Teacher Salary Schedule for 2026-27 School Year
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
Original PDF coming soon — check reedschools.org for the source document.
In plain English
What this document actually says
This is the official salary schedule for Reed Union School District teachers, counselors, and librarians for the 2026-27 school year. Salaries range from $80,498 to $154,565 based on education level (Bachelor's degree to BA+75 units) and years of experience (1-25 years). The schedule represents a 3% increase over the previous year. Teachers work 186 days annually (188 for new teachers). Additional compensation includes: $1,500 for Master's degrees, $1,200 for Doctoral degrees, $1,100 annually for National Board Certification, and a $6,500 stipend for Grade Level Coordinators who work 196 days. Registration fees for National Board Certification are covered up to $1,300.
What this means for your family
This salary schedule helps the district attract and retain qualified teachers for your children. Competitive salaries support teacher stability and experience levels in classrooms. The 3% increase and additional stipends for advanced degrees and leadership roles recognize teacher expertise, which directly benefits student learning and school quality.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.