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24. HEAD START TEACHER PROFESSIONAL CAREER PATH Authorize and approve the Head Start Teacher Career Path for Human Services. The Career Path authorizes Human Services to transfer positions for Head Start Teachers and Early Head Start Teachers from the Educator MRT to the Educator – Bachelor’s MRT after the aforementioned teachers have obtained their Bachelor’s Degree. After the position transfer is finalized, Human Services can, through the salary advancement process, request to increase the employee’s base rate to the minimum of the Educator – Bachelor’s market range or up to 5%, whichever is greater. This Career Path is considered a lateral, non-promotional move with no impact on Head Start Teachers’ or Early Head Start Teachers’ eligibility for merit. The Career Path is based on market practices and is intended to assist Human Services in complying with the Head Start for School Readiness Act which requires that by September 30, 2013, 50% of all Head Start Teachers must have a Bachelor’s Degree while the remaining must have at least an Associate’s Degree. (C-49-10-021-6-00)

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