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School Year
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| STUDENTS: How many days are students in school? |
182
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| STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year? |
Elementary: 1,231 hours, 32 minutes (total); middle and secondary: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Calculated based on 6 hour, 46 minutes X 182 days.
Contract - July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2015: p. 44, Art. 45.1.
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| TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school? |
186
Past Policy
189
Past Policy
192
Past Policy
189
Past Policy
189
Past Policy
192
Past Policy
192
Past Policy
192
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| TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days) |
Kindergarten: 11; Grades 1-5: 8; Grades 6-8 & 10-11: 10; Grads 9 & 12: 9
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School Day
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| How long is the school day for elementary students? |
6 hours, 46 minutes (total)
The agreed-to schedules may be replaced at a school which develops internally a restructured school schedule under the continuing internal school restructuring efforts being encouraged across the School District.
p. 44, Art. 45.1.
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| How long is the school day for secondary students? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch) |
elementary: 7 hours, 16 minutes for professional growth level, 8 hours for career ladder and extra teaching opportunity positions; secondary: 7 hours, 25 minutes
Secondary teachers work four 7 hour, 16 minute days and one 8 hour day per week, averaging a 7 hour, 25 minute work day. The agreed-to schedules may be replaced at a school which develops internally a restructured school schedule under the continuing internal school restructuring efforts.
p. 44, Art. 45; p. 49, Art. 48.
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| How much time is the teacher required to be on-site beyond the length of the student day? (This does not include time for meetings) |
elementary: 25 minutes (either before or after the student day); secondary: not specified
The agreed-to schedules may be replaced at a school which develops internally a restructured school schedule under the continuing internal school restructuring efforts being encouraged across the School District.
p. 42, Art. 45.1 & 2.
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Preparation Time
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| How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive? |
elementary: one period per day (25 minutes in length), which may occur before or after the student day;
middle: a minimum of five (5) preparation periods per week
Special education teachers may receive more than 1 period per day.
pp. 44 & 45, Art. 45.2.b & 5.b; p. 46, Art. 46.3.c & Art. 46.4.
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| How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive? |
one period per day
In addition to the preparation period, secondary teachers receive one professional period daily which may be used for purposes such as tutoring or professional development.
p. 46, Art. 46.1.a.
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| How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning? |
elementary: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents;
middle: the middle school schedule may continue to provide team planning time at the end or the beginning of three (3) school days each week in accordance with previously established middle school scheduling standards and practices. However, in such an event the total amount of assigned work time per week shall continue not to exceed five (5) times the amount of assigned work time in the regular middle school workday;
secondary: Teacher Interaction and Planning (TIP) time at high schools will occur every Wednesday for secondary teachers after the student day
Every effort should continue to be made to provide regular education and special education
teachers with the much needed collaboration and/or common planning time in order to plan and
modify instruction, prepare and modify assessments and to analyze data.
p. 46, Art. 46.3.e; p. 50, Art. 49.1; p. 49, Art. 48.1.c.
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Structure of the Salary Schedule
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| What type of salary schedule is in use? |
Non-traditional salary schedule / salary document
Pittsburgh uses a Career Ladder Salary Schedule where teachers advance vertically down a Professional Level with experience and across levels based on teacher effectiveness.
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| What is the average percent increase in pay earned for each additional year of experience? |
4.7% (based on the salaries in Professional Growth Level 1)
p. 1 (pdf).
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| Teachers in most districts earn a raise for each additional year of experience and an annual adjustment for cost of living and other factors. What is that average annual adjustment? (reported as a percentage of change from the previous year) |
1.8% (based on the salaries in Professional Growth Level 1)
p. 1 (pdf).
p. 1 (pdf).
Past Policy
1.0% (based on the salaries in Professional Growth Level 1)
Past Policy
0% (based on the salaries in Professional Growth Level 1)
Past Policy
0% (based on the career ladder)
Past Policy
1.21% (based on the traditional salary schedule)
Past Policy
1.22% (traditionaly salary schedule)
Past Policy
1.2% (traditionaly salary schedule)
2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
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| What is the average total change in salary accounting for both earning an additional year of experience and an annual adjustment for cost of living and other factors? (reported as the percentage of change from the previous year) |
6.6% (based on the salaries in Professional Growth Level 1)
p. 1 (pdf).
p. 1 (pdf).
