Tri County Tech is committed to serving its employees as well as its students. A defining characteristic of the TCT culture is employee satisfaction. We take great pride in the fact that we have a happy workforce. The full-time employee retention rate has been above 90% for the past five years, and flexibility is the norm. Learn about the benefits of employment at Tri County Tech! Learn about flexibility, paid holidays, professional development, and more!
Our employment benefits offered to full-time employees:
Leave Benefits
Sick Leave
One day per contract month cumulative to 70 days. Sick leave may be taken in full, half-day, or hourly increments. Sick leave may be taken for self and/or immediate family members.
Flex Leave
10 and 11-month employees are allowed one half (1/2) day per contract month of flex leave each year. Flexible leave may be taken in full or half-day increments.
Bereavement Leave
All full-time employees are allowed five (5) days of bereavement leave each year. An employee may use this leave upon the death of an immediate family member. Bereavement leave may be taken in full or half-day increments.
Professional Leave
May attend professional development activities with the approval of the supervisor.
Parental Leave
New parents receive six weeks of paid leave immediately following the birth/adoption of a child after one year of service.
Annual Leave
12 month employees accrue:
1-5 years = 6.7 hours per month (10 days; 2.5 days per quarter)
6-15 years = 10 hours per month (15 days; 3.75 days per quarter)
16+ years = 13.34 hours per month (20 days; 5 days per quarter)
Well-Being Leave
All full-time employees are allowed one day each year to focus on any of the five elements of wellbeing: Career, Physical, Financial, Social, and Community
Holidays
24 Holidays per year. The number of days may vary from year to year.
Insurance Benefits
Medical Insurance
Individual Coverage – Tri County Tech will pay the employee’s monthly health insurance premium up to the cost of the HealthChoice Health Plan as a fringe benefit each year. Employees who elect a plan less than the HealthChoice High Plan will receive the remaining balance as cash. Employees who elect a plan higher than the HealthChoice High Plan will be responsible for the coverage.
Salary In Lieu – Employees covered by an ACA-approved group medical plan (other than that offered by Tri County Tech) have the option to receive a salary in lieu in the amount of $600 per month.
Family Coverage – Full-time employees who select health insurance through Tri County Tech are eligible to participate in family coverage. Tri County Tech will pay up to half of the family premium not to exceed $500 per month as a fringe benefit. Any excess cost is paid by the employee through payroll deduction. This benefit is not eligible for salary in lieu.
Telemedicine Coverage
Employees are covered through Lyric for 24/7 telemedicine services. This program allows employees and immediate household members to connect via telephone or video conference with a licensed, board-certified physician who can review the employee’s health records, perform a diagnostic assessment, and write a prescription if appropriate. This service is free to all employees and members of their immediate household regardless of the primary medical insurance carrier.
Section 125 Benefit Plan
Out of pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent daycare expenses may be deducted and paid for with pre-tax dollars.
Dental & Vision Insurance
Tri County Tech will pay $30.00 per month toward the cost of employee dental and/or vision insurance premiums as a fringe benefit each year. Employees who elect coverage over the sponsored amount will be responsible for the coverage. Employees who do not elect coverage, or do not use the entire benefit amount, will forfeit any remaining amount. This benefit is not eligible for salary in lieu.
Disability
Tri County Tech will pay the premium for long-term disability insurance which will provide the employee a monthly benefit of $500 after 14 consecutive days of disability. The employee may choose a buy-up option that will provide up to 70% of his/her basic monthly earnings.
Life Insurance
Tri County Tech will pay the premium for the employee to receive $20,000 in life insurance. This policy can be increased at employees’ expense. Employees and eligible dependents can participate in additional life insurance plans available through Employee Group Insurance Division, American Fidelity, and various vendors.
Supplemental Insurance
Supplemental Policies such as Cancer, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness are offered to Employees at their expense through American Fidelity.
Workers’ Compensation
All employees are covered by Worker’s Compensation insurance.
Additional Benefits
Teachers’ Retirement
Teacher Retirement (approximately 7% of your salary) is paid in full by Tri County Tech.
Retirement Savings Plan
The Board of Education offers full-time employees two retirement savings plans to help them save for the future.
403(b): Allows pre-tax and Roth (after tax) contributions. May include an employer match, depending on available funds and Board approval. The match amount is determined each year.
457(b): Allows pre-tax and Roth (after tax) contributions but does not include an employer match.
Educational Assistance Plan
Educational Assistance Plan provides reimbursement at the rate of $1,500 per fiscal year for undergraduate college courses and $2,500 per fiscal year towards a graduate degree in a relevant field or content area in which the employee is currently employed.
Employee Assistance
Tri County Tech provides an assistance program for employees and family members living within the home. The program will provide initial assistance with such things as work stress, parenting challenges, dealing with anxiety and depression, anger control, alcohol/ drug abuse, and dealing with grief or loss, at no cost to the employee.
Well-Being Reimbursement
Tri County Tech provides a $150 yearly reimbursement for well-being expenses that support your personal goals. Eligible expenses must relate to Career, Physical, Financial, Social, or Community well-being.
Reduced Childcare
Employees receive 50% off tuition from the Early Learning Lab. 5-Star NAEYC National Accreditation
Enrollment based on availability
Short-Term Training
Free/reduced tuition may be available for TCT employees, board members, spouses, and dependents.
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