DeKalb County Schools Salary Schedule 2023

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  • 29th

    largest school district
    in the country

  • $49k

    starting salary

  • $96k

    max salary

  • 3

    years to tenure

  • 99,166

    students

  • 7,052

    teachers

  • 73%

    free/reduced lunch

Labor context

  • District is operating under board policies (Updated in Database every three years).
  • Collective bargaining is explicitly illegal. Teachers may join professional association.
  • Teachers do not collectively bargain with DeKalb County School District.

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Documents for DeKalb County School District

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  • Contracts/board policies
    • 2015 - 2016 Employee Handbook
    • 2014-2015 Employee Handbook
    • Board Policies for 2007-2008 SY
  • Academic calendars
    • 2018-2019
    • 2017-2018
    • 2016-2017
    • 2015-2016
    • 2014-2015
    • 2013-2014
    • 2011-2012
    • 2012-2013
    • 2010-2011
    • 2009-2010
    • 2008-2009
    • 2007-2008
    • 2006-2007
  • Evaluation handbooks
    • Georgia's Teacher Keys Effectiveness System
    • Georgia's Teacher Keys Effectiveness System
    • Georgia's Teacher Keys Effectiveness System
    • Georgia Teacher Keys Effectiveness System
    • Substitute Teacher Evaluation Form 2013-2014
    • Georgia Teacher Keys Effectiveness Handbook 2014-2015
    • Georgia Teacher Keys Effectiveness Handbook 2013-2014
    • Georgia Teacher Keys Effectiveness Handbook
  • Salary schedules
    • 2022-2023
    • 2021-2022
    • 2020-2021
    • 2019-2020
    • 2018-2019
    • 2017-2018
    • 2016-2017
    • 2015-2016
    • 2014-2015
    • 2013-2014
    • 2012-2013
    • 2011-2012
    • 2010-2011
    • 2009-2010
    • 2008-2009
    • 2007-2008
    • 2006-2007
    • 2005-2006
  • Other documents
    • Lead Teacher Salary Scale (2022-2023)
    • Lead Teacher Salary Scale (2021-2022)
    • Substitute Job Application (2021-2022)
    • Supplemental Pay (including substitutes and mentors) (2020-2021)
    • 2019-2020 Lead Teacher Salary Schedule ()
    • Substitute Job Description (2019-2020)
    • Compensation FAQs (2019-2020)
    • Compensation FAQs (2015-2016)
    • Substitute Teacher Job Description (2015-2016)
    • Substitute Teacher Evaluation Form (2015-2016)
    • Substitute Teacher Job Description (2014-2015)
    • Health Insurance Premiums (2014 Calendar Year)
    • Substitute Newsletter (Fall 2013)
    • Compensation FAQs (2013-2015)
    • Benefits Package (2013-2014)
    • (Substitute Newsletter)
    • Employee Handbook (2013-2014)
    • Code of Conduct (2012-2013)
    • Employee Handbook (2012-2013 )
    • Substitute newsletter (May 2012)
    • Teacher Support Specialists (2011-2013)

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Will DeKalb County teachers get a raise in 2022?

Although it's not as large as the amount they received last year, DeKalb County teachers and support staff will be getting another pay raise with passage of the 2022-23 budget, and they have the Board of Education and Director of Schools to thank for it.

How much do paraprofessionals make in DeKalb County?

How much does a Paraprofessional make at Dekalb County School District of Georgia in the United States? Average Dekalb County School District of Georgia Paraprofessional yearly pay in the United States is approximately $23,675, which meets the national average.

How much does Dekalb pay substitute teachers?

Average Dekalb County School District of Georgia Substitute Teacher hourly pay in Georgia is approximately $13.88, which meets the national average.

How much do teachers make in Georgia with a Masters?

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