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The Human Resources Department plays a critical role in advancing the mission of Petersburg City Public Schools by recruiting and retaining top-tier talent dedicated to student success. With a strong emphasis on customer service, we are committed to delivering efficient and impactful support to both our staff and the community. Serving nearly 900 employees, our team operates with integrity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to fostering professional growth. We strive to empower our workforce to excel in their roles, ensuring that every member is equipped to contribute to the academic achievement and future success of our students.

We LEAD with purpose and conviction, guided by our 4 core values:

Leadership: We inspire and guide others through our actions, fostering a culture of excellence.
Empathy: We listen actively and show understanding, valuing each individual’s perspective and needs.
Accountability: We hold ourselves and others to the highest standards, ensuring results and success.
Dedication: We are committed to continuous growth and improvement to support our staff and students.

We invite you to #transformwithus as we empower employees to leverage their skills to excel in education!

Employment verification requests should be sent to hr@petersburg.k12.va.us to the attention of 
Tamika Fisher, HR Specialist and should include a signed authorization form. Please note that we are unable to complete verbal verifications. The turnaround time is 5 business days for current employees. The turnaround time for former employees is 10 days per policy GBL.