Human Resources

Certified staff salaries are aligned above the State's salary schedule, with a multi-tier structure that recognizes education level and verified out-of-state experience. Special education teachers receive a 5% supplement, and mentor teacher stipends and extra-duty compensation are available. The district pays 100% of the employee's Teachers' Retirement contribution. Employees are paid on a semi-monthly schedule.

Support staff are paid semi-monthly according to the negotiated contract, and the district covers the employee retirement contribution for eligible staff.

• Three personal days annually
• Three bereavement days
• 10–12 sick days
• Access to the sick leave bank
• Three emergency days
• FMLA eligibility and unpaid leave options

• Three personal days annually
• Three bereavement days
• Accrued sick leave — one day per month worked
• Access to the sick leave bank
• Emergency leave
• FMLA eligibility and unpaid leave options

Employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week receive $30,000 of life insurance. Coverage reduces to $19,500 at age 65 and to $15,000 at age 70.

Payroll deduction options for eligible expenses are available through American Fidelity.

Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System membership is provided for all certified staff and is optional for support staff working 20 or more hours per week. Members can check balances, service credit, and retirement estimates in the MyOTRS member portal.

Employees and their spouse receive an activity pass for admission to local athletic events.