For most school districts do you need a masters in education to get the extra money

For most school districts do you need a masters in education to get the extra money?
I am thinking of teaching in another state. I have a Master's Degree but it's not in education. still, the district where i teach pays me extra for having a master's degree. Is that the case in most other districts?
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1
No, not necessarily, it may be the place where you are that is holding you back.


2
idk


3
That is the case, there's a specific pay scale in every state that's based on the level of education that you have. Be careful because some states or districts won't hire teachers that they have to pay more, they prefer people who are fresh out of college because they can pay less. Unfortunately this is the case. I have several friends who are more than qualified to teach but were denied positions simply because they have masters degrees. As much as it sucks, that's just the case. One friend of mine was forced to Sub. teach in a county where they wouldn't hire her full time b/c of her Masters. She ended up being a sub who was overqualified for the position.


4
Yes, it is. I have a masters in a field close to mine and I get credit in school districts for it. Some schools may not, but I've never heard of one. Some may require an in state course, but since you've already been teaching with this master's, you shouldn't have any problems.


5
yes-plain and simple


6
Yes. At least the school districts I know in my state have salary scales that are in a grid construction. You travel down the grid for each year you have taught. You travel across the grid according to the degrees and college credits/clock hours of work you have. Each district has its own scale, but they are constructed the same way. Some districts may give you extra money at BS + 15 credits; others may wait until BS + 25 credits. But if you have a masters, you bypass the BS sections and move across to the MA or MS. The part I don't know is if the districts will accept your masters since it is not in education. It won't matter at the high school level, but it could make a difference in primary positions.


7
Not here in Texas! I have two masters and only get $1000 for the whole year BEFORE taxes. :-(