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PHARR, Texas – The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) Board of Trustees approved a competitive compensation plan for all employees for the 2024-2025 school year during a school board meeting held Monday, August 19, 2024.
Through continued efforts by the Superintendent and Administration, the following salary increases were discussed and voted on by the PSJA ISD School Board of Trustees:
- $58,300 starting pay ($1,500 increase for employees on the Teacher Pay Scale)
- A 3% increase from the midpoint for all other administrative/professional, clerical/paraprofessionals, and auxiliary employees
- $1,250 one-time loyalty stipend for full-time employees employed during the 2023-2024 school year as of August 26, 2024, and returning for 2024-2025
“I am happy to hear that we remain one of the highest paying districts in the region,” said PSJA School Board President Carlos Villegas during the meeting. “We take care of our staff day in and day out and even pay their health insurance. Thank you to Dr. Elias and his team.”
Compensation increases for teachers will continue to position PSJA ISD’s starting pay for teachers among the highest in the region. Additionally, PSJA ISD will continue to pay 100% of healthcare under the base plan at no cost for all full-time employees.
“At PSJA ISD, we’re a family, and this is part of our efforts to do what is best for our students and our staff,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alejandro Elias. “Thank you to our School Board for their vision and support in approving this compensation plan, and I commend our Business Office for ensuring we have a balanced budget for the 2024-2025 school year.”
In addition to continuing to offer competitive starting pay for teachers during the 2024-2025 school year, PSJA ISD was approved for the Texas Education Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) in 2022-2023. The district will continue an incentive program aimed at providing outstanding teachers with an accessible pathway to a six-figure salary. Currently, 28% of PSJA ISD teachers earn a salary of more than $80,000.
To join the PSJA Team and explore employment opportunities, individuals can visit www.psjaisd.us/jobs
