Credits that count
Accredited college or university.
“Credits must be earned at an accredited college or university.”
Source: Finaldraftfy2026aftcba3421 ↗, page 89
What it takes to move across the schedule in Oklahoma City, what the move is worth, and where the district says so. Every figure and rule here is quoted from the district's own documents.
Accredited college or university.
“Credits must be earned at an accredited college or university.”
Source: Finaldraftfy2026aftcba3421 ↗, page 89
October 31st of each fiscal year.
“on or before October 31st of each fiscal year with Human Resources”
Source: Finaldraftfy2026aftcba3421 ↗, page 89
Retroactive to the start of the fiscal year if the October 31 deadline is met; otherwise effective the day records are received by Human Resources.
“salary adjustments will become effective the day records are received by Human Resources”
Source: Finaldraftfy2026aftcba3421 ↗, page 89
The raise is paid retroactively.
“Payment will be retroactive to the beginning of the current fiscal year if the October 31st deadline for submitting necessary transcripts has been met.”
Source: Finaldraftfy2026aftcba3421 ↗, page 89
The district's documents leave these 11 open. Ask before you pay for a course, and ask for the answer in writing.
2025-26 Schedule 003 Special Education Teachers 181 days Base + 5%. 2025–26. Pick your position above to mark it.
| Step | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $47,828 | $49,088 | $50,873 |
| 1 | $48,248 | $49,508 | $51,293 |
| 2 | $48,563 | $49,823 | $51,608 |
| 3 | $48,878 | $50,138 | $51,923 |
| 4 | $49,298 | $50,558 | $52,343 |
| 5 | $50,400 | $51,660 | $53,445 |
| 6 | $51,293 | $52,553 | $54,338 |
| 7 | $51,818 | $53,078 | $54,863 |
| 8 | $52,343 | $53,603 | $55,388 |
| 9 | $52,868 | $54,128 | $55,913 |
| 10 | $54,075 | $56,385 | $58,170 |
| 11 | $55,335 | $57,645 | $59,430 |
| 12 | $55,965 | $58,275 | $60,060 |
| 13 | $56,595 | $58,905 | $60,690 |
| 14 | $57,225 | $59,535 | $61,320 |
| 15 | $58,853 | $61,163 | $62,948 |
| 16 | $60,165 | $62,475 | $64,260 |
| 17 | $61,268 | $63,578 | $65,363 |
| 18 | $63,578 | $65,888 | $67,673 |
| 19 | $65,888 | $68,198 | $69,983 |
| 20 | $67,778 | $70,088 | $71,873 |
| 21 | $69,038 | $71,348 | $73,133 |
| 22 | $69,825 | $72,135 | $73,920 |
| 23 | $70,455 | $72,765 | $74,550 |
| 24 | $71,085 | $73,395 | $75,180 |
| 25 | $72,067 | $74,377 | $76,162 |
| 26 | $72,697 | $75,007 | $76,792 |
| 27 | $73,235 | $75,007 | $76,792 |
| 28 | $73,235 | $75,007 | $76,792 |
| 29 | $73,235 | $75,007 | $76,792 |
| 30 | $73,235 | $75,007 | $76,792 |
| 31 | $73,235 | $75,007 | $76,792 |
| 32 | $73,235 | $75,007 | $76,792 |
| 33 | $73,235 | $75,007 | $76,792 |
| 34 | $73,235 | $75,007 | $76,792 |
| 35+ | $73,235 | $75,007 | $76,792 |
Source: Finaldraftfy2026aftcba3421 ↗, page 52 · Verified 9 November 2026 · Report an error
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