BENEFITS BECOMING A TEACHER IN NEWTON-CONOVER CITY SCHOOLS
As a school district we are committed to attracting and retaining quality teaching professions.
Beginning Teacher Signing Bonus
Teachers who are in their 1st and 2nd year in their careers as teachers are eligible for a signing bonus.
1st year as Teacher - $1000;
2nd year as Teacher - $500.
Local Salary Supplement
8% salary supplement paid in two installments, in November and April.
Annual Leave and Sick Leave
Earn 1 Day of Sick Leave Per Month, Annual (vacation Leave) earned according to years service, Personal Leave for Classroom Teachers, Paid Maternity Leave for Employees Who Qualify
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Individual Plans to Choose From including (Paid For By State and Plan with Low Fee) Optional premiums to cover spouse and family.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Plans and Other Options available.
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuiition Reimbursement for course work toward masters degree and beyond.
Retirement Benefits
Mandatory 6% employee contribution (payroll deduction) and matched if mandated by N.C. legislature. Refund of employees’ contribution is available upon certain conditions. Employees become vested after five years of contributory service.
Banking Services
The State Employees’ Credit Union Offers:
Free checking accounts with no monthly maintenance fees
100% auto financing • Free debit card • Free on-line member access
Short-term, low-cost salary advance loans • Visa Card, no annual fee
Free ATM service with over 700 Cash Points machines
Direct deposit available at most N.C. and national banks (i.e. BB&T, Bank of America, and Wachovia)
Lilian Jones Grant Opportunities
Potential 2% Performance Bonus