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Applying for Salary

Differentials

A Step-By-Step Guide

Division of HumanResources

Office of Field andInformation Services

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THE GRANTING OF SALARY DIFFERENTIALS AND STEPS IS NOT AN

AUTOMATIC PROCESS!

THE APPLICANT MUST APPLY FOR BOTH SALARY DIFFERENTIALS AND STEPS IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE CORRECT SALARY SCALE BASED

ON THEIR QUALIFICATIONS!

What are SALARY DIFFERENTIALS ?

• Salary differentials are increases in salary based on academic credit, coursework, or degrees earned beyond their bachelor’s degree.

• For example, the applicant may receive a differential once they achieve any of the following:

1. FIRST-30 Credits above and beyond the Bachelor’s degree requirements. This differential is commonly referred to as the, 1st Differential.

2. PROMOTIONAL-Master’s Degree or 36 credits beyond baccalaureate in an area of specialization (commonly known as the -- Promotional Differential.)

3. INTERMEDIATE- (without Area of Specialization)-60 Credits above and beyond the baccalaureate degree. This level is commonly known as the -- Intermediate Differential.)

4. INTERMEDIATE- (with Area of Specialization)-60 Credits above and beyond the baccalaureate (can include credits towards the Master degree and excess credits, not used towards degree requirements, from undergraduate program. This level is also known as the -- Intermediate Differential.)

5. SECOND-Master’s and Baccalaureate Degrees plus additional 30 credits (commonly known as the – Second Differential.)

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Let’s get started:

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Log in for teacher/teacher line employees

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Click OK

T.Smith@schools.nyc.gov

TSmith

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Select

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Choose which application to file (i.e. Salary Differential or Salary Step)

Enter the social security number, then click “Validate.”

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Click “continue”.

SMITH, TOM 1323

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Be sure to select thecorrect title from the dropdown menu.

120 LIVINGSTON ST

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They must provide an emailaddress that is used frequently. This is the email address we will use to notify the applicant of the their status.

120 LIVINGSTON ST

TOM

SMITH, TOM

T.Smith@schools.nyc.gov

1515231

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Click “Add Educational Information” To enter all degrees and credits.

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Bachelor’s DegreeInformation must be added first!!

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Click “Add Educational Information”to add each additional record.

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Be sure to include all information required to qualify for each differential.

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This information will be auto-saved for

future applications!

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*Click on the differentialThat corresponds to the information provided in “section B”.

*Click on the ? To getthe requirements for theDifferential they are applying for.

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Check the declaration box. This serves as an “e- signature "and is required to submit the application.

Click “continue” to submit the application.

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They will be prompted to “review” their information before submission. Click “Yes” to submit or “No” to review or edit.

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A copy of the application willappear. We suggest making a copy and attaching it to the application.

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The format for all salary schedules are the same aside from the amounts listed

Breakdown of experience awarded1 YR = 2A1 ½ YR = 2B2 YR = 3A2 ½ YR = 3B3 YR = 4A3 ½ YR = 4B4 YR = 5A4 ½ YR = 5B5 YR = 6A5 ½ YR = 6B6 YR = 7A6 ½ YR = 7B7 YR = 8A7 ½ YR = 8B (Max)

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All teachers start on the Base Differential and Salary Step 1A.

A teacher with no teaching experience and holds a Master’s degree would be eligible for the Promotional Differential(RA) on Salary Step 1A.

A teacher with 2 years of teaching experience and holds a Master’s degree would be eligible for the Promotional Differential(RA) on Salary Step 3A.

D.O.E Service Only, must complete ## of years to have longevity

To calculate Salary with Longevity:Current Salary Placement (Differential and Salary Step) + 1,138 (longevity)

Ex/ (RA 8B) 78,346 + (5yr long) 1,138 = (current salary) 79,484

Every time a milestone of Longevity is made, you add another 1,138 to the amount listed on your Salary Placement

All school secretaries start on the Base Differential and Salary Step 1A. A school secretary with no

experience and has 60 credits would be eligible for the Educational Differential(WB) and Salary Step 1A.

A school secretary with 2 years of experience and has 60 credits would be eligible for the Educational Differential(WB) and Salary Step 3A.

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D.O.E Service Only, must complete ## of years to have longevity

To calculate Salary with Longevity:Current Salary Placement (Differential and Salary Step) + 854 (longevity)

Ex/ (WB 8B) 55,956 + (5yr long) 854 = (current salary) 56,810

*** For school secretaries, the most experience that can be

awarded is 5 years***

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All psychology and social workers start on the Base Differential and Salary Step 1A. A psychologist or social

worker with no experience and holds a 60 credit Master’s degree (in psychology or social work) or Bachelor’s + Master’s + 30 credits would be eligible for the First Differential (WQ or WL) and Salary Step 1A.

A psychologist or social worker with 2 years of experience and holds a 60 credit Master’s degree (in psychology or social work) or Bachelor’s + Master’s + 30 credits would be eligible for the First Differential (WQ or WL) and Salary Step 3A.

D.O.E Service Only, must complete ## of years to have longevity

To calculate Salary with Longevity:Current Salary Placement (Differential and Salary Step) + 1,138(longevity)

Ex/ (WQ 7B) 92,077 + (5yr long) 1,138 = (current salary) 93,215

*** For psychologists and social workers, the most experience

that can be awarded is 5 years***

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All guidance counselors start on the Base Differential and Salary Step 1A. A guidance counselor with

no experience and holds a 60 credits Master’s in Guidance and Counseling or Bachelor’s + Master’s + 30 credits would be eligible for the VIH-2 (WH) and Salary Step 1A.

A guidance counselor with 2 years of experience and holds a 60 credit Master’s in Guidance and Counseling or Bachelor’s + Master’s + 30 credits would be eligible for the VIH-2 (WH) and Salary Step 3A.

D.O.E Service Only, must complete ## of years to have longevity

To calculate Salary with Longevity:Current Salary Placement (Differential and Salary Step) + 1,138(longevity)

Ex/ (WH 8B) 91,017+ (5yr long) 1,138 = (current salary) 92,155

*** For guidance counselors, the most experience that can be

awarded is 5 years***