| Career Increment(s) |
(CI) Employees paid on this table can earn a career increment
for longevity of service with LAUSD. To earn the first career
increment, and an employee must have been paid on the maximum
schedule (Schedule 27) and step (Steps 10-14) for five qualifying
years and Recency Requirement (2 units): during that period
must have completed two semester units of coursework focused
on modern techniques and practices (commonly referred recency) |
| Multiculture Requirement: |
Subsequent to being initially placed on the salary schedule
(rating-in), an employee must complete a minimum of two semester
units or equivalent study to qualify for schedule advancement
(Educational Code, section 44560-44562). |
| Bilingual Differential: |
New employees may be eligible for up to $3,000 depending
on the employee's qualifications, type of school assignment,
services provided, and certification held.
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| National Board Certification: |
The District pays
probationary and permanent classroom teachers who hold National
Board Certification an additional 15% salary
compensation: 7½ % in recognition of their certification
and 7½ % upon completion of 92 hours of professional
duties outside the normal duties and hours.
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| Salary Point: |
A salary point is a unit of measure used by the District
to determine placement/advancement on the salary table. A salary
point is equivalent to one semester unit or 1.5 quarter units.
As determined by the University of California, a semester unit
requires a minimum of 15 contact hours with an instructor and
30 hours of outside preparation. |
| Master's Degree |
$530 annually. Degree must have been awarded by a regionally
accredited university.
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| Doctorate Degree: |
$1,051 annually. An employee with a master's degree and a
doctor's or equivalent degree shall receive the doctor's differential
only. Degree must have been awarded by a regionally accredited
university.
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| Conversion |
A change from one contract status to another (i.e. Provisional
status to Probationary status).
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| District Intern Contract |
A contract of an employee completing credential requirements
by participating in the District Intern Program. District Intern
Certificates and Contracts are valid for two years. District
Intern Certificates and Contracts in Special Education are
valid for three years. A seniority date is established on the
first day of paid service.
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| Probationary Contract |
A contract of an employee who holds a California Preliminary
or Professional Clear Credential and meets District standards
for a Probationary contract. A seniority date is established
on the first day of paid service. |
| Provisional Contract |
A contract of an employee serving under an Emergency Permit.
This contract must be renewed each year after a satisfactory
evaluation (Form 1022) from the school administrator.
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| Provisional Pre-Intern Contract |
A contract of an employee serving under a Pre-Intern Certificate
in the subject areas of Mild / Moderate, Moderate / Severe,
elementary, mathematics, science or English. This contract
is for employees who have not yet passed the appropriate
subject matter examinations (CSET). This contract must be
renewed each year after a satisfactory evaluation (Form 1022)
from the school administrator.
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| Provisional Waiver Contract |
A contract of an employee serving under a Special Education
Waiver. This employee does not meet the requirements for an
Emergency Permit, but is otherwise qualified to serve in a
Special Education position. This contract must be renewed each
year after a satisfactory evaluation (Form 1022) from the school
administrator.
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| Status |
Description indicating the employee’s employment relationship
with the District (Provisional, Provisional Pre-Intern, Provisional
Waiver, Probationary, Temporary, District Intern, and University
Intern).
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| Temporary |
A contract of an employee who holds a Preliminary or Professional
Clear Credential who does not meet District requirements for
a Probationary Contract. This contract ends on June 30th.
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| University Intern |
A contract of an employee who is completing credential requirements
by participating in a University Internship Program. University
Intern Certificates are valid for two years. This contract
must be renewed each year after a satisfactory evaluation (Stull)
from the school administrator. A seniority date is not established
when an employee signs a University Intern contract.
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| AB 939 (Pacheco) |
This assembly bill established an alternate route for out-of-state
trained applicants to obtain a Multiple Subject, Single Subject,
or Education Specialist Instruction Credential.
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| AB 1620 (Scott) |
Based on out of state programs and experience.
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| Appeals (Staff Appeals) |
A process which allows Commission staff to grant a one-year
extension or reissue a credential or permit when an applicant
verifies good cause for not completing renewal requirements.
