What is the Kyrene Career Ladder Program?

The Kyrene Career Ladder Program represents an effort by the Arizona State Legislature to improve the quality of teaching and learning in our public schools and to attract and retain quality teachers by providing additional compensation, mentoring and staff development for teachers.  The Kyrene School District has received direct funding from this program since 1985.  Participating districts must meet criteria set by the legislature.  The program is administered by the Arizona Department of Education.  Individual eligibility information can be accessed by contacting the Career Ladder Office at 480-783-4128 or mlomba@kyrene.org.

What does the Kyrene Career Ladder Program do for teachers?

·       Issues contract addenda (direct compensation ranges from approximately $1,000 to $5,500) based on participant’s qualified level

·       Provides funds for Career Ladder teachers to participate in workshops and conferences

·       Contributes to the instructional library of the Kyrene Instructional Media Center

·       Instrumental in establishing support for quality classroom assessment

·       Directly supports all teachers through site based Teacher Leadership Roles

What is the Kyrene Career Ladder Program dedicated to?

·       Maximizing student learning as a result of quality planning, instruction, and assessment

·       Encouraging assessment literacy

·       Emphasizing effective analysis and reflection on student achievement

·       Enhancing professional growth opportunities for teachers