Benefits Package           Experience Credit is granted for all previous full time teaching in accredited schools under contract in accordance with state and local guidelines. Prorata credit is given if work was at least half-time. Successful completion of designated professional activities is a requirement for annual advancement on the school division’s teacher salary scale.            Master’s Degree Supplement of $2,000 is paid to teachers with a Master’s Degree earned at an accredited institution if documented by August 31st.            Retirement Plan:  Teachers are covered by Social Security and the Virginia Retirement System. Employees pay the going rate for Social Security but the School Board pays the entire VRS contribution for each teacher. Continued participation in the county health insurance plan is also available for retirees.            Extra Pay:  Pay based on extra duties is available for teachers in areas of extracurricular activities and instructional leadership.            Health Insurance:  The School Board offers comprehensive insurance (Anthem) at a reduced rate to all full time employees. The county pays the major portion each year of the premium for the employee’s insurance.          Flexible Benefit Plan:  Charlotte County Public Schools offers eligible employees an IRS Section 125 Approved Flexible Benefit Plan. This plan allows employees sizable tax benefits for non-reimbursable medical and child care expenses.            Life Insurance:  A teacher has a term life insurance equal to twice their salary. This benefit amount doubles in the event of accidental death (4 X Salary). This is provided through the VRS with the School Board paying the premium for the employee. Optional, additional insurance is also available through VRS.            Tuition Payment:  Reimbursement for college course work is available with prior approval for special education teachers. Our in-service program offers a variety of activities which may be used in lieu of college credit for teacher recertification.            License Fees:  Charlotte County Public Schools provides payment for actions required by the School Board on employed teacher licenses. Original license, as well as, recertification costs are the responsibility of the individual.           Personal Leave:  Teachers who work at least six months are entitled to two days of personal leave per year. Unused personal leave days are added to the employee’s accumulated sick leave. Twelve-month teachers earn annual leave days.            Sick Leave Plan:  Teachers may accrue up to 200 sick leave days earned at the rate of one day per month worked. Sick leave credits are transferable from other school divisions within the Commonwealth. Up to $35.00 per day is paid for unused sick leave at retirement. A voluntary sick leave bank is available to help protect against catastrophic illness or injury – please apply if interested.            Direct Deposit:  Employee pay is direct deposited into a checking or savings account on the last working day of each month. Appropriate deductions for taxes, health plan, annuities, credit union, dues, etc. are handled through the payroll department. Employees working ten months are normally paid in twelve pay installments. If the length of employment reduces a month or more, the number of pay installments will be cut back.            Liability Insurance:  The School Board carries a first rate liability insurance policy for our teachers. Also, workers compensation and unemployment insurance are provided.