DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Compensation Plan School Year
Table of Contents Introduction... 1 Teachers and Facilitators of Learning & Innovation... 2 High School Stipends... 3 Middle School Stipends... 4 Elementary School Stipends... 5 Special Services Stipends... 6 Coaching Stipends... 7 Clerical/Technical Job Classification... 8 Manual Trades Job Classification... 9 Administrative/Professional Job Classification... 10 Personal Vehicle Allowance... 12 Supplemental/Temporary Employment Pay Schedule... 13 Community Services Seasonal Pay Schedule... 14 Substitute Pay Schedule... 15 Introduction The DSISD Compensation Plan is updated and adopted annually by the Board of Trustees and is administered jointly through the Office of Human Resources and the Superintendent of Schools. This Plan is administered according to the Compensation Plan Guidelines, a Human Resources publication that is updated as administratively necessary and approved annually by the Superintendent of Schools. Dripping Springs ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant s job qualifications, experience, and abilities. 1
Teachers and Facilitators of Learning & Innovation Years of Experience Salary Years of Experience Salary 0 $42,510 13 $50,219 1 $42,960 14 $50,837 2 $43,410 15 $51,455 3 $44,039 16 $52,073 4 $44,657 17 $52,691 5 $45,275 18 $53,309 6 $45,893 19 $53,927 7 $46,511 20 $54,545 8 $47,129 21 $55,163 9 $47,747 22 $55,781 10 $48,365 23 $56,399 11 $48,983 24 $57,017 12 $49,601 25 $57,635 26+ $58,253 Range Maximum $60,510 This pay structure represents annual salaries based on full-time contract arrangements for 10- month employment based on 187 work days. Salary levels meet or exceed state minimum salary requirements. Professional staff on duty for more or less than 187 days will receive an annual salary for the number of days on duty based on the daily rate for their certified year of experience. Teacher Supplements Eligibility for teacher supplements is based on full-time employment as a teacher for 187 days. Supplements will be prorated for part-time teachers (those who spend at least ½ day per school day providing classroom instruction). Teacher supplements do not apply to staff members paid through any other Job Classifications within this Compensation Plan. Teachers who meet the above criteria and who hold a master s degree receive a $1,000 supplement above the regular teacher salary, paid in December. Teachers who meet the above criteria and who serve in positions requiring a bilingual certification receive a $2,000 supplement above regular teacher salary, paid throughout the year. Salary is based on the above schedule for the certified years of experience and degree as of September 1, 2015. Predictions of future salaries are not possible from this pay structure. Each year the steps in the pay range are revised to show salary increase as appropriate. Individual salaries are not reduced though salaries remain the same until the Board grants a general pay increase. 2
High School Stipends Leadership: 8 Leadership Stipends $1,500 * Class Sponsors: Freshman $500 * Sophomore $500 * Junior Class/Prom Sponsor/Coordinator $1,000 * Senior Class/Graduation Sponsor/Coordinator $2,500 * National Honor Society $1,000 * Student Council $2,500 PALs Sponsor $750 Drill Team: Sponsor $6,000 Assistant Sponsor $3,500 Cheerleading: Varsity $6,000 Junior Varsity $3,500 Yearbook/Newspaper $4,000 Speech and Debate: Sponsor $10,000 Assistant Sponsor $3,500 Ag Science $3,000 Assistant Band Director $10,000 Choir Director $6,000 One-Act Play/Theater Arts $10,000 One-Act Play/Theater Arts Assistant $3,500 U.I.L / Academic Events: U.I.L / Academic Events Coordinator $3,500 Coaches 1 st event $900 * Coaches additional events $600 * Stipends are paid throughout the year, except for those indicated with an asterisk, which are paid in May. 3
Middle School Stipends Leadership: 8 Leadership Stipends $800 * Student Council $1,500 National Honor Society $500 * Yearbook/Newspaper $1,500 Cheerleading Sponsor $3,000 Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor $2,000 Band Director $8,500 Assistant Band Director $7,500 Choir Director $3,000 One-Act Play/Theater Arts $3,500 One-Act Play/Theater Arts Assistant $2,000 U.I.L / Academic Events: U.I.L. / Academic Events Coordinator $2,000 Coaches 1 st event $500 * Coaches additional events $300 * Stipends are paid throughout the year, except for those indicated with an asterisk, which are paid in May. 4
Elementary School Stipends Leadership: 8 Leadership Stipends $800 * U.I.L. / Academic Events: U.I.L. / Academic Events Coordinator $1,000 Coaches 1 st event $500 * Coaches additional events $300 * Stipends are paid throughout the year, except for those indicated with an asterisk, which are paid at the end of the semester in which the stipend duties are fulfilled. 5
