Join JESPA
As a member of JESPA, you also belong to a local association based on your job type, as well as state and national associations, Colorado Education Association and the National Education Association, so that we have power to advocate for ourselves at multiple levels. Click below to find your JESPA and Local Association Dues Rates. This form can be used to join JESPA or let us know about a transfer within the district or to update your payment method. Membership terms and conditions are located at https://jeffcoespa.org/jespa-membership-terms-and-conditions/
Questions? Don’t hesitate to call our office at 303-279-3232 or email us.
JESPA members pay annual unified dues to belong to their local, unit, state, and national union. Union membership dues are a combination of a flat rate and a percentage of income. Total Dues = CEA/NEA + LOCAL + JESPA.
After reviewing the following, if you have questions about your dues, email jeffcoespa@coloradoea.org.
24-25 annual dues rates:
JESPA Dues = 0.75% of gross annual base wages (not including overtime)
CEA and NEA dues are a flat annual rate prorated over 12 months: Fewer than 1,440 hours is considered part-time (ex. 180 days x 8 hours/day = 1,440)
- FT Full Time (more than 1440 hours) =297.50 per year or $24.79/month (if non-prorated 10-month: 29.75 per month)
- PT Part Time (less than 1440 hours per year) = $160.50 per year or $13.38/month (if non-prorated 10-month: 16.05 per month)
- QT Quarter time (less than 720 hours per year) = $134.75 per year or $11.23 per month (if non-prorated 10-month: 13.48 per month)
Local Dues based on your job title:
- JCAP: Paraprofessionals & Health Aides, $0.50/month
- JCSFSA: Food Service, $1/month
- JCPK: Preschool, $1/month
- JCAEOP: Office Professionals and Para Educators $1/month
- JCSSA: Custodial & Facility Managers, $2/month
- JCSA: Security & Safety, $2/month
- JCMA: Maintenance, $3/month
- JCTA: Bus Drivers, Assistants, and Transportation Employees, $5/month
Total Dues = CEA/NEA + LOCAL + JESPA.
While dues amounts vary across job titles and depend on whether you are FT or PT, the average member’s dues are 1.3% of monthly pay.
AVERAGE EXAMPLES (when annual unified dues are spread over 12 months. Please note the numbers vary based on your exact wage, FTE, and Local Association):
- $2000 monthly wage = $29/month
- $3400 monthly wage = $43/month – * average pay in Jeffco
- $5000 monthly wage = $63/month
- $6200 monthly wage = $73.50/month