Dear Educators,
As you know, DPS and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association (DCTA) reached a
tentative agreement on a new compensation system for our teachers and specialized service providers (SSPs). We are excited about this new agreement, which invests an additional $23 million in educator pay and includes an average base salary increase of 11.7% next year and a cost-of-living increase the following two years.
We understand that you may have questions about what comes next and how this new agreement will impact your individual pay. Please see below for information about the process and timeline for implementing the new agreement.
What are the next steps?
The agreement is tentative until both DCTA and the Board of Education approve it. Please check with your DCTA representative on the process for ratifying the agreement. The Board of Education will also vote on the agreement.
When will the changes to my salary begin?
Changes will be effective Aug. 1, 2019.
How will DPS ensure I am placed correctly on the new salary schedule?
We are implementing a thorough process to ensure all our educators are placed correctly on the new salary schedule. You can expect to receive an individual letter from Human Resources by April 30 with your anticipated salary placement. At that time, you will have the opportunity to provide HR with additional information that will impact your placement on the new salary schedule.
In the meantime, we are working on updating the salary finder, with the aim to have it ready by March 1 so you will be able to predict your new salary sooner. We will notify you when the salary finder is ready to use.
Do I need to take any action?
If you have accrued additional university credits after earning your bachelor’s or master’s degree, we encourage you to start gathering your transcripts. You do not need to send this information to HR at this time. Your placement letter in April will include instructions on how to provide this documentation.
Thank you for your patience as we work carefully to ensure a smooth and accurate transition to this new salary system over the coming months!
