When you join Team DPS, you are set at a Step and Grade based on your relevant work experience and education level. Placement in a grade is determined by your education level, while placement on a step is related to your years of applicable experience. 

Earning Step Increases

Step increases (vertical movement down the salary schedule) are earned annually by receiving a rating of Approaching, Effective, or Distinguished during your annual review process. 

Earning Grade Movement

You can change grades (horizontal movement along the salary schedule) by achieving a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral degree) in a field related to education, linguistics, or communications. You may also be eligible for grade movement with approved certificate programs. 

ESLI Team Leadership Roles: you’re eligible if you serve in the ESLI leadership role such as Team Lead. 

• 2022 - 2023 Incentive Amount:
  • Team Lead: $275 per paycheck for ten months ($5,500 annually). Payments begin September 22, with the last payment received on July 7.

You may be eligible for student loan and tuition reimbursements, up to $1,000 per school year and $6,000 total per lifetime. Specific eligibility and payment guidelines apply.

To receive payment, fill out this form. Specific eligibility and payment guidelines are outlined on the Tuition and Student Loan Reimbursement Form (Adobe Acrobat Reader required for electronic signature). Forms are due to Payroll by the end of each month in order to be paid on the following month's second paycheck. The deadline to apply reimbursement credit to the 2020-2021 school year maximum is July 31, 2021.