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What is Job Classification?
What is Job Classification?
Job classification is a way to organize different jobs into groups based on their responsibilities, required skills, and difficulty levels. It’s a system that helps companies determine fair pay and make sure everyone knows their role.
Why is Job Classification Important?
Why is Job Classification Important?
Simply put, job classification creates a clear structure within an organization, making it easier for employees to:
See where they fit in
Understand what they need to do to advance
What is a Classification Group?
What is a Classification Group?
A classification group, also known as an employee group, is a category of positions that share similar duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and fields of work. These groups are determined based on shared Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemption status and similar job factors.
FLSA Exemption Status and Job Factors
FLSA Exemption Status and Job Factors
Exemption Status
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt Positions: These jobs must be paid overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week, according to the FLSA.
Exempt Positions: These jobs do not qualify for overtime pay, regardless of hours worked over 40 in a week.
The FLSA sets the rules for overtime pay and other employment standards. A job's exemption status is based on pay and specific job duties as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Job Factors
Job Factors
Job factors and a position's exemption status from overtime pay are determined by the job description. Key factors include:
Minimum Qualifications: The essential skills, experience, education, and other credentials that a candidate must possess to be considered for a specific job
Leadership and Supervision: The level of responsibility for leading and overseeing others
Working Conditions: The environment in which the job is performed
Complexity: How challenging and intricate the job tasks are
Decision-Making: The impact and importance of the decisions made in the role
Interpersonal Relations: The degree of interaction and communication required with others
These factors help classify jobs and set fair pay rates.
Employee Classification Groups
Employee Classification Groups
These classification groups help ensure a clear and organized structure within the District, making it easier to manage and understand the various roles and responsibilities.
Administrators: This group includes positions for school and central department administrators who are exempt under the FLSA.
Bus Drivers and Bus Assistant (Cherry Creek Transportation Employees Association): This group includes positions for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Bus Drivers, Non-CDL Bus Drivers, and Bus Assistants who are non-exempt under the FLSA.
Certified/Licensed (Cherry Creek Education Association): This group includes teacher positions and special service providers (SSPs) like counselors, social workers, psychologists, registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and audiologists. All these positions are exempt under the FLSA and require a specific certification or license from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds, and Carpentry: This group includes trades labor positions that are non-exempt under the FLSA.
Educational Support Personnel: This group includes educational support positions that are non-exempt under the FLSA. These positions cover areas such as Early Childhood Education, Educational Office Professionals, Extended Childcare Services, Food and Nutrition Services, Paraeducators (Paraeducator Association of Cherry Creek), Staff Support, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Professional Technical: This group includes skilled professional and technical positions that are exempt under the FLSA. Examples include accountants, analysts, engineers, central department partners, supervisors, managers, and assistant directors.
Job Descriptions and Job Reclassification
Job Descriptions and Job Reclassification
Job Descriptions
Job Reclassification
Employee Job Classification Self-Service
Employee Job Classification Self-Service
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