 Teacher who write courses or attend IEP meetings outside of the school day are paid at $20.50 per hour.Additionally, the teachers receive a defined benefit pension, health insurance (teachers contribute $1,650 per year towards the premium), Vision insurance, dental insurance, professional development courses reimbursement, 3 paid personal days, 10 paid sick days, and other benefits.As of 2007, Pennsylvania ranked in the top 10 states in average teacher salaries.