Signing Bonus (one-time)

• Bilingual certified teacher - $10,000 (2-year commitment)
• Certified teacher (early signing - limited time) - $2,500
• Bus Driver - $500

Teaching Stipends (annual)

• Bilingual certified teacher - $5,000
• 7-12 science - $3,000
• 7-12 math - $3,000
• 9-12 foreign language - $2,000
• Self-contained SPED - $2,000
• Department chair/Lead teacher - $1,000
• PK-12 ESL - $500

Substitute daily pay rates

• Texas certified teacher $85
• Long-term sub (more than 15 days in same position) $100
• 12 college hours $75
• No college hours $65

Salary Scales

The salary scale for all GISD positions is updated annually as approved by the Board of Trustees. To view the 2022-2023 salary schedule, in addition to the teacher/counsleor/librarian pay scale, click here.

Employee Benefits

• Gainesville ISD pays $291.66/month to all employees who participate in the medical plans offered.
• Gainesville ISD provides $20,000 in life insurance benefits at no cost to the employee.
• Gainesville ISD provides Care Flight insurance that covers an entire household at no cost to the employee.
• Sick and Personal Leave
• Retirement benefits through Texas Retirement System (TRS)
• For more information on benefits as a GISD employee, visit the benefits page.

Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers

Every year TEA submits a list of teacher shortage areas by subject matter and a list of designated low-income schools to the U.S. Department of Education. Teachers with certain types of student loans may qualify for partial loan forgiveness, deferment, or cancellation benefits. Eligibility for these benefits depends on the type of loan the teacher has, the date of his or her first loan, and whether the teacher serves in a designated low-income school or subject matter teacher shortage area. For additional information, click here to visit the TEA website.