Employee Compensation and Total Rewards

The WVDE is committed to providing a total rewards package that supports all employees, personally and professionally, in the important work they do. Please contact the Office of Human Resources with any questions.

Total Compensation

Professional and Associate staff members are paid in accordance with requirements set forth in WV Code.  Factors including job classification, education, and experience are all considered in determining annual salary.

In addition to an annual salary, staff members receive indirect compensation through employer-provided benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• Paid Time Off
• Employer supplemented health insurance
• Contributions to your Teachers’ Retirement System pension
• Basic Life Insurance
• Social Security
• Unemployment
• Educational Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional learning and development opportunities

Total Compensation can be calculated by adding approximately 35% to your annual salary. 

Retirement

All regular, full time employees are required to participate in the Teachers’ Retirement System (Defined Benefit Pension Plan).  New members contribute 6%, employer contributes 7.5%.  For more information, visit the WV Consolidated Public Retirement Board website.

The WV Retirement Plus offers an additional opportunity for participants to make pre-tax contributions to retirement.  For more information visit the West Virginia Retirement Plus website.

Health and Life Insurance

The WVDE provides affordable health and life insurance options for 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 the WV Public Employees Insurance Agency website.

Other Benefits

The WVDE offers additional benefits through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits to supplement health/life insurance including, but not limited, to the following:

• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal

Premium rates vary depending on plan and coverage for eligible dependents.  For more information, visit the Mountaineer Flexible Benefits website.

Paid Time Off

The WVDE provides a leave package for all full time, regular employees including paid time off for accrued sick/annual leave, paid time off for jury duty, and a minimum of 12 paid holidays.

Full time, regular employees receive 5.20 hours of sick leave per pay period.

Full time, regular employees accrue annual leave based on verified work experience at a county board of education or state agency. Accrual rates are based on the schedule below.

Holidays

As well as any other dates proclaimed by the President or Governor as official holidays.

Employee Assistance Program

Personal issues, planning for life or simply managing daily life can affect your work, health, and family.  Support services are available through the West Virginia Division of Personnel Employee Referral Program.  This is a confidential resource providing you with quick access to support for personal and professional challenges.  For additional information, please visit the West Virginia Division of Personnel website or download the Employee Referral Program booklet (PDF).

Educational Reimbursement

The WVDE seeks to support educational efforts that will contribute to the Department of Education’s future success and the professional growth of its employees.  Eligibility is based on meeting program requirements, availability of funds, and at the discretion of the State Superintendent.  For additional information, please contact the WVDE Office of Human Resources.