Salaries
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Sick Leave
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13 to 16 days per year, depending on employment, of which 4 maybe used for personal leave. There is no maximum accumulation, and the balance may be converted at the time of retirement to service credit.
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Vacation
(12 Month Employees Only)
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Earn vacation days annually based on length of service. A maximum of 30 days may be carried forward annually.
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Health Insurance
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DCPS provides two health care choices: BC/BS PPO coverage and the Delmarva Health Plan HMO. Vision, dental, and prescription coverage is provided with both plans. The Board of Education sets the employer's share of the costs.
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Tax-Deferred Annuities
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Tax-Deferred Annuities Several tax-deferred annuity plans are available.
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Life Insurance
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A no cost $50,000 term life insurance plan is offered to employees.
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Credit Union
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Employees may participate in the State Employees' Credit Union through payroll deduction.
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Pay Period
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10-month certificated staff may elect to be paid over a 12-month period. 11-month and 12 month employees are paid over the length of their employment. Direct deposit is available through several local banks.
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Tuition Reimbursement
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The Board of Education reimburses a teacher for coursework beyond a bachelor's degree necessary for a master's degree or certification requirements. Up to nine credits are allowed each year and are reimbursed at a rate equal to or less than the Salisbury University per credit rate.
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Pension System
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DCPS participates in the plans offered by the Maryland State Retirement Agency.
You may change your beneficiaries at any time by completing a Designation of Beneficiary form and filing it with DCPS.
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National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
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Teaching Standards DCPS offers $2,000 annually to anyone who is hired with a valid NBPTS certification and participates in the Fee Incentive for NBPTS certification.
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