Calcasieu Parish School Board

Join our team just in time for the start of the new school year! Check out this week’s job postings and more at www.cpsb.org/jobs

The Calcasieu Parish School Board is excited to announce the appointment of Jason VanMetre, Ed.D. as the new Superintendent of Schools. Dr. VanMetre enters the position with a wealth of educational experience as well as district level leadership experience, as he currently serves as the district’s Chief Academic Officer. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as the new Superintendent of the Calcasieu Parish School Board,” said Dr. VanMetre. “This district is home to phenomenal students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders, and I am honored to begin leading such a dedicated team.” With over 20 years of experience within CPSB, Dr. VanMetre exhibits a deep commitment to navigating coming changes, elevating academics, cultivating employee relationships, and communicating effectively. “I truly believe that it is all about people, all the time, and I’m excited to be in our schools in this new role to engage, assist, and listen to members of our CPSB family,” said Dr. VanMetre. “We will work together to continue fostering learning environments where everyone feels safe, supported, and successful. Even with changes coming our way with a new accountability system, new evaluation system, and potential funding adjustments, I am confident that we will continue to successfully build foundations for the future.” In addition to serving as Chief Academic Officer, Dr. VanMetre’s career with CPSB includes spending time as the Director of Management Information Systems, Principal at Westlake High School, Assistant Principal at Sulphur High School, and a teacher at Barbe High School. He holds a degree in biology education and a master’s in educational administration from McNeese State University as well as a doctorate in educational leadership from Lamar University. Dr. VanMetre’s transition from Chief Academic Officer to Superintendent will begin following the finalization of his contract on Thursday, July 11.

Take some time today to check out our recent job postings! We're sure there's something on the list that might catch your eye. We'd love to have you in our CPSB family as we gear up for a new school year. www.cpsb.org/jobs

Our soccer camp for children with Autism is in the midst of another successful year! For several years now, our employees and volunteers organize the camp specifically for this amazing group of students. Week two is underway now! We are so grateful to be able to offer this opportunity in our community. #CPSB #BuildingFoundations #Autism

We have new openings to share this week, including several teaching positions. Visit our website to learn more about these and other great career opportunities! www.cpsb.org/jobs 

We are proud to announce that the Calcasieu Parish School Board earned four national communication awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) (NSPRA). These awards are for Publications and Digital Media excellence, highlighting outstanding work in various categories including marketing, communication, social media, and more. Below are the awards received by our district, which are all videos produced in-house by staff. Award of Excellence - National Custodian Day Awards of Merit - 23-24 Teacher of the Year Reel Series, National Literacy Month Video Series, Music in Our Schools Month Video A record number of entries were submitted this year across the country, making this recognition especially meaningful for the students, faculty, and staff here in Calcasieu.

Our employees are the very best. This is evident in the work they do every day and in their willingness to help and support others in the community. Collectively members of our CPSB family donated over $73,000 to the United Way of SWLA during this year's campaign. We were once again on the top ten list in overall organization donations. These donations help many families in various ways, and we're grateful for our CPSB family members' willingness to meet needs in and out of the classrooms.

Our special education parental involvement survey is open now through July 31. Each year we survey parents of children with disabilities who receive special education services. We use this information to enhance family involvement and improve services and results for children with disabilities. https://lnkd.in/eeNRyRbA

Our next bus driver course is just around the corner, and we'd love to see you there. Our bus drivers are such an important part of what we do each and every day, and we are grateful for the impact they have on our students, faculty, and staff. Come join our CPSB family! The class begins on July 15. View all details here: https://bit.ly/3xs8mu5

Don't miss your opportunity to join our district before the new school year arrives! Here is a look at this week's new postings. www.cpsb.org/jobs