Baltimore’s school board has reached an agreement on a new two-year contract with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) which increases teacher pay, raises the minimum starting salary, and provides a new teacher career ladder.
The new teacher career ladder provides multiple teacher leadership roles and career advancement opportunities without having to leave the classroom.
The new starting salary will be over $60,000, which exceeds what is required by law, and provides a higher base salary for all teachers. There will also be faster progression for teachers climbing the salary scale. Overall, the new contract is geared towards prioritizing teacher development while keeping them close to the classroom…