How are raises calculated?
The Allen ISD salary schedule consists of four pay structures: administrative/professional, paraprofessional, manual trades and technical.  Within each of these pay structures, individual pay grades are arranged in a job worth hierarchy.  Each pay grade has a minimum, midpoint and maximum rate.  A new employee to the district is initially placed on the appropriate entry-level salary schedule based on total years of experience and degree. In all cases, however, the entry-level salary will fit within the minimum and maximum levels of the pay grade range.

Subsequent raises are determined based on a board-approved percent increase to the midpoint of the salary range.  All employees within a given pay grade receive the same dollar amount per day pay increase to the midpoint.

Example: AISD hires a bachelor degreed teacher with 7 years experience. According to the 2004-05 salary schedule, this teacher is hired at a $210.71 daily rate for 187 days which equals $39,402. The midpoint of this pay grade is currently $260.20. If the board approves a 3% raise for 2005-06, then all bachelor degreed teachers would receive an additional $7.80 per day for a total raise of $1,460 per year. All staff on a given pay grade will receive the same daily rate increase. However, individual percentage increases will vary due to individual base salaries. After the Board of Trustees has approved the 2005-06 salary and benefits schedule, all employees will receive notice of 05-06 salary. 

I would like to become a volunteer. What do I need to do?
Volunteers may register through the school district's Volunteer Online Application. Volunteers must complete a criminal history background check annually. If you are a new resident to Texas and hold an out-of-state driver's license, you may be required to complete an additional form for a background check. If you do not hold a social security number or a driver's license, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance. The school district pays for the background check and then provides a list of eligible volunteers to the school campuses.

What is the process to get an interview with Allen ISD?
As a vacancy occurs, administrators have the applicant database available to them to review applicants to consider for interview. The administrator exercises his or her discretion in determining which applicants to contact. We try to interview as many applicants as possible; however not all applicants are interviewed. Interviews are centered on vacancies and need.

As an Allen ISD employee, what normal deductions would come from my paycheck?
As a permanent employee, you could expect 6.4% deduction for teacher retirement; 1.45% for medicare; 0.65% for TRS medicare; and federal income tax per tax chart. These are all mandatory deductions. If you are eligible for teacher retirement, we do not take a deduction for social security tax. We have many voluntary deductions, for example medical, dental, life, 403B, 457, various professional dues, etc.

How often would I be paid?
All professionals and paraprofessionals are paid on the 15th of each month. All manual trade employees are paid semi-monthly on the 15th and 30th. This would include custodians, food services, kid's club, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, etc.

What do I need for a completed application?
For employment, you will need all official transcripts with degree posted, raised college seal, and registrar's signature. You will also need an official teacher's certificate and/or license. Human Resources keeps applications for two years.

How can I become a substitute for the Allen ISD?
Fill out an application, have 3 reference forms completed and submitted to Human Resources, secure copy of transcripts (copy of high school diploma if no college) and submit to HR. On receipt of your application, a background check will be done and on approval, you will need to attend Substitute Orientation.

How do I get information on what benefits are offered to the employees of Allen ISD?
Click here for employee benefit information. Additional questions can be directed to the Benefit Office at 972-727-7196. Full benefits packets are provided upon hire.

Can I become Texas certified if I hold a Teacher's certificate from another state, U.S. or territory?
An applicant who has been issued a standard certificate or credential from another state, US territory, or another country, may apply for a Texas certificate. The credential must be equivalent to a certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), and must not have been revoked, suspended, or pending such action. SBEC will evaluate an expired credential provided it was standard at the time of issuance. A statement issued by the authorized licensing agency in another state, US territory or country specifying eligibility for standard certification upon completion of certain employment or examination requirements will have the same standing as a standard certificate. To receive a packet or additional information, you may call their toll free number at 1-888-863-5880.