- Willard Public Schools
- Career Ladder
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Career Ladder 2022-2023
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The Willard School District is committed to providing a successful educational experience for all students. Educational excellence is dependent largely on the skill, talent, and dedication of educators. Career Ladder is a program designed for teachers to be compensated for activities outside of school hours with the goal of enhancing the educational experience of students by recognizing and rewarding productive, effective educators.
We had the opportunity to apply for a grant through DESE to assist in funding Career Ladder for the 2022-2023 school year and were approved! Each building has a career ladder chairperson who will be the contact person for teachers. In addition, building and district committees have been formed. Teachers can work with their building committee and principal to determine how they may qualify for Career Ladder. As a reminder, teachers will need to choose either IE or Career Ladder as they are not able to participate in both programs.
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What is the appropriate certification required to participate?
Instructor must be certified in the appropriate subject area to participate. NO sub certification or temporary certification will be accepted.
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Do hours already completed since the beginning of school count toward Career Ladder?
Yes, the Career Ladder plan is retroactive to the beginning of the '22 school year. Completed hours would count, as long as they are approved.
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Can hours be counted for Career Ladder AND Salary Advancement?
No, these hours will be separate. DGH must be completed before Career Ladder or Salary Advancement.
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When will Career Ladder monies be paid out?
Career Ladder monies will be paid out once a year, at the end of our year (June).
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Is there a required percentage of time or hours for student contact?
Yes, 60% of your hours must include student contact in order to be eligible for compensation.
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Do we need a building level committee to verify hours?
Plans will be collected at the building level and checked for compliance. Plans will be double checked by a district committee and approved or denied based on the activities presented.