Board of JCSD1 agrees on modification of staff pay structure
The Johnson County School Board has made significant changes to the district's salary schedule, aiming to better align compensation with job responsibilities and promote retention and professional advancement. The revised salary schedule, approved in July 2025, includes detailed guidelines for various categories of employees, including teachers, administrative office staff, technology department employees, maintenance and grounds employees, and special education classified staff.
One of the key changes in the revised schedule is the establishment of base salary scales for teachers, adjusted for years of experience and education level. Additional stipends are provided for extra teaching responsibilities and participation in professional development activities, varying by level of engagement and roles such as mentoring and curriculum development.
Teachers attending approved professional development sessions will receive stipends, the amounts of which depend on the length and nature of the professional development activity. These stipends are intended to incentivize and reward continuous professional growth.
Salary ranges for administrative office staff have been revised to align with market benchmarks, with specific step increases based on tenure and performance evaluations outlined. Some stipends may apply for additional administrative duties or leadership roles.
The revised salary schedule for technology department employees reflects the demand and specialization of IT roles within the district. A tiered salary structure based on years of service and certifications is included, with stipends awarded for after-hours technical support or project leadership.
For maintenance and grounds employees, the schedule provides hourly wage rates increasing with seniority, with specific premiums included for shift differentials, hazardous duties, or specialized tasks. Incentives for certification or training are also part of the revised schedule.
Salaries for special education classified staff are set competitively to recognize the demanding nature of special education support work. A step system for experience and additional training is included, with additional stipends available for working with higher needs student populations or extended hours.
The changes in the revised salary schedule are detailed in the board meeting agenda and can be found on the Johnson County School District (JCSD1) website. The Employment Report for July, also available on the JCSD1 website, includes recommendations for staffing changes within the district, such as the appointment of Miranda Koch as the 5th Grade Teacher at the Kaycee K-12 School.
Elizabeth Fauber, previously holding this position, has been replaced by Miranda Koch. The Johnson County School Board approved the Employment Report for July, which also contained recommendations for other teaching positions within the district.
The revised salary schedule applies to some district employees and is aimed at ensuring competitive compensation and recognition of duties among all district employees. For more specific numeric salary figures or a copy of the complete revised salary schedule, contacting the Johnson County School District directly or reviewing the official board meeting documents from July 2025 would be necessary.
- The school board's revised salary schedule for teachers includes base scales adjusted for years of experience and education level, as well as stipends for extra teaching responsibilities and participation in education-and-self-development activities.
- The school board's revised salary schedule for special education classified staff sets salaries competitively to recognize the demanding nature of this work, with a step system for experience and additional training, and stipends for higher needs student populations or extended hours.
