Dear Jpbischke,
The answer is not clear. First, it depends on the district and
sometimes even on the school. Second, it depends on the definition of
"bilingual" (being able to talk in Spanish or to teach in Spanish).
For example, schools in Salinas City "an excellent salary and support
to qualified mainstream and bilingual teachers" (SOURCE: Salinas City
Elementary School District,
<http://schools.monterey.k12.ca.us/~salcity/DistrictSite/DistrictPages/Depts/PersonnelPages/scejbsd1.html>).
In 2001, facing a shartage of teachers in California, an article on
the issue mentioned: "Being bilingual can be an added bonus to your
paycheck and your career. Depending on the district, the subject or
subjects, grade levels you are qualified to teach, and the language or
languages you speak, your bilingual skills could be very helpful in
obtaining a teaching position. Some districts even pay additional
stipends to bilingual teachers. But beware, there is a big difference
between being bilingual and being able to teach using your bilingual
skills. Most job fliers and announcements will let you know what
languages a district is looking for and whether or not specialized
credentials are required" (SOURCE: "Teaching Corps Desperate for
Recruits", California Job Journal,
<http://www.jobjournal.com/article_full_text.asp?artid=372>).
As for psecific salary details, in 1998, at least, there were "pay
diffrentials" for bilingual teachers in California, ranging between
$2,500 and $5,000 annually:
"[...] the $32,000 starting salary of a Los Angeles Unified School
District teacher, where the average salary is nearly $46,000, not
including the $2,500 to $5,000 pay differential for bilingual
teachers".
(SOURCE: Erika Chavez, "Few Bilingual Teachers Take Texas' Offer", Los
Angeles Times, August 23, 1998,
<http://www-rcf.usc.edu/~cmmr/NEWS/L.A.Times_Aug23.html>). Since then,
it seems that salary in California for teachers increased, with the
demand in bilingual teachers:
"Depending on their experience and qualifications, the teachers will
be paid about $37,000 to $48,000 a year" (SOURCE: Kelly Nix, "Elizondo
seeks teachers on trip to Spain", The Californian.com, April 9, 2004
<http://www.californianonline.com/news/stories/20040409/localnews/201261.html>).
For comparison, the National Education Association, reports that the
beginning teacher's salary in California is $34,180, and the average
teacher's salary is $54,348 (SOURCE: National Education Association,
Student program, <http://www.nea.org/student-program/about/state.html#california>).
[More on this: Marc Cabrera, "Administrators heading to Spain to
recruit teachers", Monterey Herald, Apr. 09, 2004,
<http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/montereyherald/news/local/8398181.htm>].
Not only that, but teachers with BCLAD (Bilingual Cross-Cultural
Language and Academic Development ) credentials are less likely to be
dismissed, due to the shortage in bilingual teachers (SEE: Ricci
Graham, "Bilingual teachers avoid school layoffs", Oakland Tribune,
April 04, 2004, <http://www.oaklandtribune.com/Stories/0,1413,82~1726~2062668,00.html>).
I hope this answered your question. Please contact me if you need any
further clarifications on this answer before you rate it.
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