Arkansas / AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind / Teacher I

Job-title file

Teacher I

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

24 employees hold this title in AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind. Median total compensation for the role is $52,137, above the department median of $52,137.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $52,137
Agency median: $52,137
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,137$63,295+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 24 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across Arkansas

Teacher I is held in 3 Arkansas departments. In AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind, the median of $52,137 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

AR Department of Human Services

$55,729 · 13

Department of Workforce Services

$52,137 · 1

Median total compensation for the Teacher I role in other Arkansasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Teacher beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 12 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $57,351 ranks #9 of 12. See Teacher across all of Arkansas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Davis School District, Utah

$125,139 · 7

California

$123,221 · 879

City of Boston

$122,781 · 5,388

New York City

$106,285 · 55,118

School District of Philadelphia

$94,011 · 7,117

Georgia

$74,385 · 161

District of Columbia

$71,579 · 60

South Carolina

$63,112 · 11

Median total compensation for comparable Teacherroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Nancy Hicks

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$63,601

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $63,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,601
Hire date: 08-10-2020
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082439

Nancy Hicks is a Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-10-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $63,601. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Thomas Varner

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$62,935

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,935
Hire date: 01-07-2014
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082387

Thomas Varner is a Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-07-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $62,935. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Janie Kimble

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$59,471

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $59,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,471
Hire date: 08-24-1998
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082412

Janie Kimble is a Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-24-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $59,471. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Brian Tanner

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$56,696

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $56,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,696
Hire date: 08-11-2014
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082600

Brian Tanner works as a Teacher I for AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-11-2014. Brian earned $56,696 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Elizabeth Spilman

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$55,656

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $55,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,656
Hire date: 08-10-2016
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082587

Elizabeth Spilman is a Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-10-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $55,656. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Kristina Miller

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$54,637

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,637
Hire date: 02-11-2016
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082442

At AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind, Kristina Miller serves as a Teacher I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-11-2016. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,637. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Loretta Pruss

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$54,637

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $54,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,637
Hire date: 12-11-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082417

At AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind, Loretta Pruss serves as a Teacher I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-11-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,637. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Christina Robertson

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$53,576

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $53,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,576
Hire date: 08-02-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082585

Christina Robertson works as a Teacher I for AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-02-2021. Christina earned $53,576 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Brandy Mimms

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,535

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,535
Hire date: 08-19-2019
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082460

Brandy Mimms holds the role of Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-19-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,535. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Leslie Blaylock

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,535

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,535
Hire date: 08-16-2020
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082572

Leslie Blaylock works as a Teacher I for AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-16-2020. Leslie earned $52,535 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Shannon Varner

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,535

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,535
Hire date: 01-03-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082454

Shannon Varner is a Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-03-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $52,535. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Nionda Finney

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 08-09-2010
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082570

Nionda Finney holds the role of Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-09-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Christy Kellensworth

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 08-12-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082582

Christy Kellensworth holds the role of Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-12-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Breanna Rhodes

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 09-25-2023
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082452

At AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind, Breanna Rhodes serves as a Teacher I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-25-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Trista Burton

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 08-02-2016
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082436

Trista Burton works as a Teacher I for AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-02-2016. Trista earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Josie Hall

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 01-06-2025
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150727

Josie Hall works as a Teacher I for AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-06-2025. Josie earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Caitlin Pierce

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 08-12-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082563

At AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind, Caitlin Pierce serves as a Teacher I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Canedra Bingham

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 01-05-2015
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082506

Canedra Bingham holds the role of Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-05-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Suzanne Kenreich

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 02-22-2022
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082425

Suzanne Kenreich is a Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-22-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Savannah Jones

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 01-11-2021
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082494

Savannah Jones holds the role of Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-11-2021. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Jennifer Baxter

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 01-02-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082560

At AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind, Jennifer Baxter serves as a Teacher I within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 01-02-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Michelle Starke

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 08-12-2024
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082504

Michelle Starke works as a Teacher I for AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-12-2024. Michelle earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Julakha Bizly

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 01-20-2026
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082404

Julakha Bizly holds the role of Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Jackie Pompeo

Teacher I/AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 11-08-2017
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ETF05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082455

Jackie Pompeo is a Teacher I at AR School for the Deaf &Amp; Blind within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-08-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade Sgs06.