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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:
- Hold a valid Tennessee educator license, permit, or waiver
- Be staffed at a K–12 school site during the 2024–25 school year
- Be evaluated in TNCompass under the “teacher” category
- Have worked more than 120 days during the 2024–25 school year (across any TN district)
- Be in a full-time employment status
- 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
M-SCS Employee Type Salary Schedules Details
School Administrators
TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES
TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES
TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES
TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES
TEACHERS & TEACHER TYPES
Social Workers and Psychologist
Social Workers and Psychologist
Social Workers and Psychologist
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
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Salary Schedules
