Salary

 

The Office of Labor Relations negotiates and administers the Boston Public School's collective bargaining agreements with the Unions that represent Boston Public Schools employees. The Boston Public Schools has approximately 14 bargaining units covering 10,000+ employees. The contracts for some of the Boston Public School's largest labor unions, as well as the Managerial Conditions of Employment, can be found below.

2018-2021 contract Agreement

Teachers and other BTU Members

Boston Association of School Administrators and Supervisors

Managerial Employees

Salary Determination for BTU Teachers

Teachers, nurses, guidance counselors, and other BTU related service providers​ will be placed on the appropriate grade and step based on review of your official undergraduate and graduate transcripts and letter(s) of outside service.

Grade Placement:

  • Master's degrees are considered 30 graduate credits, and any graduate-level credits above that will count towards the next grade (Masters +15, etc.) Keep track of your credits to take full advantage of your salary benefits.

Step Placement:

  • Up to 3 years of "outside service" credit will be granted with a valid Outside Service Letter from your previous district. The letter must be on official letterhead from your previous school district and state the following: 

    • Dates of employment

    • Confirmation that you were a full-time licensed teacher (or service provider)

    • That you worked at least 160 days under contract

  • Up to 3 years of "inside service" credit will be granted for the following:

    • Prior BPS substitutes will advance one step for each 120 days worked per school year

    • Prior BPS paraprofessionals will advance one step for each 3 years worked as a
      paraprofessional in the BPS district.

Health Insurance Enrollment Process

Employees who regularly work 20 or more hours a week, and who maintain continuous regular part-time employee status, may be eligible to enroll in the City’s benefit programs. Employees have 30 days from their effective date to complete the process of enrolling in a health plan. Employees who choose to enroll in Health Insurance must also enroll in basic life insurance benefits with the City of Boston. Please visit the Benefits Available to City Workers page for the enrollment forms and plan comparison chart. If you do not wish to enroll within 30 days of hire, you must then wait for the annual open enrollment period.

Benefits for Boston Teachers Union (BTU) Members

The Boston Public Schools provides dental and eye care services for all teachers and some other union members; however, this program is administered through the Boston Teachers Union. For more information on the services, visit the Boston Teachers Union Health and Welfare Fund. To enroll, apply at BTU Health and Welfare Fund Office on 180 Mt. Vernon Street in Dorchester. You will need to bring a copy of your first paycheck to enroll.

Application Process

All available positions for BPS staff are listed on TalentEd, the BPS hiring portal.

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