[Tribune7]

Gym teachers here are often among the highest paid members of the bargaining unit -- earning up to $70,000 (not incl benefits or coaching fees) for 190 days a year of pretty soft work.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I don't see the need for gym class in High School - elementary yes, the kids need to burn off some excess energy and need the fun in the day - but by High School, they should be using that time better.

The district we were in while in PA had a scale that paid $85,000 for any teacher with 10 years service and a Master's Degree....... I think almost any teacher in Texas would choke to see that figure - I've never compared to see if the salary was actually showing any results for PA students -

[eeriegeno]

Gym teachers here are often among the highest paid members of the bargaining unit -- earning up to $70,000 (not incl benefits or coaching fees) for 190 days a year of pretty soft work.

Interesting!!!! On the coaching fees, any idea what they might be? Do they get paid any more (or less) for winning (or losing)?????