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SISD Proud to Pay Our Teachers More

The teaching profession is one of the most valuable forces in our society today. The San Antonio area has
approximately 15 public school districts and Southside ISD remains committed to being one of the top paying
school districts for teachers. Here’s the salary comparison for neighboring districts:
Step/Years
Taught Southside Northside Harlandale Southwest East Central San Antonio North East
0 $56,135 $56,675 $55,500 $55,300 $54,100 $54,200 $54,250
5 $58,739 $58,350 $56,752 $55,300 $57,144 $55,188 $55,450
10 $60,922 $60,525 $59,689 $58,922 $60,856 $56,264 ---
15 $63,652 $62,200 $61,282 $60,872 $61,526 $57,394 $59,200
20 $66,436 $63,990 $63,730 $63,872 $62,945 $58,768 $61,000
25 $68,514 $66,340 $66,243 $66,872 $65,237 $60,140 $63,250
30 $71,217 $68,840 $69,840 $69,472 --- $61,514 ---

Unfortunately, teacher compensation is lower than other I also wanted similar demographics in the student
college educated workers. School districts across the population. I actually drive a long distance but
nation are facing a severe shortage of teachers due to the don’t mind the drive. When I saw Southside’s
fact that college students are not choosing to enter the compensation and the fact that the district pays twice
education profession. With the San Antonio area having a month, I felt appreciated more than ever. Believe
stiff competition for teachers, Southside strives to remain me, it would have taken me 30 years in my former
competitive in order to attract quality teachers. district to make what I’m making here at 16 years.”
Southside was able to hire a large percentage of Stacy Galvan, a teacher with 22 years of experience
experienced teachers this year which could be attributed is also new to the district, and is a dyslexia specialist.
to pay for teachers with 15+ years of experience. Jessica She stated, “I’ve enjoyed my move to Southside. I’m
Vidaurri, a new teacher at Pearce Elementary School making $8,000+ more, but the best thing about this
stated, “I was with the same district for 16 years and I district for me is the kids. They are the most polite
wanted growth and the opportunity for leadership. kids I’ve ever worked with.”

Administration with teachers, left to right, Sandra Freidberg,
Anessa Trevizo, Ruby Cuevas, Kassidie Fraembs receiving Brittany Villiva (Left) and Jeannie Wayson (Right) showing
New Teacher Grants from the SEF. their colors at Freedom’s Hallway Contest.

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