a new CFO and things have already begin to improve but there was gross miss management of funds in prior school years. Increase the budget for suport staff (paras, substitute teachers, co-teachers, counselors, social workers, career specialist and other front facing school based positions. Cut senior leadership positions and combine reporting roles. Combine some schools in order to combine resources and turn vacant buildings into discounted staff housing.

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Jobs at Hartford Public Schools

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

Executive Director of School Leadership for the High Schools and Adult Education (Posting C111-2627)

Fall Athletic Coaching Positions – Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts – Upper 26-27 School Year (A112 - 2627)

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

Fall Athletic Coaching Positions – Pathways Academy of Technology and Design 26-27 School Year (A113 - 2627)

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