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DISTRICT PROFILE
Student Enrollment
8000
Approx. Number of Staff
1400
Approx. Number of Teachers Hired Each Year
200
Approx. Number of Paraprofessionals/Aides Hired Each Year
100
Public Transportation
No
Preschool: 1
Elementary: 6
Middle: 3
High: 3
According to DESE, Taunton has a retention rate higher than the state average and one of the highest in the state for our enrollment. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a 403-B match.
What is it like to teach at Taunton Public Schools?
Taunton is a growing and diverse community. It’s technically a city but feels very much like a close-knit town. The downtown area is home to multiple restaurants and there are several neighborhoods with their own identity and pride.
What kind of support does Taunton Public Schools offer new teachers?
Mentorship and professional development
How does Taunton Public Schools demonstrate that it is commited to teacher diversity?
We provide implicit bias training for all hiring managers and firmly believe our staff should resemble the community we serve. In the past 10 years, we have increased our African American staff by 300 percent.