Special Services Stipends Special Services Coordinators: School Psychology Services $2,000 Speech Therapy Services $2,000 Secondary Transition Services $2,000 Assistive Technology $1,000 Early Childhood $1,000 6
Coaching Stipends High School Athletics: HS Football Assistant $6,200 HS Head Basketball $7,500 HS Basketball Assistant $4,200 HS Head Track $6,000 HS Track Assistant $3,675 HS Head Cross Country $5,250 HS Cross Country Assistant $3,675 HS Head Golf $6,000 HS Assistant Golf $4,200 HS Head Soccer $7,500 HS Soccer Assistant $4,200 HS Head Tennis $6,300 HS Tennis Assistant $4,200 HS Head Volleyball $7,500 HS Volleyball Assistant $4,200 HS Head Baseball $7,000 HS Baseball Assistant $3,675 HS Head Softball $7,000 HS Softball Assistant $3,675 HS Head Swimming $6,300 HS Swimming Assistant $4,200 HS Head Wrestling $5,250 HS Wrestling Assistant $3,675 HS Video Coordinator $2,000 Middle School Athletics: MS Boys Coordinator 3 sports $7,500 MS Girls Coordinator 3 sports $7,500 MS Assistants 3 sports $6,000 7
Clerical/Technical Job Classification Pay Grade 1 Pay Grade 2 Pay Grade 3 Pay Grade 4 Pay Grade 5 Pay Grade 6 Pay Grade 7 Child Care Provider Bus Aide Instructional Aide Lead Child Care Provider Center for Learning & Innovation Aide High School Assistant Attendance Clerk Campus Receptionist Central Office Receptionist Job Coach Campus Secretary Counselor Secretary Head Child Care Provider Plant Operations Secretary Student Records Specialist Secondary Attendance Clerk ISS Monitor High School Registrar Accounts Payable Clerk Department Secretary High School Assistant Nurse Accounting Clerk/Administrative Assistant Payroll Clerk Principal Secretary Transportation Route Specialist Transportation Training/Safety Specialist Information Systems Specialist/Administrative Assistant Human Resources Specialist Purchasing Specialist Executive Administrative Assistant Hourly s Pay Grade Min 8 Mid Max 1 10.12 12.32 14.52 2 11.58 14.44 17.30 3 13.77 16.75 19.75 4 15.01 18.26 21.51 5 16.36 19.91 23.46 6 17.82 21.69 25.56 7 19.62 23.87 28.12
Manual Trades Job Classification Pay Grade 1 Pay Grade 2 Pay Grade 3 Pay Grade 4 Pay Grade 5 Child Nutrition Specialist Crossing Guard Custodian Child Nutrition Assistant Manager, Elementary Lead Custodian Maintenance Worker, Grounds Child Nutrition Assistant Manager, Middle School Child Nutrition Manager, Elementary Head Campus Custodian, Elementary Maintenance Worker, General Laborer Bus Driver Child Nutrition Assistant Manager, High School Child Nutrition Manager, Middle School Head Campus Custodian, Middle School Maintenance Worker, Certified Pool Operator Bus Mechanic Child Nutrition Manager, High School Head Campus Custodian, High School Maintenance Worker, Skilled Trades Pay Grade 6 Pay Grade 7 Certified Bus Mechanic Computer Technician Maintenance Worker, HVAC Technician Maintenance Worker, Licensed Electrician Maintenance Worker, Licensed Plumber Maintenance Worker, Warehouse Supervisor Transportation Shop Foreman Pay Grade Min Hourly s Mid Max 1 10.23 12.45 14.67 2 12.29 14.95 17.61 3 14.74 17.94 21.14 4 16.22 19.74 23.26 5 17.83 21.70 25.57 6 19.62 23.88 28.14 7 21.66 26.36 31.07 9
Administrative/Professional Job Classification Pay Grade 1 Pay Grade 2 Pay Grade 3 Pay Grade 4 Pay Grade 5 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified Physical Therapy Assistant Certified Speech Therapy Assistant Community Education Coordinator Grounds Supervisor Child Care Director Community Services Program Coordinator Technology Infrastructure Specialist Auditorium Supervisor/Technical Production Teacher Energy Education Specialist Human Resources Coordinator Facilities Use Coordinator Homebound Teacher, Special Education LSSP Intern Payroll Supervisor Registered Nurse Accounting Manager Assistant Athletic Trainer Custodial & Events Supervisor District PEIMS Coordinator Maintenance Supervisor Athletic Coordinator Athletic Trainer Behavior Specialist Technical Support Administrator Information Systems Administrator Coordinator of Learning & Innovation Instructional Facilitator Counselor Diagnostician Special Services Instructional Supervisor Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Network Administrator Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Speech Pathologist Student Services & Academic Advisor Specialist Instructional Coordinator Assistant Director of Athletics Assistant Principal, Elementary School Assistant Principal, Middle School Student Services Coordinator 10
