The details
AISD was accepted into the TIA program, which rewards “high-performing” teachers with higher salaries, officials announced Feb. 21.
Eligible teachers can earn $3,000 to $28,000 per year through TIA based on the teacher’s designation. TIA designates teachers as Recognized, Exemplary or Master using data on appraisals and student growth submitted by AISD, according to a news release.
The district will use a “phased-in” approach to implement the new salaries, officials said. AISD used 2023-24 appraisal and student growth data for the first year salaries for general education teachers in the following roles:
- K-3 Reading
- K-3 Math
- STAAR Math, Grades 4-8
- STAAR Reading, Grades 4-8
- STAAR Science, Grade 5
- STAAR Science, Grade 8
- STAAR Social Studies, Grade 8
- STAAR EOC: English I
- STAAR EOC: English II
- STAAR EOC: Algebra I
- STAAR EOC: Biology
- STAAR EOC: U.S. History
The designations bring in additional funding to the district, with 90% going directly to the teacher if they remain TIA-eligible based on their role, the release said.
AISD Chief Talent Strategy Officer Brandi Hosack said she hopes the program helps recruit and retain teachers.
“Our kids deserve the best teachers, and our teachers deserve to be compensated for the incredible work they do,” she said, “We’re excited to be a part of the TIA system which encourages teachers to stay in the classroom. Our hope is they continue to do the best work of their careers in Austin ISD.”
The TIA was created by a 2019 state law that aims to help top-performing teachers reach six-figure salaries.
What’s next?
Eligible teachers will be notified about salary chances once final allotments are released by the TEA.
AISD is hoping to expand their TIA eligibility in 2025-26 to include special education teachers and content and dyslexia interventionist staff who are supporting the general education areas included in the 2024-25 eligibility, officials said.
All teachers are still funded by the AISD Profession Pathways for Teachers for additional compensation initiatives.
