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Human Resources - Classification & Compensation
The compensation and classification team is responsible for maintaining the district’s compensation plans for approximately 7,500 employees in licensed, classified, unrepresented, licensed administrators, and senior leadership positions.An employee’s compensation encompasses all the benefits an employee receives including financial rewards—such as salary, health insurance and benefits, retirement, professional development funds, tuition reimbursement, stipends, and more (variable by employee group) —that employees receive in exchange for their work. Our total compensation package aims to attract, motivate, and retain talent.
An employee’s classification refers to the systematic grouping of jobs based on their duties, responsibilities, and required skills, which ensures that employees in similar roles are treated fairly and consistently.
Together, compensation and classification are HR practices that ensure equitable pay structures, enhance organizational efficiency, and contribute to a motivated and satisfied workforce.
The PPS compensation and classification team provides support for employees and supervisors with the following:
- Strategic compensation planning
- Organizational design, reorganization, and consultation
- District Salary schedules
- Initial salary placement
- Salary advancement (cost-of-living adjustments, seniority adjustments (steps), and professional development lane advancement)
- Professional development funds
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pay equity
- Employee classifications (new and modifications)
- Job descriptions (new and modifications)
- Market analysis
- Individual employee classification review
- Out of class compensation, interim & temporary assignments
- Stipend processing (multi language, doctorate, retention, etc)
- Remote work eligibility
For additional information, see below.
For general Classification & Compensation inquiries, please reach out to ccinquiries@pps.net
ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION INFORMATION & PROCESSES
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Classification Review Process
The purpose of a classification review is to evaluate and assess the employee’s current job classification. The ensures that job duties, responsibilities, and qualifications are accurately reflected in the assigned classification level or pay grade. Supervisors may request a classification review if they believe there has been a change in job duties, responsibilities, or scope of work that warrants reclassification. This process applies to non-represented employees only.
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Job Descriptions & Classification Specs
View classification specs and job descriptions here.
Supervisors - if you are considering a new position or modifications to an existing position, please reach out to the HR Classification & Compensation team at ccinquiries@pps.net and we’ll schedule time to consult with you.
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PAT Professional Growth
To learn more about professional growth and salary advancement for employees in PAT represented positions, visit this PAT Professional Growth website.
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Market Analysis
The HR Classification & Compensation team conducts market analysis for specific positions in support of collective bargaining.
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Oregon Equal Pay
To learn more about how PPS is in compliance with Oregon Equal Pay, visit this website.
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Organizational Design and/or Restructure
Supervisors, if you are planning to restructure your team, modify direct reports, realign functions, or make similar changes, please reach out to Emily Linnertz or Stacey Jung for consultation. We offer support in various ways, from guiding you through the design process to identifying the potential employee impacts of these changes, which may include adjustments to classification or compensation.
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Out of Class Compensation Process
Non-Represented employees temporarily assigned (a minimum of 30 days), to cover the majority of the responsibilities in a higher level position (higher job classification) may be eligible for ‘out of class’ additional earnings. This usually occurs when an employee takes on responsibilities at a classification higher than their current classification due to an extended leave of absence or to cover a vacancy. Additional information is available .
PFSP - As stated in Article 13 of the current PFSP CBA: “An employee temporarily assigned the full duties and responsibilities of a higher salary level position for more than five (5) days shall be paid a minimum of five percent (5%) above their current hourly rate or the first step of the higher classification, whichever is the greatest, retroactive to the first day of the temporary assignment.” To request an out of class adjustment supervisor of the employee contacts HR at ccinquiries@pps.net with a request for out of class compensation review and any additional information available. Additional information is available -
Professional Development Funds
Professional development funds are available for employees in the following groups per collective bargaining agreements: PAT and PFSP. Licensed administrators and senior leadership have access to PD funds per their contract. To access these funds, visit the Professional Development Funds website.
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Remote Work
Employee may be eligible for hybrid employee based on their classification and position. To view the position eligibility list and remote work guidelines, visit the Remote Work Resources website.
Supervisors - if you need to discuss the eligibility of a position/classification, please contact the HR Classification & Compensation team at ccinquiries@pps.net.
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Tuition Reimbursement
Employees in PAT represented positions may be eligible for tuition reimbursement per the collective bargaining agreement. Visit the Tuition Reimbursement website for eligibility and the request process.
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Additional Compensation
Employees may be eligible for additional compensation for a variety of reasons based on their collective bargaining agreement.
- PAT
- Dual Language Immersion Stipend
- Multilingual Stipend
- National Boards Stipend
- Doctorate Stipend
- Extended Responsibility
- PFSP
- Second Language Stipend
- Occupational Therapists & Physical Therapists Doctorate Stipend
- Licensed School Administrators
- Senior Leadership
- Non-Represented
Retention and Referral bonuses are not currently available. You can read about prior programs here.
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