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weCARE:
This innovative program was launched in 2023 to prioritize the health and well-being of our educators and staff. By offering resources, workshops, and activities focused on the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees, JMCSS aims to improve employee support and increase student outcomes. Approximately $208,739 was paid out to employees who completed items in the activities menu: health, nutrition, physical activity, self-care, mental health, and financial health courses in 2024.
System raises and longevity pay:
Last fall, the district unveiled its Individualized Investment in Every Employee Progression Plan (IEP2), which pledged a historic $6.2 million toward employee recruitment and retention efforts. The plan included an increase in starting salaries that moved JMCSS to the top 25% among school districts statewide. Additionally, the system’s first longevity pay designation was instituted.Over the last three years, beginning teacher pay for JMCSS has risen a staggering $7,705, from $38,545 to $46,250. In addition to increasing starting pay, all employees will get a raise this year. Teachers will receive anywhere between 6% and 10% based on experience and education while support staff such as transportation and nutrition will gain between $2-$3 per hour.
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Teaching health science for over 25 years has been more than a career—it’s been a calling. Every day, I have the privilege of sharing knowledge, skills, and wisdom with students who will one day be the leaders in our communities, hospitals, and research labs. Watching them grow, ask questions, and develop a passion for helping others is what keeps me in the classroom. The future is in their hands, and I’m grateful to play a small part in preparing them for it.Sheila Castleman Health Science Instructor at South Side
Annually students in her program pass both the written and skill portion of the nursing assistant exam to become Certified Nursing Assistants through the Tennessee Department of Health. They've maintained a 100% passing rate.
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Being a school bus driver is more than just driving—it’s about being a steady, familiar presence in my students’ day. I love knowing that I’m the first smile they see in the morning and the last goodbye in the afternoon. It’s fulfilling to know that my job sets the tone for their entire school day. Seeing them grow year after year and knowing I play a small part in their journey makes every mile worth it.Hope AndersonJMCSS Bus Driver
Hope is a valuable member of two teams! JMCSS transportation and JCM High School football. She drives the JCM High School football team to games on Friday nights. The Cougars went on to win the Commissioners' Cup! She worked for Jackson Transit Authority before joining JMCSS.
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Coaching at my alma mater brings me a sense of purpose that fuels me every year. Mentoring the next generation gives me renewed energy because I know that through extracurriculars—whether it's sports, STEM, or the fine arts—we’re helping students become well-rounded individuals. These experiences shape them into well-rounded adults who will contribute positively to our communities. It’s an honor to be part of that journey, just as others were there for me when I was in their shoes.Dr. Aaron Woods North Side High School
Dr. Woods won Coach of the Year honors in 2025 and his basketball team was ranked among the state's top teams this past year.
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The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits.