FAQ - Employment

Following, you will find common employment related questions and their answers.

Do teachers get tuition exemption in LPSS?
Using state grant money, we reimburse our teachers for tuition paid to local universities.  Generally, we first reimburse our teachers who are actively working to become certified.  the money is distributed on a first come first serve basis.  For an application select the following link: Teacher Tuition Reimbursement Application

Do you have a program that pays back student loans?
No, we don't.  Nevertheless, certain federally guaranteed student loans are eligible for forgiveness if a teacher works in a Title I school.  Please contact your universities financial aid office to obtain details and the appropriate forms.

Do you pay experienced teachers for their years of service?
Yes, we pay for all full years of full-time (9 month)teaching.

Does LPSS reimburse new hires for moving cost?
Currently, we do not reimburse new hires for any related moving expenses.

How often are teachers paid?
Our teachers are paid monthly, at the end of each month.  All teachers are paid on a 12 - month pay schedule.

What is your starting teacher salary?
Select this link for our complete Salary Schedule.

What types of benefits are available?
Please see our insurance website, www.lpssonline.com/employment/insurance. A complete schedule of benefits and premium rates are available.

When can a teacher hired for the new school year expect her/his first paycheck?
Teachers whose new hire paperwork is completed NO LATER THAN August 1 can receive a partial paycheck at the end of August; the first full paycheck is cut at the end of September.

When does benefit coverage start for new employees?
Coverage starts after having worked for thirty days on the first day of the following month.  For example: if you start working on August 10, insurance coverage will start on October 1.