Georgia / Jefferson County Board of Education
Agency file
The Jefferson County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 476 employees with median total compensation of $29,676; the highest distinct record was $155,999.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 476 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($29,676) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $80,871 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,805. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Superintendent/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Samuel Dasher is a Superintendent at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $155,999.
Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Stacy Arnold holds the role of Deputy/Assoc/Assistant Superintendent at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,528.
Principal/Jefferson County Board of Education
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At Jefferson County Board of Education, Carl Prescott serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,271.
Principal/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Moya Pope holds the role of Principal at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,465.
Finance/Business Service Manager/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Brianna Wiley works as a Finance/Business Service Manager for Jefferson County Board of Education. Brianna earned $106,401 in 2025.
Principal/Jefferson County Board of Education
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At Jefferson County Board of Education, Melvin Farmer serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,100.
Special Education Interrelated/Jefferson County Board of Education
Kelvin Farmer is a Special Education Interrelated at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $105,994.
Principal/Jefferson County Board of Education
Christina Ethridge is a Principal at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $104,711.
Director of Curriculum/Instr/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Dana Williams works as a Director of Curriculum/Instr for Jefferson County Board of Education. Dana earned $104,672 in 2025.
Director of Curriculum/Instr/Jefferson County Board of Education
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At Jefferson County Board of Education, Teris Lambert serves as a Director of Curriculum/Instr. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,672.
Special Education Director/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Phrashunda Hudson holds the role of Special Education Director at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,483.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Marlo East works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Jefferson County Board of Education. Marlo earned $99,886 in 2025.
Alternative School Director/Jefferson County Board of Education
Matthew Howard holds the role of Alternative School Director at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,595.
Teacher of Profound Intellectual/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Mitchell Vaughn serves as a Teacher of Profound Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,138.
Special Education Interrelated/Jefferson County Board of Education
Tonesa Curry holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,028.
Personnel/Human Resources Director/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Greshun Nicholson is a Personnel/Human Resources Director at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $93,180.
Assistant Principal/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Iantha Kittles serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,903.
Grade 3 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Tracy Knight serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,883.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Michael Mathis is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $90,145.
Instructional Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Dana Holmes holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,243.
Principal/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Jessica Howard serves as a Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,175.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, William Wood serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,447.
Instructional Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Patricia Hall holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,187.
Instructional Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Krystal Brown serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,083.
Assistant Principal/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Ke Heath serves as a Assistant Principal. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,299.
Instructional Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Sharon Flakes serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,243.
Assistant Principal/Jefferson County Board of Education
Demetris Jenkins holds the role of Assistant Principal at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,222.
Instructional Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
Valerie Roberson holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,083.
Military Science Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
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Andrea Smith is a Military Science Teacher at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,016.
Special Education Interrelated/Jefferson County Board of Education
Michelle Holley-Bryan is a Special Education Interrelated at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,777.
In-School Susp Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
At Jefferson County Board of Education, Marleau Blount serves as a In-School Susp Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,313.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Robert Brock holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,177.
Special Education Interrelated/Jefferson County Board of Education
Marisa Hartley works as a Special Education Interrelated for Jefferson County Board of Education. Marisa earned $84,713 in 2025.
Kindergarten Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
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At Jefferson County Board of Education, Shirley Palmer serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,200.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Irvin Swint holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Jefferson County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,573.
Grade 2 Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Sonya Davis is a Grade 2 Teacher at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,447.
Teacher Support Specialist/Jefferson County Board of Education
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At Jefferson County Board of Education, Cassandra Walker serves as a Teacher Support Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,122.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Jefferson County Board of Education
Cynthia Cobb is a Teacher of Severe Intellectual at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $83,005.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Jefferson County Board of Education
Stephanie Lewis is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,973.
Special Education Interrelated/Jefferson County Board of Education
Stacy Brown is a Special Education Interrelated at Jefferson County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $82,763.