Salary and Benefits
Turn your passion into a career. Teachers at Quincy Public Schools receive a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities to earn more through additional experience, coursework, and new responsibilities.
Teachers Salaries
Quincy Public Schools provides competitive starting salaries for new teachers, along with opportunities for salary growth. Check the teacher salary schedule to get an estimate of your potential earnings. Teachers may also be eligible for other benefits such as Longevity bonuses, Professional Discretionary Funds, etc as negotiated through the QPS Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Teacher Benefits
Teachers of Quincy Public Schools have access to a range of health insurance plans. Coverage for teachers and their families. In addition, teachers receive dental and vision benefits. For more details, please visit the QPS Employee Benefits and City of Quincy Employee Benefits.
Teachers also have the opportunity to earn stipends, participate in professional development, access a range of free apps—including Canvas, Smore, and Headspace—and enjoy teacher discounts.
Furthermore, the district offers professional and confidential support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing resources to help manage job-related stress that may affect both employees and their families.
Retirement
The Quincy Contributory Retirement System is a pension plan that serves public employees, retirees, and survivors of Quincy, MA including providing retirement, disability, and death benefits to teachers within the Quincy Public Schools.
Professional Development
New teachers to the district are paired with accomplished and experienced teacher leaders who provide individualized mentoring and coaching. They engage in activities such as conferencing, modeling, co-teaching, observing, and offering targeted support in areas that present challenges for first-year educators. Additionally, educators actively participate in ongoing professional development throughout the year offered at the school and district levels.