Chief Human Resource Officer
511 Cleveland Street
P.O. Box 30002
Durham, NC 27702
Durham Public Schools strives to ensure that we attract, retain, motivate and develop talented people. To accomplish this, talent management processes are being implemented on a strategic level. These processes include talent identification, recruitment and assessment, performance management, career development, learning management, compensation, and succession planning.
The overall goal is to ensure that employees are offered meaningful benefits. These benefits include but are not limited to: employee engagement, retention, increased productivity, future leadership opportunities within the organization, and ultimately, a culture of excellence through extraordinary leadership for all employees.
We believe that DPS is on the path to become a district of high-achieving students as a direct result of the efforts of highly-motivated staff who have a genuinely vested interest in student success and the sustainable growth of the district.
We can’t wait for you to join our dynamic team!
The Durham Public Schools Human Resource Services/Benefits Department, in partnership with the State Health Plan, is implementing a new benefits enrollment system. This new system replaces the paper forms used in the past and is accessible from any computer with Internet access. You will have access 24/7 to view your current benefit information, get information on benefit offerings, view information on different benefit topics, enroll, and make changes to your benefits.
How to enroll or make changes online?
If you have questions, please contact the Durham Public Schools Human Resource Services/Benefits office at 560-3643.
Annual Leave (Vacation):
Employees earn annual leave (vacation) on a graduated scale, based upon total State of N.C. service. Annual leave (vacation) includes scheduled and unscheduled leave days. All unscheduled leave (vacation) must be approved by the immediate supervisor.
Comprehensive Health Insurance:
Individual coverage for the State Health Plan is available with premiums paid by the employer. Optional premiums to cover spouse and/or children are available at an additional cost.
Credit Union:
Full-time employees may apply directly to the N.C. State Employees Credit Union. Payroll deductions for savings or loans are available.
Dental Insurance:
Permanent full-time employees may enroll for individual and dependent coverage for an additional cost.
Direct Deposit:
Option to have payroll check deposited directly into employee’s banking institution.
Disability Income:
Comprehensive short-term and long-term disability income plans are provided at the employer’s expense for permanent employees who are members of the Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System and meet certain service requirements.
Employee Assistance Program:
Counseling for up to five (5) free sessions is available to employees and their immediate family members through a confidential provider.
Flexible Benefits Plan:
Offered annually during open annual enrollment. Provides opportunity for eligible employees to have certain benefits deducted from their gross pay before taxes, thus reducing their taxable income. Current plans include dental insurance, vision insurance, cancer/intensive care insurance, supplemental disability insurance, and reimbursement accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
Holidays:
Scheduled each calendar year for permanent full-time and part-time employees.
Insurance Death Benefit:
After one year of contributions to the retirement system, death benefits to beneficiary equaling annual salary (minimum of $25,000, maximum of $50,000). Employee must have been paid salary within the last 180 days for beneficiary to be eligible to receive year’s salary.
Leave of Absence Without Pay:
Educational (certified only), medical, military, family medical, and parental leave (for birth, adoption or placement of a foster child), or any other reasons approved by the Superintendent and Board Education may be granted to permanent full-time and part-time employees.
Longevity Pay:
Certified teachers and classified employees with at least (10) years of state service earn longevity on a graduated scale, based on N.C. State Service. Longevity is paid annually on the last working day of the employee’s anniversary month. Upon separation, for any reason, longevity is paid on a prorated basis.
Retirement:
Mandatory 6% employee contribution is matched by an employer contribution as dictated by the North Carolina State Retirement System. Refund of employee’s contribution or a direct roll over to an IRA is available upon separation prior to retirement. Employees become vested after five (5) years of contributory service.
Savings Bonds:
Purchase is available through payroll deduction.
Sick Leave:
Permanent full-time employees earn one day per month employed. This leave may be used for personal illness, injury, temporary disability, illness or death in the immediate family, or employee medical appointments.
Supplemental Retirement Income of NC 401(k) Plan:
State sponsored 401(k) Plan is available through payroll deduction.
Tax Deferred Annuity:
403(b) programs are available through companies chosen by the employee from an approved list for payroll deduction.
Term Life Insurance:
Basic life insurance of $1,000 is provided with the premium paid by the employer. Optional and dependent coverage are available at minimal cost.
Twelve (12) Month Pay Option:
Salaried employees who work less than 12 months may select the 12-month pay option, provided they are in pay status as of the first scheduled day for teachers.
*Unemployment Insurance:
Eligibility and benefit amounts are determined individually, based on a percentage of yearly earnings, up to the allowable maximum.
Vision Insurance:
Permanent full time employees may enroll for individual and dependent coverage for an additional cost.
Workers’ Compensation:
Employees are entitled to benefits if, while carrying out activities for the benefit of their employer, they suffer an injury by accident, a “specific traumatic incident,” resulting in a hernia or back injury, or an “occupational disease.” All on the job injuries must be reported to the school treasurer/supervisor immediately so that appropriate forms are completed. Durham Public Schools has two designated medical facilities for all on the job injuries. Those facilities are Duke Urgent Care (Hillandale Rd and Fayetteville Rd), and Concentra Medical Center (Miami Blvd.)
Extended Sick Leave:
Up to twenty (20) days extended sick leave per year for personal illness after accumulated sick leave is exhausted. A substitute deduction will be made.
Personal Leave:
Two (2) days are earned per year, with up to five (5) days total accumulated. A substitute deduction will be made.
*Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked or contract status
Link to Mark III Benefits Brokerage ]]>The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a workplace-sponsored program designed to assist in the identification and resolution of productivity problems associated with employees and/or family members impaired by personal concerns. These concerns may include, but are not limited to:
These concerns may be adversely affecting an employee's job performance, attendance and/or safety. The specific core activities of EAP services include assessment, brief-focused consultation or referral for appropriate diagnosis, treatment and assistance. Additionally, EAP may assist in linking employees, their families with available community resources that provide necessary services, follow-up and a wide range of employee support services.
When you call the EAP, you will speak with an experienced and specially trained counselor who will assist you in getting you the help you need.
Call EAP for confidential Counseling and Assistance at 1-800-435-1986
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Submit all parts of your application at the same time so that Human Resource Services can process the application efficiently and quickly. If you submit your application online, all remaining parts of the application should be sent together to Human Resource Services. Disclosure of your Social Security number is voluntary. The Board of Education may use your Social Security number on applications for teacher licensure; to obtain a criminal record check; to verify employment eligibility; and for internal payroll and personal records.
As we seek to improve professional growth and development opportunities for all faculty and staff, it is important for us to be able to gauge our progress along this journey. Therefore, all professional development opportunities must be processed via My Learning Plan. Please check the “News and Information” section below regularly for important notifications related to professional growth and development.
For more information please visit the website of the North Carolina Model Teaching Education Consortium at http://www.ncmtec.org.
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