NCPSMA

NCPSMA

Professional Development Program

The Program

This program was developed by Walter Powers of Moore County Schools.

The NCPSMA Professional Maintenance Development Program is a volunteer program of improvement and professional growth for maintenance employees. This program has benefited Moore County in many way. First of all - it is a win/win situation for everyone involved. Moore County Schools has better trained employees. Employees must get training each year to have the required number of CEUs to continue in the program. Most of all the children are able to have a better learning environment because the employee is more qualified and provides better service. This program provides a $42.00 -$165.00 pay increase per month for employees. Employees are willing and want to attend in-service training. Cross training has been great. This provides help in other areas when needed. Most of all we have trained professionals that save the school system money. Any system that does not have a program is missing out on a wonderful way to save tax payers money and provide a better learning environment for the children.

Eligibility

Effective maintenance professionals from all areas of maintenance may file an application for the NCPSMA Professional Maintenance Development Program. An employee must complete one year of consecutive employment before the first level can be awarded. The anniversary date will be July 1 following one year of employment. Continuous education, advancement and experience must be achieved each year.

Levels

There are five levels of awards. These levels must be maintained each year.

Level I

One year of employment starting on July 1 and in good standing with the North Carolina Public School Maintenance Association.

Level II

Four years of employment starting on July 1 and in good standing with the North Carolina Public School Maintenance Association and holding a minimum of one approved licenses or trade certifications.

Level III

Six years of employment starting on July 1 and in good standing with the North Carolina Public School Maintenance Association and holding a minimum of two approved licenses or trade certifications.

Level IV

Eight years of employment starting on July 1 and in good standing with the North Carolina Public School Maintenance Association and holding a minimum of three approved licenses or trade certifications.

Level V

Ten years of employment starting on July 1 and in good standing with the North Carolina Public School Maintenance Association and holding a minimum of four approved licenses or trade certifications.

Level Maintained

Minimum Years		Earn
Service	Level	Per Year	Benefits
1st year	I	1 CEU	$ 42 per month
4th year	II	2 CEUs	$ 67 per month
6th year	III	4 CEUs	$ 135 per month
8th year	IV	4 CEUs	$ 150 per month
10th year	V	4 CEUs	$ 165 per month

Education Requirements

Each participant must meet one of the following:

Successful completion of high school or
Successful completion of General Education Development Test administered at a secondary school, technical college or community college or
Successful completion of six semester hours or nine quarter hours of academic or technical credits or
Successful completion of 80 contact hours of in-service training.

In-Service Training

CEUs may be earned through attendance at professional in-service training program at conventions, conferences, workshops, courses of any approved specialized work-related professional organization. Six contact hours are equal to one CEU.

Benefits

Each person enrolled in the NCPSMA Professional Maintenance Development Program who is willing to work for it may be rewarded $42-$165 per month. This professional program not only has monetary gains but also has educational gains.

Schools systems will be rewarded with better trained and more qualified employees.

Revised 3/2006