If you are on the 191-day salary schedule , you will find your salary step printed in the center box at the top of your paycheck stub. However, the step printed will be one step higher than your actual step on the contractual schedule because the PeopleSoft system does not recognize the "0" (zero) step.
To minimize confusion on step placement data, the schedule lists the "1" - "17" steps found on the paychecks, followed by the contractual (actual) steps 0-16, in bold print.
The following examples explain how this "one step higher" data on your paycheck translates to your actual schedule placement (in the contract).
Beginning Teachers If you are a beginning teacher (with no prior experience), Step "1" will appear on your paycheck. However, you are actually at Step 0 on the 191-day negotiated salary schedule.
Between the Bottom and Top of the Schedule If you are at any step above the 0 step but below the maximum of the 191-day schedule, the step shown on your paycheck will be one step higher than your actual step placement. For example, if you find Step "10" listed on your paycheck, you are actually on Step 9 of the negotiated salary schedule.
If You Are at a Salary Schedule Maximum