Past Policy
5.7% (based on the salaries in Professional Growth Level 1)
Past Policy
4.7% (based on the salaries in Professional Growth Level 1)
Past Policy
4.5% (based on the career ladder)
Past Policy
9.19% (based on the traditional salary schedule)
Past Policy
9.13% (traditional salary schedule)
Past Policy
9.2% (traditional salary schedule)
2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
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| What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary? |
$0; on the career ladder schedule, pay is not differentiated by educational attainment.
p. 1 (pdf).
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| How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule? |
1 (on the career ladder schedule, pay is not differentiated by educational attainment
The Career Ladder Salary Schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance, not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
p. 1 (pdf).
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| In what year of service will a teacher with a bachelor's and/or master's degree reach the maximum salary (assuming no step freezes)? |
9 (assuming a teacher remains on Level 1)
Our answer does not reflect higher salaries due to Level movement. The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance, not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
p. 1 (pdf).
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Annual Salary
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| What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree? |
$41,127 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
p. 1 (pdf).
Past Policy
$40,400 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
Past Policy
$40,000 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate lane movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level every three years.
Past Policy
39,000
Past Policy
38,620 (traditional salary schedule);
39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
38,120 (traditional salary schedule); 39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
37,620 (traditional salary schedule); 39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
37,120
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience? |
$53,465 or $59,634, depending on the teacher's Professional Growth Level at 5 years experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
p. 1 (pdf).
Past Policy
$52,520 or $58,580, depending on the teacher's Professional Growth Level at 5 years experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
Past Policy
$52,000 or $58,000, depending on the teacher's performance level (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate lane movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level every three years.
Past Policy
50,000-55,000, depending on the teacher's performance level
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 levels which work similarly to lanes for advanced degrees on a traditional salary schedule, but horizontal movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies.
Past Policy
45,990 (traditional salary schedule);
50,000-55,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
45,490 (traditional salary schedule); 50,000-55,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
44,990 (traditional salary schedule); 48,000 (career ladder salary schedule)
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
44,490
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule? |
$61,691 - $102,818, depending on which Professional Growth Level a teacher ends his/her career (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
p. 1 (pdf).
Past Policy
$60,600 - $101,000, depending on which Professional Growth Level a teacher ends his/her career (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
Past Policy
$60,000 - $100,000, depending on the teacher's performance level (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate lane movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level every three years.
Past Policy
60,000-100,000, depending on the teacher's performance level.
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 levels which work similarly to lanes for advanced degrees on a traditional salary schedule, but horizontal movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies.
Past Policy
80,300 (traditional salary schedule);
60,000 - 114,000, depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
78,800 (traditional salary schedule); 60,000-114,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
77,300 (traditional salary schedule); 60,000-114,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
75,800
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| What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree? |
$41,427 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
p. 1 (pdf).
Past Policy
$40,400 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
Past Policy
$40,000 (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate lane movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level every three years.
Past Policy
39,000, advanced degrees do not factor into determining teacher pay on the Career Ladder
Past Policy
40,710 (traditional salary schedule);
39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
40,210 (traditional salary schedule); 39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
39,710 (traditional salary schedule); 39,000 (career ladder salary schedule)
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
39,210
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience? |
$53,465 or $59,634, depending on the teacher's Professional Growth Level at 5 years experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
p. 1 (pdf).
Past Policy
$52,520 or $58,580, depending on the teacher's Professional Growth Level at 5 years experience (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
Past Policy
$52,000 or $58,000, depending on the teacher's performance level (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate lane movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level every three years.
Past Policy
50,000-55,000, depending on the teacher's performance level; advanced degrees do not factor into determining teacher pay on the Career Ladder
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 levels which work similarly to lanes for advanced degrees on a traditional salary schedule, but horizontal movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies.
Past Policy
48,430 (traditional salary schedule);
50,000 - 55,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
47,930(traditional salary schedule); 50,000-55,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
47,430(traditional salary schedule); 48,000 (career ladder salary schedule)
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
46,930
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule? |
$61,691 - $102,818, depending on which Professional Growth Level a teacher ends his/her career (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
p. 1 (pdf).
Past Policy
$60,600 - $101,000, depending on which Professional Growth Level a teacher ends his/her career (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
Past Policy
$60,000 - $100,000, depending on the teacher's performance level (pay is not differentiated by educational attainment on the career ladder schedule)
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate lane movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level every three years.
Past Policy
60,000-100,000, depending on the teacher's performance level; advanced degrees do not factor into determining teacher pay on the Career Ladder
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 levels which work similarly to lanes for advanced degrees on a traditional salary schedule, but horizontal movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies.
