Master's Degree $1,000 (Master of Education)

For teachers required to have the following endorsement/field in their assignment, add:

• World Languages $2,000

• Special Education $7,500

• 5-12 Math or Science $2,000

• Dyslexia $2,000

• RN $1,000

The District reserves the right to adjust salary amounts for the 2025-2026 school year to meet the District’s budget needs in creating this salary schedule and comply with any mandated legislative changes. Impacted District employees will receive written notice of salary adjustments, if any, prior to the penalty free resignation deadline for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Lovejoy Independent School District is an “Annualized Compensation” employer.  Salaries earned over a 10-month or 11-month period are spread over 12 months depending on the employee’s classification.  Paychecks are issued monthly on the 15th of the month (exceptions are made for holidays and weekends).

The following annual pay cycles shall apply for employment classifications in the District: Professional Personnel, Secretaries, Clerks,  Aides,  Maintenance and Central Distribution Personnel 

• 12-month employees – July 1 through June 30

• 11-month employees- August 1 through July 31

• 10-month employees – September 1 through August 31

New employees are given the option (first year only) of receiving their paychecks based on 12 months (13th check advance).