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District reports teacher vacancies across several schools ahead of term start

St. Landry Parish School Board · August 6, 2026
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Summary

District staff reported continuing vacancies for several classroom and special education positions at multiple schools, listed specific grade-level openings and noted that some schools are fully staffed while others remain in active recruitment.

A district staffing report (S5) listed current vacancies across the parish: openings for 6th–7th grade teachers, pre-K teachers (Canton), math and science at Glenel Elementary, special education ESS positions at Lawteil and Leanna Hill, and a remaining 7th grade ELA opening at Fort Barry Middle. The presenter said some schools have completed hiring while others remain actively recruiting.

Staff noted that targeted new-employee orientation and support for uncertified hires are in place with the goal of increasing certification rates within three years.