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| Basic Teaching Credential |
This is a teaching credential that requires a baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited college or university and
a professional preparation program including student teaching
or a full-time Designated Subjects Credential, a baccalaureate
degree and CBEST
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| Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and
Academic Development (BCLAD) |
An authorization to provide specialized instruction to individuals
for whom English is a second language. Specifically it authorizes
instruction for 1) English Language Development (ELD) in preschool,
K-12, and adults (restrictions apply to holders of Children
Center Permits, Child Development Permits, and Designated Subjects
Teaching Credentials), 2) Specially Designed Academic Instruction
Delivered in English (SDAIE) (in the subjects and grade levels
authorized by the prerequisite credential or permit), and 3)
instruction for primary language development and content instruction
delivered in the primary language (in the subjects and grade
levels authorized by the prerequisite credential or permit).
The BCLAD authorization can be listed on a Single or Multiple
Subject Teaching Credential as an emphasis if a college program
was completed or, if the applicant met BCLAD requirements separate
from the teacher preparation program, a BCLAD Certificate may
be obtained.
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| Clear Credential |
A teaching credential with no further academic requirements
to be completed that was issued prior to 9/1/85. Professional
growth and successful service are not required for renewal,
only submission of an application and current fees.
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| Crosscultural, Language and Academic
Development (CLAD) |
An authorization to provide specialized instruction to individuals
for whom English is a second language. Specifically, it authorizes
instruction for 1) English Language Development (ELD) in preschool,
K-12 and adults (restrictions apply to holders of Children
Center Permits, Child Development Permits, and Designated Subjects
Teaching Credentials) and 2) Specially Designed Academic Instruction
Delivered in English (SDAIE) (in the subjects and grade levels
authorized by the prerequisite credential or permit). The CLAD
authorization can be listed on a Single or Multiple Subject
Teaching Credential as an emphasis if a college program was
completed or, if the applicant met CLAD requirements separate
from the teacher preparation program, a CLAD Certificate may
be obtained.
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| Emergency Permit (Long Term) |
A permit issued at the request of an employing school district,
County Office of Education, or state agency to fill a temporary
staffing vacancy or need. They are issued for a minimum of
six months, but not more than one year. Employing agencies
are required to have a current Declaration of Need on file
with the Commission before permits of this type may be issued.
Individuals must complete a baccalaureate degree, CBEST, and
a minimum number of units or verify subject matter competence
to qualify for the permit. Employers must provide orientation,
guidance and assistance to holders of emergency permits.
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| Internship Programs |
College or University Internships -- A program which is a
cooperative effort between a school district and an institution
of higher education. Internship programs must be approved by
the Commission prior to enrolling students and may not be available
in all school districts. It allows credential candidates to
be employed while completing a credential program.
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| District Internships |
A program that is developed and implemented by a school district
or County Office of Education in accordance with a Professional
Development Plan for the training and certification of prospective
teachers.
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| Multiple Subject Teaching Credential |
Authorizes the teaching of a variety of subjects in a self-contained
K-12 classroom. Self-contained classrooms are usually found
at the elementary level. The holder has demonstrated the knowledge
required to teach multiple subjects through successful completion
of an approved teacher education program.
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| National Board of Certification |
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is
an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization governed
by a 63-member board of directors. This board rigorously assesses
an experienced teacher's qualifications for the purpose of
issuing a National Certificate. |
| One-Year Non-Renewable Credential (OYNR) |
Can be requested by employers of out-of-state prepared applicants
who have completed all requirements for the credential except
passage of the CBEST. |
| Pre-Internship Certificate Program |
A program established by legislation in 1997 in response
to teacher shortage. Administered by the Commission, funds
are awarded to school districts and County Offices of Education
for the purpose of assisting teachers in meeting subject matter
competence. Employers are required to provide basic training
in classroom management, lesson planning, and teaching methods.
An individual may be issued a maximum of three Pre-Internship
Certificates
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| Pre-Ryan Credentials |
General -
Originally issued under provisions of the law that existed
prior to 1961. The Generals were only issued as clear credentials
and were therefore considered to be one-tier credentials. These
credentials are no longer issued on an initial basis but renewals
are issued to the holders of General Credentials. Some were
issued for the life of the holder and need not be renewed.
Standard (Fisher) - Originally
issued under the provisions of law (Fisher Act) beginning in
1961 and available to first-time applicants until September
15, 1974 and under certain conditions until 1976. The Standards
were issued under a two-tier system. Most individuals who qualified
for requirements, were issued a clear (or full) credential.
