CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS Employee Reviews

CPS is a large district and has many of the issues districts in other mid-large cities experience. Lots of bureaucracy and difficulty in getting anything done efficiently or easily through central office. That being said, the students and families were the best and I gained some close friends and colleagues that I respect and enjoyed working with. Most administrators I worked with seemed unhappy, stressed, and burned out.

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Growth mindset leads to growth potential.

Retired Teacher (Former Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - August 4, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?The staff and students that challenge you to reach your best potential!What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Leadership in some cases where there is a lack of support and follow through.

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CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS insights

Based on 103 survey responses

What people like

Ability to learn new things
Feeling of personal appreciation
Clear sense of purpose

Teaching the future.

Intervention Specialist (Current Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - August 4, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?My co-workers. Never a dull moment.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Sometimes the demands of the job for example paperwork.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Great! My co-workers are my family.What is a typical day like for you at the company?An adventure. Never a dull moment.

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Productive and supportive

PE Teacher (Current Employee) - Hamilton County, OH - August 3, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Great teachers and colleagues, great pay, influential teacher union.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?The biggest issue is a tremendous lack of consistent discipline What is the work environment and culture like at the company?It all depends on which building you're in. Some have low morale and high turnover, some are the complete opposite.What is a typical day like for you at the company?I come in, prepare for class, check emails, teach, eat lunch, teach, go home, unless there are after school responsibilities.

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My overall experiences with Cincinnati Public School is good, but the last two years has been pretty challenging

Paraprofessional Educator (Current Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - July 27, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?They have good benefits, and paid time off, and paid sick leave. On the other hand you get a lot of days off, during the school year. Depending on your position, Paraprofessional do not get paid during Christmas break, our spring break. Custodial workers get paid all year around and teacher.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?The most stressful is working with children with challenging behaviors.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?My school is nice friendly environment, they promote the act of kindness toward one another and the childrenWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?It depends on the age group you are working with, typically its good, but you do have challenging days

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You have the opportunity to elevate your career

Intervention Specialist & Internship I, II (Principal Leadership) (Former Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - June 27, 2023

CPS is a great place to work. If you are interesting in elevating to the next phase of your career, there is room for growth. CPS is looking for potential employees that are leaders and able to contribute to changing the school culture in a positive manner.

Pros

professional growth, career opportunities

Cons

It would be great to have more male professionals join the team

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Pros/Cons of Working for CPS after 18years

Family Service Assistant (Current Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - June 20, 2023

Pros:1. Overall pleasant work environment with fellow staff members.2. Plenty of Training/ Education/Professional Development Opportunities.3. Off summers and major holidays.4. Having an meaningful impact on students and families.Cons:1. High employee turnover/burnout rate.2. Wages are not enough for any household with more than one person.

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Horrible environment

Sign Language Interpreter (Former Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - June 10, 2023

Teachers look to you as being an aid and not as an interpreter. If you have to team interpret good luck…. My “team” would not show up and then was left by myself for multiple students. I would upload the signed version for homework and the other interpreter wouldn’t. Horrible experience

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the program needs new leadership

Instructional Technology Coordinator (Current Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - May 11, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?The children is the best part.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?the pay is the worst for staff.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?the building is low because of behaviorsWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?this company needs work to help staff

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The do's and don'ts of life.

Paraprofessional (Current Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - April 21, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?The perks, The benefits. The Insurance and then I worry about that being cut!What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Out of control, uneducated children.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?One has to be on his p's &Q's.What is a typical day like for you at the company?You never know what to expect.

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Not challenging

Ascc (Current Employee) - Varies - April 16, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?The children, and the days offWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?The pay and the unpaid days offWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Not stressful, team oriented, enjoyable environment, most staff are pleasantWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Not fast paced, occupied with paperwork

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Great benefits and pay

Teacher (Current Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - April 10, 2023

It depends on what school you are at. While I loved my school, I don’t love the way things are run at the district level. Focus is on the wrong things

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I'm productive with no assistance to do my job properly

Security Assistant II (Current Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - March 22, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Being trusted to do your job.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Not being trusted to do your job.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Hostile with favoritism constantly.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Walking patrols and escorting students to and from class

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Lacking leadership

Classroom Teacher (Former Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - March 17, 2023

Leadership issues from the top all the way down. Principals unsupportive of teachers and poor communication. HR also a mess. Salary is good as as well as benefits, but you are not valued as a teacher.

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Organization supports students

Teacher (Current Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - January 22, 2023

Good workplace overall. Many high quality faculty and staff. Lots of supports offered to faculty. Communication from district leadership could improve.

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Caring staff

Teacher (Former Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - December 21, 2022

I worked in an inner city high school as a first-year (but in my 30s) teacher. The staff really seem to care for the students but it was too demanding emotionally for me at the time. Now that I am a seasoned "pro" I would go back. However, I don't think I would be able to get my salary met as the union contract may have rules on salary caps.

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5 stars

Kitchen Assistant (Former Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - December 7, 2022

What is the best part of working at the company?A great place to work for. I missed already 🥺What is the most stressful part about working at the company?From the beginning it was a lot of stress. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Helping everyone is there. And to see a smile on the children’s very much What is a typical day like for you at the company?Staying very busy it is so much to do but have fun doing it.

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Mentally and emotionally challenging

Teacher (Former Employee) - Price Hill, OH - November 19, 2022

Pros- see children grow-holidays off-good insurance and retirement plan Cons-mentally and emotionally draining-heavy workload-insurance offered is expensive

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1 star

Employee (Former Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - November 14, 2022

What is the best part of working at the company?The little children.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Lack of discipline. Students KNOW they aren't going to be punished and parents deliberately do not answer calls when a school calls.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Bad. Near hopeless.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Stressful!

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Great Benefits

Teacher (Former Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - November 11, 2022

The benefits are great and the school hours are good. Classroom management is very important. It can be exhausting, but the students really make it a great career.

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Really puzzling

Paraprofessional (Current Employee) - Cincinnati, OH - October 18, 2022

Lord help us, cause we need our children to become grown and responsible adults. Virtual would be good for most students. A contract with a vocational school would be great!