AppendixB–GuidelinesforCreatingaComprehensivePaySystem.doc

Appendix B: Guidelines for Creating a Comprehensive Pay SystemAppendix B Guidelines for Creating a Comprehensive Pay System The Guidelines for Creating a Comprehensive Pay System provided in Appendix B examines various teacher pay options, including, single-salary schedule, extra duty/additional responsibility pay, career ladder, knowledge- and skill-based pay, individual evaluation pay, and performance-based pay. The advantages and disadvantages of each option are explored. The document offer school divisions with guidance when implementing an alternative teacher compensation system. Although this document has not been proved by the Virginia Department of Education yet, it can serve as a valuable resource for the decision-making process regarding teacher compensation. Virginia Department of Education Guidelines for Creating a Comprehensive Pay System DRAFT MAY 2011  Table of Contents PRPLOGUE…………………………………………………………………………..………….1 INTRODUCTION TO PERFORMANCE PAY……………………………………………….2 Attracting Teachers 2 Developing Teachers 3 Retaining Teachers 4 Teacher Effectiveness 5 REVIEW OF RELEVANT RESEARCH 6 Single-Salary Schedule 6 Experience 6 Continuing Education 6 Overall Teacher Effects 7 Research Related to Incentive Programs 9 Performance Pay Models 10 Career Ladder 10 Knowledge- and Skills-Based Plans 10 Individual Evaluation Pay 11 Cautions about Research 12 Supportive for Improving Student Achievement Results 12 Mixed Results for Improving Student Achievement Results 13 Non-Supportive for Improving Student Achievement Results 13 PERFORMANCE-BASED PLANS TO CONSIDER 14 Single-Salary Schedule 14 Advantages and Highlights 15 Disadvantages and Concerns 15 Extra Duty/Additional Responsibility Pay 16 Advantages and Highlights 16 Disadvantages and Concerns 17 Career Ladder 17 Advantages and Highlights 18 Disadvantages and Concerns 18 Knowledge- and Skills-Based Pay 19 Advantages and Highlights 19 Disadvantages and Concerns 20 Individual Evaluation