Why PPS?
Why Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS)
Make an Impact That Matters
As an urban public school district, Pittsburgh Public Schools serves a diverse student population representing a wide range of racial, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. We are dedicated to accelerating student achievement, eliminating racial disparities in education, creating a positive school culture, and fostering innovation in teaching and learning while supporting the whole child and preparing every student to achieve academic excellence and strength of character so they can succeed in all aspects of life.
Our goal is clear
Every student graduates ready for college, career, and life.
PPS at a Glance
Pittsburgh Public Schools serves a diverse and dynamic student population across the city.
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54 schools across the district
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Approximately 17,900 students enrolled
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More than 4,400 employees
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Students representing over 50 languages
Why Work at PPS
When you join Pittsburgh Public Schools, you become part of a purpose driven organization that values growth, collaboration, and innovation, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement, support from experienced educators and leaders, access to specialized programs and magnet schools, and the ability to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives every day.
Effective immediately, all job postings will be posted in the new PPS Self Service Application Portal. Please visit the PPS Self-Service Application Portal to view/apply to available job postings and create an application profile.
Pittsburgh Public Schools transitioned from the Applicant Tracking Enterprise system to the Munis Recruiting applicant tracking system on July 1st, 2024. If you applied to Pittsburgh Public Schools prior to July 1st, 2024, you may need to create an Applicant Account and Applicant profile in the new Munis Self-Service Application Portal before applying to available positions.
Note: If you are a current Pittsburgh Public Schools employee, you should not create an account- your Employee Self-Service Account (ESS) is your Applicant Account.