Certificated Early Childhood Salary Schedule 2026-2027
Santa Cruz County Office of Education · 2026-2027 · teacher · 185 duty days Verified
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| Column / preparation ＼ Years of service | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I - Assistant Teacher | $33,573 | $34,416 | $35,278 | $36,159 | $37,064 | $37,989 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| II - Associate Teacher Permit | $34,416 | $35,278 | $36,159 | $37,064 | $37,989 | $38,939 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| III - Teacher Permit | $36,997 | $37,923 | $38,870 | $39,841 | $40,837 | $41,859 | $42,907 | $43,978 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| IV - Master Teacher | $39,772 | $40,766 | $41,786 | $42,830 | $43,902 | $44,999 | $46,123 | $47,277 | $48,458 | $49,670 | $50,913 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| V - Site Director | $42,755 | $43,824 | $44,919 | $46,044 | $47,195 | $48,373 | $49,582 | $50,823 | $52,092 | $53,395 | $54,730 | $56,099 | $57,501 | $58,940 | - | - | - | - | - |
| VI - Program Director | $45,962 | $47,110 | $48,291 | $49,496 | $50,735 | $52,002 | $53,300 | $54,635 | $55,999 | $57,401 | $58,836 | $60,307 | $61,814 | $63,358 | $64,943 | $66,567 | $71,686 | $77,197 | $83,131 |
Stipends & extra pay
| Stipend | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual stipend - Pro-rated; when identified as a requirement of the position. | $1,500 | per year |
| Master's or Doctorate Degree - Pro-rated, $400 minimum. | $1,500 | per year |
| Both Master's and Doctorate Degree (additional) | $400 | per year |
Notes
- 2026-2027, effective 7/1/2026. Based on 185 working days per year. Association members holding a valid California Child Development Permit are eligible for placement in Columns I-V.
- Responsibility Factor of an additional 10% applies to Head Teacher, Program Specialist, and Resource Specialist (assigned case managers only).
- 1.75% longevity awarded after 10 years of continuous SCCOE service, effective 7/1/2023. 3% increase effective 7/1/2026.
Official documents
Source: https://www.santacruzcoe.org
Compiled from public district documents. Always confirm with the official PDF and your HR department before making decisions.