Be Informed on the Salary Schedule Advancement

Information regarding placement on the salary schedule is available through the Personnel Office. Information regarding professional development units and district salary credits is available through the Instructional division.
The deadline to file a request for a change in the salary schedule classification with the Personnel Office is:

Traditional Calendar
Opening of School and/or January 31
YRE
June 30 and/or December 31

There are 3 ways to advance on the salary schedule:

College units that would or could lead to a degree or credential
Professional development units
District salary units

College Units: All units earned subsequent to the BA/BS degree must be upper division or graduate level units that would or could lead to a credential or degree, with a grade of "C" and from an accredited institution.

Professional Development Units: Course work that does not fit the criteria above for college units may be eligible for professional development units. Units will be granted for course work that enhances a teacherís current assignment if pre-approved by 2/3 of the District Salary Credit Committee. A form is available through the Instructional Division at District Office.

District Salary Credit: These are credits that are unique to the Montebello Unified School District. District Salary Credit can be earned for staff development activities conducted outside the Board Day and for which the member has not been compensated. Fifteen hours of staff development equals one district salary credit. A form is available through the Instructional Division. District Salary Credit may be earned by

Staff development programs developed by the District or the Association (MTA IPD activities.)
Individual staff development programs pre-approved by the District Salary Credit Committee.

Congratulations Rotary Teacher of the Year Jaime Quintero

Jaime Quintero (FPA) was honored as the Rotary Teacher of the Year May 1. Jaime has taught in the District for 16 years. He teaches computer technology and has developed programs to assist students with being computer literate. He helps bridge the digital divide for students who are greatly disadvantaged. He also assists colleagues with computer maintenance, technology needs, inservice, and keeps programs current to keep pace with rapid changes in technology.

Jaime has also been a Building Rep for many years and is dedicated to teacher advocacy.

Congratulations Jaime!