The high-tech corridor is second only to downtown Dallas in terms of the number of job opportunities. Worth International Airport. RISD teachers receive a highly competitive salary. Critical needs stipends are paid as a first-year bonus to new teachers hired in selected critical need areas. Bilingual teachers receive an annual stipend.
Secondary teachers teach five classes in a seven-period day.
Seventy million dollars has been dedicated by our district to enhance technology in our schools. Cellular phone systems are in all 54 of our schools, providing each teacher with a cellular phone and voice mail. As of 1998-99, every RISD teacher receives a laptop computer that will enable the teacher to plan and implement lessons using the latest technology. Richardson ISD teachers are in the enviable position of teaching at professional heights through a comprehensive staff development program. A Leadership Development Academy has been implemented for teachers interested in administration.