Benefits and Total Rewards

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is committed to providing benefits that matter to you at each stage of your employment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide variety of resources and benefits programs to our employees, such as comprehensive health care insurance, a pension/retirement program, life insurance, supplemental retirement savings plans, vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, child care assistance and education assistance programs.

Summary of Benefits

BenefitCoverage
Retirement – Defined Benefit Pension PlanAll regular, full time employees are required to participate in the Teachers’ Retirement System. New members contribute 6%, employer contributes 7.5%. For more information, visit West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board.
Health InsuranceHealth Insurance is available to all regular, full-time employees through the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). Premium rates vary depending on income level, chosen plan and coverage for eligible dependents. For more information, visit WV Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
Basic Life InsuranceBasic Life Insurance in the amount of $10,000 is a free benefit to all regular, full-time employees.
Optional Life InsuranceFull-time, regular employees are eligible for additional life insurance for themselves and covered dependents. Premiums vary based on age and approved coverage amount.
Dental InsuranceFull-time, regular employees can purchase coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Premiums vary depending on plan and coverage for eligible dependents.
Vision InsuranceFull-time, regular employees can purchase coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Premiums vary depending on plan and coverage for eligible dependents.
Hearing InsuranceFull-time, regular employees can purchase coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Premiums vary depending on plan and coverage for eligible dependents.
Long-term and Short-term Disability CoverageFull-time, regular employees can purchase disability coverage for extended personal illness or disability when other available leave has been exhausted. Premiums vary depending on income level and age.
Flexible Spending AccountsThis program allows employees to set aside funds on a pre-tax basis for dependent and medical expenses.
Group Legal InsuranceFull-time, regular employees can purchase legal counsel assistance as a post-tax benefit.
WV Retirement PlusThis retirement savings plan allows participants to make pre-tax and/or Roth (after-tax) contributions toward retirement.
Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b)This retirement savings plan allows participants to make pre-tax contributions toward retirement.
Sick/Annual LeaveFull-time, regular employees receive 5.20 hours of sick leave per pay period. Annual leave accrual varies and is determined based on county board of education or state experience.
Paid Holidays

Full-time, regular employees are eligible for the following paid holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King’s Birthday Presidents’ Day
  • Memorial Day
  • West Virginia Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day » Columbus Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
  • Primary Election Day (when a statewide primary election is held)
  • General Election Day (when a statewide general election is held)
  • Any other dates proclaimed by the President or Governor as a holiday or special observance by the people of the state

Contact Us

If you would like additional information for any of the benefits listed, contact the Director of Human Resources.

Kimberly Olsen headshot

Kimberly Olsen

Director
Phone Number: +13045582702
kimberly.olsen@k12.wv.us
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