The details
Plano ISD is hosting a job fair for teachers, long-term substitutes, special education and campus support staff July 28, according to a news release from the district.
The fair is set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plano ISD Sockwell Center, 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd.
As of January, PISD had 173 teaching vacancies, many of which were filled by long-term substitutes.
The background
The district announced its compensation plan for the 2023-24 school year May 16.
The plan includes a 3% raise for all district employees along with the following changes:
- Increasing starting salary for teachers with a bachelor’s degree and no experience from $58,250 to $60,000
- Increasing starting salary for teachers with a master’s degree and no experience from $60,250 to $62,000
- Increasing district contributions for employee health insurance from $315 to $330 per month
- Increasing starting pay for campus support staff to $15 per hour
- Increasing stipends for special education teachers, bilingual teachers, school nurses and behavioral instructional specialists by $2,000-$5,000
More information about the job fair can be found on the district’s website.