. Benefits & Salary

2008-2009 Employee Handbook

TRS Employee Benefits Comparibility Report

Mentor Teacher Program

The district provides a mentor teacher program for all first-year teachers.

Training

The district provides a variety of advanced training at no cost.

Pay Periods

Pay periods for professional employees are once a month. Direct deposit is available.

• 2009-2010 Contract Calendar
• 2009-2010 Hiring Schedule

Carroll Education Foundation

Grants are available through the foundation for instructional purposes.

Professional Development Leave

The district offers unpaid professional development leave for those seeking a post-graduate degree.

Tuition Assistance Program

The district has a tuition assistance program which will reimburse an employee for up to 9 semester hours per year (September through August) at a rate of $70 per credit hour.

Sick Days

Teachers, (10) month employees and fulltime paraprofessionals, receive 10 leave days per year. Donated sick leave bank participation is available. All 12-month auxiliary employees receive 7 leave days per year. Full-time auxiliary personnel receive 5 leave days. Hardship leave, extended childcare leave and extended sick leave are also available.

2009-2010 Sick Leave Bank

Insurance

The district offers benefit-eligible employees with three different health plans, contributing a portion of the monthly premium. For those employees who choose not to participate in the district’s health plan, a $68 per month contribution is made to a 403b retirement plan. Voluntary insurance plans offered include cancer, disability, life, dental and vision.

Tax Sheltered Annuities

Staff members may select from an approved list of companies offering tax shelter and annuity
programs.

Credit Union

The Educational Employees Credit Union has many services available.

Teacher Retirement

A required deduction for Texas public school employees is made to ensure for retirement.

Sporting Passes

Free passes to home sporting events are issued to all employees of the district.

We Care Employee Discounts

Carroll ISD employees receive special discounts through its employee appreciation program called We Care. To learn more about the We Care program and what discounts are offered, click here.

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Carroll Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap.