Health Coverage
You can be a teacher and support your health and well-being. Most full-time positions include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Teaching benefits
Loving what you do matters. So does pay, benefits, and building a future. See what a career in teaching can offer across many Dallas County districts.
Salary snapshot
Start strong.
Starting teacher salaries across Dallas County participating districts range from approximately $59K to $68K, based on the latest published salary schedules.
- Dallas ISD $68K
- Coppell ISD $65K
- Grand Prairie ISD* $64K
- Richardson ISD $63.5K
- Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD $63.2K
- Duncanville ISD $62.8K
- Irving ISD $62.6K
- Mesquite ISD $62.3K
- Garland ISD $61.5K
- Lancaster ISD $61K
- Cedar Hill ISD $60K
- Sunnyvale ISD* $59.3K
*Latest published 2025-26 starting salary.
And that's just the beginning.
Your salary can grow with experience. Plus, many districts offer additional pay for specialized skills, high-need positions, and added responsibilities.
Bilingual bonus.
Speak another language? Many districts offer up to $6,000 in additional annual stipends for bilingual and ESL educators.
Benefits snapshot
Salary & benefits
Your paycheck is only part of the story. Health coverage, retirement, time off, wellness resources, and more are available.
Retirement
Build for the future while you build your career. Public school educators participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, with some districts also offering 403(b) and 457 plans.
Time Off
A teaching career gives you built-in breaks during the school year to recharge and connect with family. Plan your life around the school calendar, with personal and sick days when needed.
Health + Wellness
Support can go beyond traditional health coverage. Depending on the district, benefits may include wellness programs, mental health resources, telehealth, employee assistance programs, and health clinics.
Professional Development
Learning and growth continue throughout your teaching career. Districts offer professional development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities, with some supporting certifications or coursework.
Career growth
One career. A lot of ways to grow.
Learning and growth continue throughout your teaching career. Districts offer mentoring, leadership opportunities, and support for certifications.
- Level 1 Teacher
- Level 2 Team Lead
- Level 3 Instructional Coach
- Level 4 Asst. Principal
- Level 5 Principal
- Level 6 District Leader
Job demand
We will always need teachers.
See where specialized skills and certifications can create even more opportunities, and more pay.
Bilingual + ESL
Districts continue to prioritize bilingual and ESL educators, with some offering thousands of dollars in additional annual stipends for qualifying positions.
Special Education
Special education teachers are in high demand across participating districts. Depending on the district and assignment, qualifying positions may also come with additional stipends.
STEM + Technology
Math, science, computer science, and technology skills are wanted in the classroom. Some districts identify these as high-need areas and offer additional compensation for qualified applicants.
Career + Technical Education
The skills you already have could become the skills you teach. CTE creates opportunities for educators to prepare students for careers through hands-on learning in specialized fields.
English Language Arts + Reading
A love of reading, writing, and communication can lead to opportunities in the classroom. Secondary ELAR is considered a critical-need area.
More skills can mean more opportunities. Specialized certifications can help you stand out and may qualify you for additional stipends, incentives, or even certification and coursework assistance.
Find what you're good at. Then see where teaching can take it.
Fast facts
Want the quick version? Here are the numbers behind teaching, from starting salaries and bilingual stipends to long-term earning potential.
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Lots of opportunities to find your path. Build a career that gives back: competitive pay, benefits, growth, and the chance to do work that matters.
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