2023-24 Critical Shortage Areas (Classroom Teachers Only)

• Exceptional Children (EC) 
• Secondary Math
• Secondary Science
• Secondary ELA
• English Learner

Monthly differential: $200/month 

• Details: Eligible teachers in a designated critical shortage position will receive a differential of $200 per month for up to 10 months. The last payment will be made in May. Must be a classroom teacher.

Sign-On Bonus Amount: $2500

• Details: Eligible teachers who join CMS in a designated critical shortage position for the 2023-24 school year will receive a recruitment bonus of $2,500, paid in two equal installments.
  • $1250 paid in Dec. 2023
  • $1250 paid in May 2024
  • Must be hired by Oct. 31 to receive both payments

Sign-On Bonus Amount: $2500

• Details: In addition to the Critical Shortage bonus described in the above heading, eligible EC teachers who join CMS for the 2023-24 school year will receive a recruitment bonus of $2500, paid in two equal installments.
  • $1250 paid in Dec. 2023
  • $1250 paid in May 2024
  • Must be hired by Oct. 31 to receive both payments

Retention Bonus: $2000

• Details:  All EC Classroom Teachers (existing & new hires) who remain in the position through June 11, 2024 will receive a retention bonus of $2000, paid in June. 
  • Must be hired by Oct. 31st

Sign-On Bonus Amount: $1000

• Details: Eligible EC Teacher Assistants who join CMS for the 2023-24 school year will receive a recruitment bonus of $1000, paid in two equal installments:
• $500 paid in Dec. 2023
• $500 paid in May 2024
• Must be hired by Oct. 31st to receive both payments

Retention Bonus: $1000

• Details:  All EC Teacher Assistants (existing & new hires) who remain in the position through June 11, 2024 will receive a retention bonus of $1000, paid in June. 
  • Must be hired by Oct. 31st

2023-2024 Recruitment Bonus

Bonus Amount: $1500 

• Details: Sign-on bonus for all new drivers with a start date in the 2023-2024 school year and who participate in a training class.
  
  • $750 paid in Dec. 2023
  • $750 paid in May 2024
  • Must be hired by Oct. 31 to receive both payments.

2023-2024 Recruitment Bonus

• Bonus Amount for Newly Hired HVAC (Specialist/Mechanic): $1000 

• Details: Sign-on bonus for new HVAC staff hired for the 2023-2024 school year
  • $500 paid in Dec
  • $500 paid in May
  • Must be hired by Oct. 31 to receive both payments

2023-2024 Recruitment Bonus

• Bonus Amount: $3000 
• Details: Sign-on bonus for new Transportation Technician II staff hired for the 2023-2024 school year
  • $1500 paid in Dec. 2023
  • $1500 paid in May 2024
  • Must be hired by Oct. 31 to receive both payments.