Advanced Degree Supplements Clause Samples
The Advanced Degree Supplements clause establishes additional compensation or benefits for employees who possess advanced academic qualifications beyond the standard requirements for their position. Typically, this clause outlines the types of degrees that qualify, such as master's or doctoral degrees, and specifies the form and amount of the supplement, which may be a salary increase or a one-time bonus. Its core practical function is to incentivize and reward higher educational attainment among employees, thereby encouraging professional development and ensuring the organization attracts and retains highly qualified personnel.
Advanced Degree Supplements. 1. Master’s Degree –Add 2,200 to computed Bachelor Degree.
2. Specialist Degree –Add 2,700 to computed Bachelor Degree.
3. Doctorate Degree – Add 3,200 to computed Bachelor Degree
Advanced Degree Supplements. A. Advanced degrees will not be used in setting salary for instructional personnel hired on or after July 1, 2011, unless the advanced degree is held in the individual’s area of certification and is only a salary supplement.
B. Instructional personnel with a district start date of July 1, 2011, or after must have a degree major posted on their transcripts which matches a subject listed on their Florida certificate in order to qualify for an advanced degree supplement at the master, specialist or doctorate levels.
C. A yearly salary supplement for an advanced degree will be offered for an advanced degree that:
1. Is in the same subject area as one already shown on the teacher’s current Florida Temporary or Professional Educator’s Certificate;
2. Is in a subject area which has been added to the teacher’s Florida Temporary or Professional Educator’s Certificate as a result of earning the advanced degree; or
3. Is in a college/university program related to the subject area shown on the teacher’s Florida Temporary or Professional Educator’s Certificate.
4. If the major is not an exact match to a major listed on the DOE Guide, but the major as stated on the transcript clearly mirrors terminology which is reflective of an area of certification on the teacher’s certificate, the degree will be considered in-field.
▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ County School District will utilize the Department of Education Guide to acceptable major’s chart to determine eligibility for advanced degree supplements.
E. The effective date of the salary supplement shall be the date of confirmation of subject area certification on the teacher’s Florida Educator Certificate.
F. In no case will the salary supplement precede July 1st of the fiscal year that the request for the upgrade was submitted in writing.
Advanced Degree Supplements. Eligible employees may receive a single advanced degree supplement based on the highest degree earned. The supplements are not added to or become part of the base salary. The supplements are calculated as follows: Masters $2,500.00 Double Masters $3,500.00 Specialist $3,500.00 Doctorate $5,000.00
Advanced Degree Supplements. On July 1, 2022, advanced degrees will improve to the following: o Masters: $3162 o Specialist: $4517 o Doctorate: $6776 Pay levels on the Student Services Grandfathered Salary Schedule are based on the corresponding Teacher Grandfathered Salary Schedule pay levels, with Master’s Degree and on a 216-day work schedule. 2022-2023 INITIAL PLACEMENT for Grandfathered School Psychologists moving to the new, mirrored Grandfathered Student Services Salary Schedule. Old 21-22 Base Salary New 196-day 22-23 Base Salary 216-day 22-23 Base Salary AN GF $60,891 AAX GF $56,732 $62,521 AO GF $61,552 AAZ GF $57,346 $63,198 AP GF $62,214 ABB GF $57,960 $63,874 AQ GF $62,875 ABD GF $58,574 $64,551 AR GF $63,536 ABF GF $59,188 $65,228 AS GF $64,197 ABH GF $59,802 $65,904 AT GF $65,850 ABM GF $61,337 $67,596 AU GF $67,173 ABQ GF $62,565 $68,949 AV GF $68,495 ABU GF $63,793 $70,302 AW GF $71,471 ACD GF $66,556 $73,347 AX GF $73,785 ACK GF $68,705 $75,716
Advanced Degree Supplements. On July 1, 2022, advanced degrees will improve to the following: o Masters: $3162 o Specialist: $4517 o Doctorate: $6776 Pay levels on the Student Services Grandfathered Salary Schedule are based on the corresponding Teacher Grandfathered Salary Schedule pay levels, with Master’s Degree and on a 216-day work schedule. Per Article 22, employees on Student Services can flex down to a 196-day contract, so the 196- day flex down schedule has been added for clarification. The base salaries for both Student Services GF and PFP include the $3162 Master’s Supplement.