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$2000 Bonus For Eligible MSCS Educators

As part of the 2025 Special Legislative Session, the Tennessee General Assembly passed Chapter 7 of the Public Acts of the 1st Extraordinary Session, establishing a $2,000 one-time bonus for qualifying K–12 educators across the state.

We are pleased to inform you that eligible educators in our district will receive this $2,000 bonus on the August 1, 2025 payday, pending final fund transfer from the state.

Bonus Overview:

  • This one-time bonus is part of the Education Freedom Scholarship Act, Section 4.
  • Local school boards were required to pass a resolution to participate in the bonus program. Our board met this requirement by the June 1, 2025 deadline.
  • The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) anticipates sending bonus funds to us by the end of this week.

Amount & Tax Information:

  • Eligible educators will receive $2,000 gross.
  • The state will also send additional funds to cover the district’s share of benefits (Social Security, Medicare, and TCRS).
  • Like any other payroll payment, your employee-paid benefits and taxes will be deducted from the bonus.


Eligibility Criteria:

Educators must meet all of the following conditions:

  1. Hold a valid Tennessee educator license, permit, or waiver
  2. Be staffed at a K–12 school site during the 2024–25 school year
  3. Be evaluated in TNCompass under the “teacher” category
  4. Have worked more than 120 days during the 2024–25 school year (across any TN district)
  5. Be in a full-time employment status
  6. Spend the majority of the day providing direct services to students

Eligible roles may include:

  • General education and Pre-K teachers
  • Interventionists
  • School counselors
  • Library/media specialists

Not Eligible:

  • Administrators
  • Instructional supervisors
  • Part-time staff
  • Individuals employed fewer than 120 days

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M-SCS Employee Type Salary Schedules Details

School Administrators

TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES

TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES

  • Elementary AP (10.5 Month
  • Elementary (12 - Month)
  • Middle AP (10.5 Month)
  • Middle (12 Month)
  • High School AP (10.5 Month)
  • High School (12 Month)

TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES

TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES

TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES

  • 10-Month Schedule
  • 10.5-Month Schedule
  • 11-Month Schedule
  • 12-Month Schedule

Social Workers and Psychologist

Social Workers and Psychologist

Social Workers and Psychologist

  • 10-Month Social Worker and Psychologist Schedule
  • 10.5-Month Social Worker and Psychologist Schedule
  • 11-Month Social Worker and Psychologist Schedule
  • 12- Month Social Worker and Psychologist Schedule

Specialized Positions

Social Workers and Psychologist

Social Workers and Psychologist

 Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. Audiologist (12-Month only)

Specialized Positions


  • 10-Month Specialized Schedule 
  • 10.5-Month Specialized Schedule 
  • 12-Month Specialized Schedule

Memphis-Shelby County Schools Salary Schedules

Salary Schedules

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