Employee Handbook Cover 2025-26

Guiding Excellence, Inspiring Success.

The 2025–2026 DPS Employee Handbook is designed to help you navigate your role with confidence and clarity. Inside, you’ll find important information about district policies, your professional responsibilities, and the many resources available to support you as a valued member of the Durham Public Schools team.

Whether you are joining DPS for the first time or returning for another school year, this handbook serves as a go-to reference for understanding expectations, finding answers to common questions, and aligning your work with our shared mission to serve every student with excellence.

Click the link below to access the handbook.