Salary & Benefits • Page

The WBSD's mission is to prepare all students for college readiness and career success. Therefore, we have built a compensation system that has a competitive wage rate for our new teaching professionals and rewards teachers for their successes. In 2019-2020 the average teacher salary was in the top 10% of the state. We strive to ensure that each new hire is given the tools and resources needed to be successful by assigning a designated mentor that will spend 17+ hours with you in your first year.

Teacher Salary Progression

	Salary adjustments based upon experience
	Market adjustments to salary in shortage areas
	Additional compensation for a Master's Degree in content area
	Additional compensation for certifications and microendorsements

Teacher Salary Compared to Labor Market

EVERY employee within WBSD plays an important role in ensuring that we fulfill our vision of Excellence for All. WBSD offers benefits and paid time-off to any teacher contracted at 50% or greater.

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Dental

Dental benefits are offered through Delta Dental of Wisconsin.

Vision

Vision benefits are offered through Superior Vision.

District-paid Term Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance - Term Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment benefits are provided through Madison National Life Insurance in the amount of 1x your annual salary. Rates for Term life insurance are based on your current age and increase as you get older. Term life benefits terminate or reduce when you reach the maximum age.

Long-Term Disability (LTD) - LTD coverage is provided through Madison National Life Insurance. LTD is designed to provide partial income replacement to employees when they are disabled for more than 90 days due to a covered illness or injury.

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Additional term life insurance, above the amount provided by the District, can be purchased through Madison National Life Insurance.

Short Term Disability (STD)

STD coverage is offered through Madison National Life Insurance. STD is designed to provide partial income replacement to employees when they are disabled for less than 90 days due to a covered illness or injury. STD begins paying on the first day of injury or fourth consecutive date of a covered illness.

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

These voluntary benefits are offered through Voya Financial to help cover costs in the event of unexpected injuries, hospitalizations, and specific serious health conditions.

Retirement

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - The WRS provides retirement (pension) benefits to WBSD employees. WRS participation is automatic for all eligible employees, with coverage beginning on the first day an employee is eligible based upon WRS rules. The contribution is determined by the WRS and can fluctuate each year, with the employee and the employer each contributing equal shares. The employee share is deducted on a pre-tax basis. Your retirement income will be based on your years of service, your age at retirement, and the average of your highest three years of earnings or based on the total cash value of your account, whichever is greater. WRS also provides death, permanent disability, and separation benefits. There is a five year vesting requirement if you were hired on or after July 1, 2011 and have no WRS credible service prior to July 1, 2011. You are immediately vested if you have WRS service prior to July 1, 2011.

The WRS is the 9th largest Public Pension Fund in the U.S.

Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Plan - The 403(b) plan is offered to eligible employees as an additional way to help save for retirement. The plan allows you to save on a tax-deferred basis and a Roth basis. Plan oversight and administration is provided by WEA Member Benefits or AXA Equitable.

Employee Assistance Program

Free, confidential employee assistance services are available to all WBSD employees and their families. Services may include short-term counseling and resources for health/wellness, family issues, substance abuse, etc.

Health and Prescription Drug

WBSD offers three health plan options, each with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), through UMR to qualified employees and their eligible dependents:

$1,000 Deductible HRA Plan
$2,000 Deductible HRA Plan
$3,000 Deductible HRA Plan

Prescription drug coverage through OptumRX is included in each of the health plans.

Monthly premiums for these plans vary by employee type and are based on the tier elected. Employees who enroll in a district health plan are eligible to earn incentives toward healthcare costs through participation in our voluntary wellness program.

Near-site Clinic

Employees of WBSD who work over 20 hours per week have access to our nearsite clinic at the Froedtert West Bend Clinic on Paradise Drive. Employees who have dependents (over the age of two) enrolled in our health plan can also access the nearsite clinic. The services at the Froedtert West Bend School District Clinic are free of charge.

Wellness Program

The WBSD Wellness Program focuses on promoting continuous healthy lifestyle practices in conjunction with periodic visits to our onsite clinic. The clinic provides resources to help employees and dependents reach their health goals. Year-round opportunities are provided to staff in the following areas:

Physical Fitness
Diet & Nutrition
Financial Wellness
Emotional/Mental Health

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