July 17, 2024
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Pay raises for teachers, assistant teachers, and hourly employees, made possible through savings gained from the Optimization Plan combined with favorable legislative action, represent the most significant pay increase in recent JPS history. |
The Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees has approved a significant increase in the local supplement added to the State of Mississippi's minimum pay for school teachers, alongside a notable pay raise for hourly-paid staff. This decision reflects the district’s commitment to investing in its human capital and enhancing the quality of education.
For the 2024-2025 school year, teachers and other certified staff on the teacher salary schedule will see an increase in their local supplement. The impact will vary based on individual experience and certification levels. The new supplement minimums are as follows:
- Teachers with 0-20 years of service: $5,000
- Teachers with 21-30 years of service: $5,250
- Teachers with over 31 years of service: $5,500
This adjustment represents the largest increase in Jackson Public Schools' local supplement history. The local supplement is added to the state-mandated minimum salary, with each district establishing and maintaining its own rates. This increase has been made possible by the $18 million in additional revenues from the state legislature’s new funding formula, as well as savings from the District’s Optimization for Equity Plan.
"I’m very excited to provide such significant salary increases for JPS team members," said Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene. "As we continue to strive for excellence in education, and to hold ourselves to even higher standards of service and outcomes for scholars, it is imperative that we pay our people competitive wages. We must treat them with respect, and one of the clearest demonstrations of that respect is in the way that we compensate them."
JPS Superintendent discusses historic pay increase for teachers and staff.
“We are grateful to the Legislature for recognizing the need to increase school funding,” said Earl Burke, JPS Chief Operations Officer. “These additional dollars will directly enhance the quality of instruction and service in our District.”
The increased local supplement positions JPS teachers as the highest-paid in the Jackson metropolitan area. Additionally, the JPS Board has approved increased hourly wages for classified staff, with a minimum raise of $2.00 per hour and skilled laborers or licensed positions receiving up to $7.00 per hour more.
Jackson Public Schools remains committed to attracting and retaining high-quality educators and support staff, ensuring the best possible educational outcomes for its scholars.