These credentials are not longer issued on an initial basis
but renewals are issued to the holders of clear Standard Credentials.
Some were issued for the life of the holder and need not be
renewed.
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| Preliminary Credentials |
Refers to Ryan Credentials valid for five years, issued to
California-trained individuals who have a bachelor's degree,
teacher preparation program including student teaching, CBEST,
and subject-matter competence. Additional academic requirements
must be completed to qualify for the Professional Clear Credential.
Out-of-state applicants who have not completed subject matter
competence may be issued a one or two-year preliminary credential.
A preliminary credential has the same authorization as the
clear or professional clear credential.
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| Preliminary I and II Credentials |
Two-tier structure of completing credential requirements
used for the Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credentials
and the Designated Subjects Adult and Vocational Teaching Credentials.
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| Professional Clear Credentials |
Issued to individuals who qualify for their initial Ryan
clear basic teaching credential after 8/31/85 and verify completion
of a fifth-year of study, and the health education, mainstreaming,
and computer education requirements. The holder must verify
completion of the professional growth requirements every five
years in order to renew their credential. These requirements
also apply to the Professional Clear Designated Subjects and
Service Credentials.
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| Professional Growth |
Activities that contribute to a credential holder's competence,
performance or effectiveness in the profession of education.
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| Professional Growth Plan and Record
Form |
The specific form that must be completed to verify completion
of professional growth activities.
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| Professional Service Requirement |
Successful service in a certificated position or another
professional capacity rendered in subjects commonly taught
in public schools for the equivalent of at least one-half of
a school year through the five-year renewal cycle.
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| Reading Instruction Competence Assessment
(RICA) |
An examination developed by CCTC to test Multiple Subject
Teaching Credential candidates competence in the teaching of
reading. Required with the initial issuance of Multiple Subject
Credentials issued on or after October 1, 1998.
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| Ryan Teaching Credentials |
These credentials are issued under the provisions of the
Teacher Preparation and Licensing Law of 2970 (The Ryan Act),
its subsequent amendments and additions, including the Bergeson
Act of 1988, and other laws and regulations currently in effect.
The Ryan Credentials are issued under a two-tier system. Normally,
individuals who qualified for their initial credential are
issued a preliminary credential. Then, after completing additional
requirements, they are issued a professional clear credential.
These credentials are the only ones that may be issued to first-time
applicants
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| SB 1969 (Hughes) |
Created during the 1994 legislative session, it established
an alternative route for permanent teachers to be assigned
to teach English learners. Teachers who complete the training
in the staff development and pass an assessment are issued
Certificates of Completion by school districts and County Offices
of Education.
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| Single Subject Assessments for Teachers
(SSAT) |
Standardized multiple choice and constructed response examinations
for single subject credential candidates to demonstrate subject
matter knowledge as an alternative to completion of a university-based
subject matter program.
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| Single Subject Teaching Credential |
Authorizes teaching of a specific subject
in a departmentalized K-12 classroom usually found at the middle
or secondary level. The holder has demonstrated the subject
matter knowledge required to teach the single subject through
successful completion of an approved academic program and by
completion of subject matter course work or passage of multiple
choice and standardized constructed response examinations.
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| Specially Designed Academic Instruction
Delivered in English (SDAIE) |
A component of a comprehensive program
for English learners, consisting of a variety of strategies,
techniques, and materials specially designed to provide students
at an intermediate or advanced level of English proficiency
access to grade-level core curriculum in English. Must be provided
by a teacher who has a credential appropriate to the assignment
and CLAD emphasis or Certificate or who is in training for
such an authorization.
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| Subject Matter Competence |
A specified level of a teacher's content knowledge of the
subject(s) listed on a credential as determined by completion
of an approved program or by passage of the appropriate subject
matter examination(s).
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| Supplementary Authorizations |
Supplementary authorizations are subjects
added to Multiple Subject, Standard Elementary, Single Subject,
Standard Secondary, and some Special Secondary Teaching Credentials
on the basis of 20 (or 10 upper division or graduate) semester
units in the subject and any teaching credential when the holder
has taught successfully in the subject for a minimum number
of years and meets the specific requirements.
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