SJCC+CS strives to provide a competitive living wage that scales to the market and geographic area, and the staff compensation plan is designed to provide equitable and transparent pay for each member of our staff.

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Step placement for certificated teachers on the salary schedule is determined by verified years of full-time certificated service. A maximum credit of 9 years of experience may be granted at the time of hire.

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One full year of experience is defined as a minimum of 4 hours per day for at least 75% of a school year in any of the following settings: a lead teacher of record K-16 setting where an individual was assigned the lead responsibilities and accountability for a student's learning in a subject course ( i.e. planning curriculum and giving grades), or years spent as an administrator. Experience is only counted if the educator is credentialed while they are performing service.