Tennessee Teacher Salary Information
Tennessee Teaching Salaries have been consitently increasing. From 2004 to 2005, the average Tennessee teacher salary rose 4.2% when most states failed to outpace inflation at a rate of 2.7%.
Tennessee is becoming a much more desirable and lucrative state to become a teacher. With the aid of government support, teaching salaries are projected to become much more competitive with other professions in the state of Tennessee.
The following is from a January 22 nd news release from the Tennessee Department of Education:
"Nashville , TN – Governor Phil Bredesen and Education Commissioner Lana Seivers announced today 44 Tennessee school systems will receive up-to-date, research-based training in math and science content and teaching strategies through partnerships with area universities. The Department of Education recently awarded Mathematics and Science Partnership Grants to East Tennessee State University , Lee University , Middle Tennessee State University , Putnam County and the University of Tennessee-Knoxville to work with high-needs districts over the next three years."
Tennessee is beginning a journey into the competitive side of education that will increasingly reward educators with higher degrees with greater teaching salaries as incentive.
As you can see below, you can greatly increase your earning potential as a Tennessee Teacher if you acquire an advanced degree such as a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree.
** Salaries are from the 2006-2007 Tennessee Department of Education Base Salaries and Jefferson County Schools Teaching Salaries. School Districts will add supplemental income to Tennessee Mandated Base Salaries
Tennessee Department of Education Base Teaching Salaries
Jefferson County Schools Teaching Salaries
When viewing these numbers, keep in consideration such benefits as full dental, long-term disability and quality health insurance. Secondly, these are salaries based on a 182-day or 10-month work year. We encourage you to explore what each school district has to offer you, take into consideration the area in which you wish to live and do the math to see if you will be satisfied. Good luck!
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