In addition to the starting teacher salary, the following stipends will be available for 2026-27 Special Education professionals:

• $1,000-$3,500 Special Education (depending on position)
• $10,000 Speech Language Pathologist

$5,000 Additional Critical Shortage Stipend

• Licensed School Psychologists
• Diagnosticians
• Speech Language Pathologists
• SPED Teachers Self-Contained Units
  • Alternative Learning Environment (ALE)
  • Adaptive Behavior and Communication (ABC)
  • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
  • Behavior Adjustment program (BA)
    Behavior Analysis Services and Education (BASE)
  • Functional Behavioral Environment (FBE)

Employees in our district have access to several perks:

• Competitive teacher salaries (starting at $63,000)
• Full benefits package, including programs for employee assistance and financial wellness.
• Low-cost employee clinic for non-emergency visits.
• Children and grandchildren of nonresident employees can attend GISD schools, including Pre-K.
• Discounted community swim passes at the GISD Natatorium.
• A two-year 1-on-1 mentorship program for beginning teachers called Project Goal.
• Teacher technology package
• Leadership scholarships for graduate degrees
• Teachers have the opportunity to participate in the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program