See Forever Foundation & Maya Angelou Public Charter School

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Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salaries
General Teacher Salaries
For teachers who are certified and/or who have a master's degree in education, starting salaries at MAPCS generally match District of Columbia Public Schools' starting salaries. Our step and merit pay system is slightly different than at DCPS and most large school districts. For high-performing teachers, our step/merit system allows for greater year-to-year advancement than at DCPS. This is because returning teachers earn cost of living increases and are eligible for merit increases of between $0 and $1,000, based on performance.

Non-Certified Teachers
At MAPCS, we do hire talented individuals who come to us uncertified or without a master's degree. For these instructors, starting pay is less than for teachers with certification or master's degrees, but their salaries increase when they obtain their certification or master's degree.

Other Staff
For mental health professionals, school leaders, and other staff, salaries are competitive with similar positions in the area.

Comprehensive Benefits
Health Care
All staff is offered basic health care coverage by the school. During the 2004-5 school year, the school will pay 80% of the monthly premiums of our standard HMO package. The coverage applies to staff members and their families. The school sponsors one health care package; our provider the last 2 years has been CareFirst BlueChoice. PPO and Out-of-Service plans are available, with employees paying the difference between the HMO cost and alternative plan costs.

403(b) Plan
The school has established a 403(b) plan with T. Rowe Price to which employees may contribute; we match employee contributions to the 403(b) plan at 50% after employees have worked for See Forever/Maya Angelou for one year, up to the amount permitted by law.

Computer Purchase Plan
Once a full-time staff member has worked at the school for three months, the school will pay 1/3 of the cost, up to $500, of a computer. The computer may be a laptop or traditional PC, and may be for home use.

Vacation Schedule
Teachers at Maya Angelou have a vacation schedule that is generally aligned with teachers in surrounding jurisdictions. However, at Maya Angelou teacher training typically starts earlier in the summer than at many schools, and there are a few days during the year when Maya Angelou is open when traditional schools are closed and vice versa.