(A12F) Teacher Attainment and Average Salary Instructions
School Year 2019-2020
Data Collection Location: Complete this data collection through the Education Statistics System (ESS) in the myNHDOE Single Sign-On System.
Instructions: Complete full time equivalents and break down total by degree level.
Due Date: October 15, 2019
Certified: Yes – Superintendent must certify the data.
Section I - Highest Educational Attainment
In this section, include the number of kindergarten through high school classroom and special education teachers only. This is the number in full-time equivalents (FTE) reported on lines 2 through 4 of the Class and Staffing Form (A12B). Do not include preschool teachers, administrators or other non-teaching professionals.
Please report the highest EARNED DEGREE. Note: The category “Degree beyond Master’s” should include CAGS, but does NOT include interim levels such as Master’s + 15, Master’s + 30, etc. Do not use the teacher salary schedule data if the salary schedule includes categories that combine degrees with non-degree credits, for example “Bachelor’s Plus 30/Master's.”
Section II – Salary
Record the average salary of all FULL-TIME classroom teachers rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Include salary longevity and other bonuses, but do not include stipends for extracurricular or non-teaching activities, or medical insurance buy backs.
Music, art, physical education, Title I, ESL and special education teachers are considered classroom teachers and SHOULD BE INCLUDED if they are full- time.
DO NOT INCLUDE the salaries of other professional staff such as principals, guidance counselors, librarians, school nurses, etc.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please submit a help desk ticket at ESS HELPDESK.