PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Employer Reviews

I find it hard to believe that any of the reviews here are genuine and aren't plants by the school system.

The school system is without leadership and has experienced 5 superintendents in a dozen years. The school board was dissolved and now the county executive wants to take over the schools.

The financial and records offices are incompetent and – more... routinely lose important documents.

The schools are largely out of control with the students essentially doing whatever they want. – less

Absolutely loved the job, the school and the people. I learned tremendously from the students and the staff. The management was superb and had an awesome relationship with the staff. The hardest part of the job was getting laid off due to budget cuts. The most enjoyable part was working with the high school students and their parents.

Teaching is not a job for everyone. Make sure it is what you really want to do. You have to be a parent, social worker, friend, and teacher. Not in every school but in my current school I feel like I spend a lot of time raising the children. They are disrespectful among other things. All parents are not on your side. Management here micro manages. It's – more... favoritism in every work place. And PG is about who you know as far as advancement. Co workers are okay. Hardest part of the job is dealing with the outside variable that affect the students in the classroom. Most enjoyable part is putting a smile on the children's faces and seeing them excel. I'm sure different school have different environments. I'm sure my experience is because of the location I teach in. – less

Enjoyed working with teachers and students. It was very rewarding assisting children in their area of studies.

The most enjoyable part of the job is working with my students. My co-workers and I make a great team.

Working in the Office of Payroll for PG County Public Schools I met a lot of great people. This was an extremely fast paced environment where I was the first point of contact with people who had issues with their paychecks. Often times I was faced with upset people and I felt like I was the person who diffused a bomb before allowing them to see their – more... payroll specialist. I felt a great sense of accomplishment while working here. – less

PGCPS is a good company to work for especially when it comes to professional development opportunities. While the compensation is not at its best due to economy shortfalls (state budget, etc.), the company offers opportunities for supplemental incentives and educational advancement when possible.

Stafford was the best place to work at there was no politics or back stabbing at anytime and we all worked well together but I was getting a divorce and couldn't stay.

Began in this school district as a classroom teacher of inner city students. System provided many opportunities for growth and development within as well as advancement.

A typical day at work all teachers and students are eager to learn. The staff and administration are supportive.
The hardest part of the job is accepting that some things are completely out of your control.
The most enjoyable part of the job is encouraging the students to do their best and watching the proud moment when they achieve success.

days were long, but the children were worth it
fun, caring coworkers
abundance of paperwork
the children made it the best place to be

I enjoyed this position including the staff and students. EVERYONE was very helpful and wlling to work as a team.

It was great to experience what it is like to be in the shoes of a county educator. I would never do it again!

As a Substitute, I moved around a lot and worked in several buildings. In general it is a good school system. As a long term substitute my daily rate increased to $120 per day. Most of the people I encountered were great to me. My Principals were good people just trying to manage a puiblic school with all the issues that come with that. The hardest – more... part of any school day is the lunch swing. – less

I really did like everyday of my job. It was'nt hard at all or stressful i would just help kids with there school work all day long. It was also fun to have conversations with kids too.

Prince Georges is a nice place to work. Co workers were in this educational field to help and support our learners. I learned so much I was able to share things in DCPS. Would like to work in the county again and working my way back.

I loved working for PGCPS! There are always lots of opportunities to advance, the pay is reasonable, and the time off is excellent!

Loved my job there. Unfortunately with budget cuts, working for public schools you're going to feel the sting.

A typical day at work, for the most part, started in the early morning hours & ended in the mid-afternoon. Even though I was working as a 'Substitute School Bus Driver', I can truly say my stay at Prince George's County Schools was very enjoyable. Both the managing team & my fellow co-workers were GREAT. The most challenging part of the job was learning – more... my way around so i could give the best service possible,being that I was not from Maryland. I learned my routes quickly. I truky enjoyed interacting with the students that I serviced....It was a GREAT experience... – less

I enjoyed my time at PGCPS, flexible and very friendly people to work with.