Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) in Jacksonville, Florida is surrounded by miles of downtown riverfront and sandy beaches and offers rich cultural and recreational venues for residents with diverse interests.  In addition to its traditional, comprehensive schools, DCPS is known for its diverse magnet schools and themes and nationally recognized high school programs that include rich acceleration and vocational programing.  DCPS offers a competitive salary schedule, generous supplements for select hard to staff subject areas but, most important, a family-like working environment.