Orange County Schools
“A Great Place To Teach”
Competitive Salary and Local Benefits
Attractive local supplement above state salary
10% for non-tenured teachers 11.5% for tenured teachers 14% for teachers with Orange County Schools 10+ years Signing bonuses for teachers in shortage areas ~ Up to $1500 for licensed and “Highly Qualified” in identified areas
Tuition Reimbursement for all teachers ~ Reimbursement for tuition up to $300/sem. or $600/year Praxis Tests Reimbursement ~
up to $175
$150 Teacher Voucher (may include reimbursement for initial NC Teaching License - $85) National Board Certification Incentives
12% salary increase from state (including 3 days paid leave to complete portfolio) Orange County Schools will also provide: $500 payment when achieving National Board Certification (NBC) $250 to another staff member who substantially assist another teacher to receive NBC 1-2 additional days of paid leave to complete portfolio Up to $50 for copying expenses
Additional State and Local Benefits:
10 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave Affordable Life Insurance Options (free $5000 policy paid locally) Excellent State Retirement Program Health Insurance (premiums are at no cost to employee only) Longevity Pay and Direct Deposit Before and After School Day Care at Reduced Rates Free Admission to School Sporting Events $1000/year stipend for Exceptional Children School-Based Chairs Tuition-Free Enrollment for Out-of-District Children of Employees
Community Support
Apartments: (Incentives vary depending on location – please contact the leasing agent/apartment manager for more
Ashford Lakes Apartments: 919-732-8418 Patriot‟s Pointe Apartments: 919-245-0300 Summit Properties: Durham: 919-490-1400 Raleigh 919-847-6177 Stoney Brook Apartments: 919-304-4411 Field Stone Apartments: 919-563-2123 Governor‟s Village: 919-967-2766 Heritage Apartments: 919-245-1844 SunStone Apartments: 919-942-0481 General Services Corporation Managing: 1-800-672-1678 Substantial savings for buying and selling a home
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Realtors: Century 21 Four-Star Services ~
Local Banking Institutions
SunTrust Signature Banking Services
No monthly maintenance charges and no minimum balance requirement on Basic or Interest Checking account Free Check Card and Unlimited Standard Checks Free Internet banking with Bill Pay Free standard travelers checks, teller‟s checks and money orders Complimentary notary service, financial planning, standard-size safe deposit box (based on availability) Mortgage discounts (subject to bank approval) Credit cards with bonus WorldPoints Rewards
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NC State Employees’ Credit Union
Besides very competitive services, the State Employees‟ Credit Union also offers STAR Mortgage: New employees (one year or less) of the Orange County School System is eligible 100% financing to purchase a home, plus up to $1,500 for closing costs 2-year Adjustable Rate Mortgage for up to 30 years at 5.25% Interest paid on escrow accounts No private mortgage insurance required Flood determination waived Origination fee of ¾% of the loan amount, up to a maximum of $750 Available at any of the SECU branches statewide
Bank of America Relocation Benefits
Pre-approval “No Money Down” home loan for certified employees for purchase up to $417,000 (no income limit) Teacher Flex home loan for certified employees for purchase up to $417,000 (3% down plus $500) Mortgage rate reduction of ½ point for home purchase if total income does not exceed $55,840 Mortgage Benefits (1/8 off a mortgage rate on either a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate conventional loan for a primary Program Advantage Banking and Free PC Banking with „Pay Your Bills‟ service; access your accounts via the Internet Free checks, stop payments, official checks, Travelers Cheques, and safe deposit box Free inbound wire transfers, priority phone service, enhanced CD rates 12-month or longer service-fee waiver on (2) Interest-bearing checking accounts Community Commitment: 100% financing with no PMI, 30 year fixed below market rate – Call for more information
Local Utilities Medical Care
Water Fee Deferred (Town of Hillsborough) ~ $25-100 normal fees Electric Fee Waived (Duke Power) ~ Savings of $125-175
Hillsborough Medical Group - Substantial discount on N.C. required health exam ~ Cost $50 Orange County Schools - variety of health-related services provided (vaccinations, blood pressure checks, vision screening)
Physical Fitness Center Relocation Services Attorney Services Media
Triangle Sportsplex - 30% discount for membership
Moving Company -Two Men and a Truck ~
5% discount + $50 Free Boxes and Supplies (919-309-9582)
Michael Parker, Attorney -
25% Discount on closing costs for homebuyers
The Herald Sun - Complimentary 1-month free subscription (along with other discounts sponsored by the newspaper)
Free and reduced coupons for admission to area concerts, performances and other events Complimentary teaching materials from Newspapers-in-Education Program
Miscellaneous Discounts – Additional discounts available with Employee Discount Card (see website) Beginning Teacher Support Program
Mentors and support teams for Beginning Teachers Beginning Teacher Induction Program Individual classroom assistance with classroom management, motivating students, teaching strategies and techniques Monthly meetings for Beginning Teachers Support with effective planning, instruction and assessment Familiarity with system-wide goals and objectives, curriculum alignment and resources Revised 4-4-07