Administrative/Professional Job Classification (cont.) Pay Grade 6 Pay Grade 7 Pay Grade 8 Pay Grade 9 Assistant Principal, High School Band Director, High School Director of Financial Services Director of Child Nutrition Director of Community Services Director of Communications Director of Transportation District Grant Writer/Education Foundation Director Principal, Elementary School Project Manager Director of Athletics Director of Extra Curricular Activities Director of Human Resource Services Director of Special Services Director of Technology Principal, Middle School Director of Facilities & Construction Principal, High School Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Innovation Positions requiring bilingual certification receive a $2,000 supplement that is paid throughout the year. Supplements are based on full-time employment for at least 187 days and will be prorated for part-time employees. Daily s Pay Grade Min Mid Max 1 184.26 224.22 264.18 2 219.38 273.55 327.72 3 236.94 295.44 353.94 4 262.21 319.07 375.93 5 286.59 344.59 402.59 6 309.51 372.15 434.79 7 349.75 420.53 491.31 8 402.22 483.62 565.02 9 442.44 531.98 621.52 11
Personal Vehicle Allowance Position Monthly Vehicle Allowance* Director of Facilities & Construction $200.00 Project Manager $200.00 Maintenance Supervisor $200.00 Custodial Supervisor $200.00 Director of Child Nutrition $150.00 Director of Technology $100.00 Director of Transportation $100.00 Assistant Superintendent for Learning & Innovation $100.00 Director of Communications $100.00 Director of Special Services $100.00 *This vehicle allowance is a non-accountable (taxable) plan for the cost of in-district travel for employees filling the above-listed positions requiring travel throughout the district on a regular basis to fulfill the duties of that position. All other school personnel traveling in personal vehicles during the course of the regular business day as part of their job duties are eligible for reimbursement for in-district travel upon submission of mileage in accordance with Business Services administrative regulations. Commuting miles to/from work are not reimbursable for any employees. 12
Supplemental/Temporary Employment Pay Schedule UIL / Athletic Competition Workers Bus Driver Training $ 10.00 an hour $ 10.00 an hour Teachers Saturday School After School Detention Summer School/ESY Extra Duty Instruction/Tutoring Disciplinary Day Class Homebound Instruction Test Monitor/Proctor (Degreed/Certified) $ 30.00 an hour $ 30.00 an hour $ 30.00 an hour $ 30.00 an hour $ 30.00 an hour $ 30.00 an hour $ 30.00 an hour Aides Summer School/ESY Extra Duty Instruction/Tutoring Disciplinary Day Class Student Workers $ 12.50 an hour $ 12.50 an hour $ 12.50 an hour $ 9.50 an hour Special Services Professionals Summer Services ESY Nurse or Nurse Substitute $ 40.00 an hour $ 37.50 an hour Coaches/Sponsors (additional pay for driving buses to and from events) Trips within district play Trip outside district play $ 15.00 per round trip $ 20.00 per round trip 13
Community Services Seasonal Pay Schedule Pool Staff Pool Manager $ 15.00 an hour Head Lifeguard $ 9.50 an hour Lifeguard 0 Years of Experience $ 8.25 an hour 1 Year of Experience $ 8.45 an hour 2 Years of Experience $ 8.65 an hour 3 Years of Experience $ 8.85 an hour 4 Years of Experience $ 9.00 an hour Cashier 0 Years of Experience $ 7.25 an hour 1 Year of Experience $ 7.50 an hour 2 Years of Experience 3 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience Kidz Klub $ 7.75 an hour $ 8.00 an hour $ 8.25 an hour Site Coordinators Staff Worker $ 15.00 an hour $ 12.50 an hour Summer Camp Staff Certified (P.E.) Camp Coaches $ 25.00 an hour Lead Camp Counselor $ 15.00 an hour Summer Camp Counselor $ 12.50 an hour 14
Substitute Pay Schedule Teachers/Nurses Non-Degreed $ 80.00 a day for first ten days $ 90.00 a day for assignments lasting ten days or longer for the same teacher* Degreed $ 85.00 a day for first ten days $ 100.00 a day for assignments lasting ten days or longer for the same teacher* Certified $ 95.00 a day for first ten days $ 110.00 a day for assignments lasting ten days or longer for the same teacher* Special Education Instructional Aide $ 85.00 a day for the first ten days $ 100.00 a day for assignments lasting ten days or longer for the same aide position* *Teacher, nurse, and aide substitutes will receive back pay at the long-term rate after working ten consecutive days in the same long-term assignment and throughout the remainder of the assignment. Bus Drivers Bus Aide Clerical/Technical Custodial Child Nutrition Child Care Provider High School Student Worker $ 16.00 an hour $ 10.00 an hour $ 10.00 an hour $ 10.00 an hour $ 10.00 an hour $ 10.00 an hour $ 9.50 an hour 15