The Del Valle Independent School District Board of Trustees this week approved a 6% salary increase for all teachers, librarians, counselors, nurses, paraprofessionals, auxiliary staff, and administration. The raises move the district’s starting teacher salary to $58,000 per year, while the minimum hourly rate for auxiliary staff climbs to $16 per hour, and $22 per hour for bus drivers.
In addition, hourly staff and teachers will be eligible to earn an additional $1,000 stipend by completing their professional development plan during the school year.
“This is the second year in a row that we have increased teacher salaries by 6%. Del Valle ISD teachers and staff are the heart of the district, providing our students with care and love,” said Superintendent Dr. Annette Tielle “Our raises over the past several years set DVISD apart and make it a destination district for educators and staff across the state.”
In addition to competitive salaries, Del Valle ISD offers employees stipends for hard-to-fill positions, including an increase for Bilingual Certified Teachers to $7,500 and Special Education Teachers to $5,000. Other stipends include $3,000 for Secondary Science and Math Teachers.
“The Board is proud to offer a continued commitment toward being ahead of the curve and very competitive in our pay. We appreciate the work that our staff and teachers do for our students and families and we are proud to bring this significant increase to all staff,” said Board President Rebecca A. Birch.