Past Policy
84,300 (traditional salary schedule);
60,000 - 114,000, depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
82,800 (traditional salary schedule); 60,000-114,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
81,300 (traditional salary schedule); 60,000-114,000 depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)
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| What is the maximum annual salary available to teachers? What are the education requirements for this salary? In what year of service will a teacher receive this salary? |
$61,691 - $102,818 (depending on which Professional Growth Level a teacher ends his/her career; the career ladder does not base pay on advanced degrees); 9
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
p. 1 (pdf).
Past Policy
$60,600 - $101,000 (depending on which Professional Growth Level a teacher ends his/her career; the career ladder does not base pay on advanced degrees); 9
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
Past Policy
$60,000 - $100,000 (depending on performance level); the career ladder does not base pay on advanced degrees; 9
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate lane movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level every three years.
Past Policy
60,000 - 100,000 (depending on performance level); BA (the career ladder does not base pay on advanced degrees); 10
Past Policy
90,500; PhD and National Board Certification; 9.5 (traditional salary schedule);
60,000 - 114,000, depending on level (career ladder salary schedule)
Past Policy
84,400; PhD; 9.5
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Performance Pay
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| Is annual salary increase tied to evaluation rating? |
Yes
both step and level advancement are dependent on evaluation rating
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
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| If an annual salary increase is tied to evaluation rating, how do annual salary increases work? |
Step freeze for the lowest evaluation rating
Other
Level movement between steps 4 and 5, steps 7 and 8, after step 10 and every three years thereafter
The Career Ladder salary schedule includes 4 Professional Growth Levels which work similarly to lanes on a traditional salary schedule; however, rather than having educational attainment dictate Level movement, Professional Growth movement is awarded based on teacher evaluations and student performance not advanced studies. Teachers can advance a Level between Steps 4 and 5, Steps 7 and 8, after Step 10 and every 3 years thereafter.
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| Aside from annual salary increases, are other aspects of a teacher’s pay based on evaluation rating? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Do teachers earn performance pay for factors other than evaluation ratings? |
yes, teachers in STAR Schools who meet annual growth measures in student achievement will receive a school team bonus
p. 133, Art. 156.1.
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Other Differentiated Pay
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| Can a teacher earn additional pay by working in a school classified as "high-needs"? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'? |
Yes, new hires with certification in a designated high-need subject area are awarded an additional 2 steps on the Career Ladder Salary Schedule. If the hire is also teaching in a Staffing Support School, s/he is awarded an additional 3 steps on the Career Ladder Salary Schedule. Teachers of the emotionally disturbed earn a bonus of $1,000.
TR3 Contract - FULL: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2015: p. 91, Art. 115.1.e & f.
p. 11 (pdf).
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| Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay? |
yes, $4,600 per year
pp. 2 & 3.
p. 9 (pdf).
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| What compensation is offered to a teacher who serves as a department head at the secondary level? |
issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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General Salary Information
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| Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Can a teacher get credit on the salary schedule for subject-related work experience? How many years of experience are awarded for subject-related experience? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Are teachers eligible for a longevity bonus? If so, in what year(s) of service is a teacher eligible? |
n/a (longevity is not accounted for in the Career Ladder salary schedule)
Teachers hired prior to July 1, 2010 earn longevity bonuses after 22 years and every year thereafter.
TR3 Contract - FULL: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2015: p. 87, Art. 100.
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Evaluation System
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| What is the teacher required to be evaluated on? |
Student growth/achievement (30%)
School-wide student growth/achievement (5%)
Student input (15%- Surveys)
Professional practice (50%: Planning and preparation, Classroom environment, Teaching and learning, Professional responsibilities)
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| Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review? |
Yes - observation and rating of teacher
Yes - observation and feedback to administrator with no rating
Instructional Teacher Leaders conduct formative observations of teachers in their own schools for grades 6-12. They conduct summative evaluations of teachers in other schools. Clinical Resident Instructors conduct formative observations (feedback to principals, no weight).
p. 138, Art. 160.1 & 2.
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| Does the evaluation include student input? |
Student survey required-factors into evaluation rating
(counts 15%)
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| What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| How many categories of ratings are there? |
2 (final rating): Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory ; 4 (performance levels in observation of practice): Distinguished, Proficient, Basic, Unsatisfactory
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| Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
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| How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects? |
value-added (counts 35%); Building-level data (counts 5%);Tripod Student Survey (counts 15%)
App. B.
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| How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects? |
Student Learning Objectives: 30%; Building-level data: 5%; Tripod Student Survey: 15%
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Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
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| How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating? |
Twice a year
Nontenured teachers are observed six times, formally and informally, twice a year for two evaluations.
p. 6.
