Casey Competitors

— 30th largest school district in the U.S. — 96,000+ students — 17,400+ full- and part-time employees, including 6,800+ certified teachers Vision All JCPS students graduate prepared, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential and contribute as thoughtful, responsible citizens of our diverse shared world. Mission To challenge and engage each learner to grow through effective teaching and meaningful experiences with caring, supportive environments Core Values • Caring—All JCPS children are nurtured as if they are our own. • Equity—All students receive an education that gives them what they need to thrive through differentiated supports focused on removing social factors as a predictor of success. • Excellence—Empowering people to lead, create, and innovate is essential to creating a culture of excellence. • Respect—All students, staff, and families are treated with dignity and respect as members of a safe and welcoming learning community. • Individuality—Children learn differently and require personalized approaches to learning. • Diversity—Our diversity is a strength—differences of each are assets of the whole. • Opportunity—Effective teaching is the most powerful tool for engaging and motivating students to reach their full potential. • Creativity—The abilities to create, innovate, and solve challenging problems are critical skills for educators and children to develop and employ in teaching and learning. • Collaboration—Relationships, cooperation, and partnerships among students, staff, families, and community are fundamental to the success of our students. • Stewardship—Adults model integrity, respect, and responsibility through mindful stewardship of talents, resources, and time.

Serving roughly 42,000 students from the Lexington metro area, Fayette County Public Schools is the second largest school district in Kentucky and the second largest employer in Fayette County. Our dedicated employees share a common goal of providing a world-class education for each and every child, and it shows. Time and again, our students and staff members earn state and national accolades in academic, athletic, and professional arenas. We also have amazing support from our families, business community, and civic leaders who are all intent on creating a positive environment for students to learn and succeed. Forbes magazine ranked Fayette County Public Schools No. 1 in Kentucky in its 2021 ranking of America’s Best Employers by State. This recognition is a reflection of the incredible students and families we work with, our fantastic team members who go above and beyond on a daily basis, and a community that provides unwavering support. Education is a people business, where the service we deliver is directly related to the collective talents and efforts of our staff. The members of Team FCPS are some of the most brilliant, passionate, and committed professionals in the business.