Why be a Teacher at Killeen ISD?

 Killeen Independent School District is the 4th most diverse school district in Texas. Serving the cities of Killeen, Fort Hood, Harker Heights, and Nolanville, Killeen ISD has over 50 campuses, employs over 6,100 individuals, and educates over 45,000 children. 


 Why Work At Killeen ISD?

Working at Killeen ISD has financial and professional development benefits for teachers.

Financial Benefits: 

As of July 2022, starting salary for a beginning teacher in Killeen ISD has been raised to $56,160 for the upcoming school year. Bilingual and special education instructors are eligible for competitive stipends. Bilingual teachers are now offered a yearly stipend of $7,500, and the Special Education self-contained teachers are offered a stipend of $5,000 per year. The increase of a $2,000 stipend has been created to help offset relocation costs for teachers moving to the district. 

Teachers can earn additional income by teaching at Summer School. 

Killeen ISD allows former employees to return to the district and receive credit for their previous Killeen ISD years of service, thus retaining and recruiting tenured employees.   

Professional Development Benefits:

Teachers are offered professional development opportunities such as a 1-on-1 teacher mentorship program and access to a Teacher Media Center. Killeen ISD also offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This program assists employees with a range of personal and professional needs. The program offers mental health, finance, legal, and more resources.

Employee Benefits:

Killeen ISD employees enjoy a multitude of insurance benefits that include:

  • Cafeteria Plan Administration
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: WEX
  • Dependent Day Care Accounts: WEX
  • Dependent Day Care Accounts
  • 403(b) Plan Administration
  • 457 ElitePlus
  • Optum Health Savings Account
  • Employee Assistance Program  

Work-Life Balance:

The school district respects the work-life balance of the teachers. The employees enjoy a week-long Spring Break, a week-long Thanksgiving break, and a two-week long Christmas break.

Queries regarding employee benefits, email: BenefitsHR@killeenisd.org

Killeen ISD aims to equip its staff with the tools required to create future-ready students through research-based practices. It is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing creative educators to maximize its students’ achievements.  


Steps to become a certified teacher in Killeen ISD:

  • Obtain a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
  • Complete an Educator Preparation Program
  • Pass the appropriate teacher certification exams
  • Submit an application to the State
  • If you are a first-time applicant, complete fingerprinting requirements
For more information on employee benefits, current job openings, and how to apply for a job at Killeen Independent School District, visit 200 N WS Young Dr. Killeen, TX - 76543 or browse through www.killeenisd.org

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