Re: NMteacher's salaries

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On 12/25/08, Melissa L. wrote:
> On 12/24/08, CBrown wrote:
>> What school district pay highest in Albuquerque area?
>
> Funny I came across this question today, as I was researching
> salaries in the state of NM this morning. I was under the
> impression that the state sets the salaries but perhaps I am
> wrong. I was only looking at Santa Fe and was APPALLED at the
> base salary for a Tier I teacher. It was about $30,000/year.
> That is absolutely insulting; you must teach under Tier I for
> 3 years (I believe) to advance to Tier II. After completing
> at least a post-baccalaureate program AND passing exams, to
> only be paid $30k for such a job is shameful.
>
> I'll do some research on other areas...I really wanted to
> consider a move to NM but no way can I live on $30k.

It is shameful. I am tier ll. I will research more , however It
would be a huge pay cut fdor me. I am also interested in Forida
but I was researching last night and FL has low salaries too. I
am not sure about the cost of living.

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