Georgia / Newton County Board of Education
Agency file
The Newton County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 3,551 employees with median total compensation of $37,312; the highest distinct record was $247,805.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,551 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($37,312) — 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 $89,928 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,060. 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.
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Record list
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Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Melinda Atkinson works as a Special Education Interrelated for Newton County Board of Education. Melinda earned $87,240 in 2025.
High School Counselor/Newton County Board of Education
Christy Sedlacek works as a High School Counselor for Newton County Board of Education. Christy earned $87,219 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Newton County Board of Education
Gilbert Alexander works as a Instructional Specialist P-8 for Newton County Board of Education. Gilbert earned $87,094 in 2025.
Middle School Explor Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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Emily Lumpkin is a Middle School Explor Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $87,069.
Teacher of Moderate Intellectual/Newton County Board of Education
Heather Wood is a Teacher of Moderate Intellectual at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,983.
Grade 3 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Alisha Durand serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,975.
Preschool Special Education Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Teresa Moore serves as a Preschool Special Education Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,861.
Instructional Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
Niesha Speights holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,809.
Teacher of Mild Intellectual/Newton County Board of Education
Monica Jackson holds the role of Teacher of Mild Intellectual at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,761.
Middle School Counselor/Newton County Board of Education
Constance Rogers is a Middle School Counselor at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,515.
Early Intervention Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Kimberly Porterfield serves as a Early Intervention Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,503.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Linda Green serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,493.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Newton County Board of Education
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Sandra Merritt works as a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) for Newton County Board of Education. Sandra earned $86,467 in 2025.
School Social Worker/Newton County Board of Education
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Letecia Ray is a School Social Worker at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,407.
Vocational/Newton County Board of Education
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Mary Maxwell holds the role of Vocational at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,293.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Amy Weaver serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,239.
Facilitator/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Sherlelle Holder Lynch serves as a Facilitator. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,239.
Adapted Phys Education Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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Latrelle Cawthon is a Adapted Phys Education Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,239.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Andrea Hughes works as a Special Education Interrelated for Newton County Board of Education. Andrea earned $86,239 in 2025.
Teacher of Severe Intellectual/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Daniel Dage serves as a Teacher of Severe Intellectual. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,239.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Felita Milon works as a Special Education Interrelated for Newton County Board of Education. Felita earned $86,226 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
Elizabeth Coody holds the role of Instructional Specialist at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,193.
Middle School Counselor/Newton County Board of Education
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Rebecca Bates holds the role of Middle School Counselor at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,191.
Technology Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
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Danita Copeland is a Technology Specialist at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $86,172.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Bobbie Johnson works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Bobbie earned $86,078 in 2025.
Grade 5 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Kimberly Newsom serves as a Grade 5 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,939.
Special Education Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
At Newton County Board of Education, Willie Rooks serves as a Special Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,919.
Elementary Counselor/Newton County Board of Education
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Latronia Smith-Shealey works as a Elementary Counselor for Newton County Board of Education. Latronia earned $85,908 in 2025.
Grade 2 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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Kwaseera Dixie works as a Grade 2 Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Kwaseera earned $85,896 in 2025.
Special Education Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
Tiffany Lynch is a Special Education Specialist at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,885.
Instructional Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
Martha Mcgowan works as a Instructional Specialist for Newton County Board of Education. Martha earned $85,884 in 2025.
Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Newton County Board of Education
Shalaiwah Neil works as a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) for Newton County Board of Education. Shalaiwah earned $85,867 in 2025.
Special Education Interrelated/Newton County Board of Education
Earl Larimer holds the role of Special Education Interrelated at Newton County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,854.
Instructional Specialist/Newton County Board of Education
Sarah Bomar works as a Instructional Specialist for Newton County Board of Education. Sarah earned $85,835 in 2025.
School Social Worker/Newton County Board of Education
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S Zielenske works as a School Social Worker for Newton County Board of Education. S earned $85,773 in 2025.
Early Intervention Primary Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Joy Fielding works as a Early Intervention Primary Teacher for Newton County Board of Education. Joy earned $85,630 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Shelbye Hall is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,572.
Grade 7 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
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Nikisha Shields is a Grade 7 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,562.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Duane Williams is a Grades 9-12 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,558.
Grade 6 Teacher/Newton County Board of Education
Wendi Carnes is a Grade 6 Teacher at Newton County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $85,504.