Plano ISD is planning a job fair for prospective new teachers and support staff ahead of the 2024-25 school year.

The overview

The upcoming job fair is set for May 28 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Sockwell Center, which is located at 6301 Chapel Hill Boulevard, Plano.

Attendees will need to fill out a registration form online. On the form, attendees can select which positions they are interested in from the following options:
  • Elementary certified teacher
  • Secondary certified teacher
  • Teacher assistant
  • Substitute
  • Food services, transportation, facilities
The background

The district approved its compensation plan for the upcoming school year last month, which included raises for first-year teachers and support staff.


Teacher starting salaries will increase from $60,002 to $61,000, and current staff and teachers are set for 3% raises.

Raises for hourly employees in hard-to-fill positions will also be increased. Minimum pay for bus drivers will increase from $22 to $24 per hour, while minimum pay for bus driver assistants and self-contained paraprofessionals will increase from $15 to $17 per hour.

More information on the upcoming job fair can be found online.