Any Teachers from Kentucky?

[SKKY]

I'm looking for someone who could tell me a bit about what teaching is like in KY. Salary, benefits, placement, etc. I'm looking at teaching in Louisville (Born and raised there) when I retire from the Navy. Thanks in advanced for your candid input.

[iamthebandfanman]

1. well

im not sure about specifics or anything
but i do know that teachers in ohio and indiana have higher salaries and benefits, if that helps you at all.
i was in college for a teaching degree (music education) , but i really dont remember alot, bit of a blury time in my life. lol.

id probably suggest living in Louisville and crossing the river to teach in indiana tho ;)

[sadiesworld]

2. Hi Sailor!

Another (born and raised) Louisvillian here. :)

I'm not a teacher but my mother retired from the public school system a few years ago. I don't know what the starting salary is currently, but I believe she was making mid-to-upper $50s when she retired.

They have eased up on education requirements in the past few years-- allowing professional experience and other degrees to take the place of a formal degree in education. I don't know whether this would be of interest to you.

Demand remains reasonably high, particularly in math, science and special ed (mom was special ed and she still gets several calls a year with job offers).

The teachers' union IS engaged in an ongoing battle with Frankfort/Fletcher over benefits, particularly healthcare costs. They have kept them at bay so far, but... My mother retired with a nice pension and great healthcare benefits but retiree healthcare is also in Fletcher's sights.

Anyhow, hope this helps a bit.

[Roland99]

3. Kentucky Teaching Certificates - Grade Levels, Specializations, and ...

Perhaps this will help:

Kentucky Teaching Certificates
Grade Levels, Specializations, and Endorsements
http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/certlist.asp


Standard Routes to Certification for Teachers
http://www.kyepsb.net/certification/certstandardroutes.asp


Jefferson County Public Schools
Teachers Salary Schedule
2004-2005 School Year
http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/JobList/Teachersalaries.html