Elementary School Cadres

About Rahim Jones

Dr. Rahim Jones started his career with Orange County Public Schools in 1997 where he served as an elementary teacher for the opening of Southwood Elementary. He began his administrative career as an assistant principal at Dillard Street Elementary and principal at Aloma Elementary, Keene’s Crossing Elementary, Engelwood Elementary and Washington Shores Elementary. Dr. Jones continued his leadership career as Executive Area Director for the East and West Learning Communities. For four years, he served as the Area Superintendent for the North Learning Community. Currently, Dr. Jones serves as the Area Superintendent for the West Learning Community.  

Dr. Jones is recognized as an instructional leader for his knowledge of  curriculum and instructional practices as well as the turnaround school process. While he was principal at Engelwood Elementary, the school grade went from an “F” to an “A” (first ever) in two years. Dr. Jones supports and develops school leaders in creating effective systems and structures to increase student achievement. 

Dr. Jones received his B.S. from Florida Southern College in Primary/Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology. He earned his M. Ed. and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of South Florida.