As a teacher in TV I too am wondering how anyone could be making $98,000. Our salary schedules are clearly posted on our district’s website, but they do not mention the all the fees, dues and other things that unvoluntarily are taken out of the paycheck. Additionally, TVUSD teachers voted to keep class size reduction and other programs, as well as teacher jobs by voluntarily taking a pay reduction for next year.
My first 2 years out of college I made way more money but teaching appeals to me and I think the salary is workable, though not generous. We do not have fablulous retirement programs, we have to reach a certain age and have to pay for our own healthcare in retirement, which currently for one person the cost is in excess of $800/month. I can’t imagine what it will be when I am ready to retire!
Anyone who thinks teachers are paid too well has no idea the amount of work we do and what our actual net pay ends up being. I am happy with my decision to teach, but still continually shocked by the lack of respect from the general community. When I voted to reduce my paycheck next year by a significant amount per month, as well as swallowing a 200% per month insurance cost raise, I did it to keep class size reductions for YOUR kids in their math and English classes, I did not receive a pink slip. At least in my district we have proven that most teachers want what is best for students even at a personal financial loss — what have you done for your community recently?