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| What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation? |
dependent on previous performance level
p. 8
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| What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher? |
beginning of year
p. 6
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| What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher? |
May or June
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| What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher? |
half a class period
p. 6
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Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
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| How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating? |
Other
summative once every first and second years; formative in every third year
Each year 1/3 of tenured teachers participate in a "Supported Growth Project" with a team of peers. Teachers receive student growth score annually (Final Evaluation Form)
p. 6
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| What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation? |
dependent on previous performance level
p. 8
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| What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher? |
beginning of year
p. 6
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| What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher? |
May or June
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| What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation? |
half a class period
p. 6
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Consequences of a Negative Evaluation
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| Following an unsatisfactory final evaluation, how much time must a tenured teacher (or annual contract where tenure nonexistent) be in formal remediation before s/he may be dismissed or non-renewed at the end of the school year? |
District acknowledges state law
which states that dismissal for performance for tenured teachers be based on two consecutive unsatisfactory ratings (Act 82)
p. 21
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| Does the district assign a mentor or support team to the teacher in remediation? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| How many classroom observations (minimum) are required during remediation? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| How long is the remediation process? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
The length of the remediation plan is not defined, however, in accordance with state law, a teacher may be dismissed following 2 consecutive unsatisfactory annual evaluations.
p. 21.
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| Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations? |
No
The teacher may, instead of a grievance, request a conference with principal and/or file a rebuttal which becomes part of his/her personnel file and/or request a conference with HR.
p 27, Art. 29. 6.
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| Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different evaluator? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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Sick & Personal Leave
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| What is the total possible number of paid general leave days (sick, personal, and other days used for personal reasons) a teacher can get each year? |
12-14 (12 sick; 0-2 personal)
First and second year teachers get zero personal days; teachers who begin their third year of continuous service get two personal days.
p. 127, Art. 144, 1; pp. 128-129, Art. 146, 1.
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| What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year? |
12-14 (12 sick, 0-2 personal)
First and second year teachers get zero personal days; teachers who begin their third year of continuous service get two personal days.
p. 127, Art. 144, 1; pp. 128-129, Art. 146, 1.
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| Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next? |
Yes
p. 127, Art. 144. 1.
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| Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next? |
Personal days convert to sick days for accumulation.
p. 130, Art. 147.
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| What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate? |
no maximum
p. 127, Art. 144, 1.
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| After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave? |
3; absence on a Friday and following Monday; absence on the day before and after a holiday; or excess use of sick leave in 1 and 2 day increments; may request documentation from district-approved doctor for assault leave
p. 127, Art. 144.3 & p. 128, Art. 145.1.c.
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Professional Development Leave
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| Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much? |
Yes
paid Professional Leave (number of days unspecified and must be board-approved); district acknowledges state law regarding sabbatical leaves
p. 39, Art. 35 & p. 38, Art. 34, Sec. 12.
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Other Leave
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| Apart from general leave (sick, personal, and other leave for personal reasons) and professional development, what other types of paid leave does the district offer? |
quarantine, diseases contracted from children, bereavement ( up to 4 days depending on degree of relative), jury duty or subpoenaed court appearance, assault on duty or worker's compensation leave
Diseases contracted from children include mumps, scarlet fever, measles, or chicken pox.
p. 39, Art. 36; p. 128, Art. 145; pp. 130-131, Art. 149; p. 132, Art. 154.1.
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| Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)? |
yes
p. 5, Art. 3.8.d.
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Attendance Incentives
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| When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal? |
first week of school or during the month of June; first and last day of each school week (generally, Mondays and Fridays); day before or after a holiday; when leave is requested on two consecutive workdays; days scheduled for testing or other activities.
Emergency, graduation, wedding, religious holidays, and urgent needs are acceptible excuses for leave on the restricted days.
p. 129, Art. 146.6.
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| Can a teacher earn additional pay or leave days for demonstrating good job attendance? How much? |
Yes
, $500/semester based on a drawing
Eligibility requirements not stated.
p. 128, Art. 144.9.
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at the end of each school year? How much? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at the end of each school year? How much? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
pp. 128-129, Art. 146.1.
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
50% of accumulated days paid at 28% of daily rate of Step 10 of the Master's Degree, Master's Equivalent, Bachelor's Degree + 30 Credits Salary Schedule
p. 105, Art. 130.1 & 4.
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much? |
Personal leave converts to sick leave.
p. 130, Art. 147.
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