Benefits

Salary

Current salary schedule in effect for the FY 24 School Year. (Please see NAEA agreement below for salaries.)
Automatic step increases, column movement based on credits.
Official transcripts and verifications of service must be received in the HR Office by October 10 to get credit for that school year.
New teachers can bring in a maximum of six years out-of-state experience with a Bachelor's Degree or eight years with a Master's Degree; eight years with a Bachelor's Degree or ten years with a Master's Degree if at least two of those years are in Alaska.
First paycheck August 31. New teachers can request a $1,000.00 advance the first 2 days of work, repaid over first ten checks.
Salary can be divided into ten checks (August through May), or twelve checks (August through July).
Valid Alaska teaching certificate must be on file within 90 days of employment.
New teachers can get one time $1,500 moving reimbursement for travel or expenses to move to district. (Receipts required.)
Reimbursement for Alaska State Initial Certification fees for new hires. (Receipt required.)
Reimbursement for Praxis II tests in order to obtain Alaska Certification.

Retirement

State of Alaska - Teachers' Retirement System Tier III, Defined contribution; no social security participation
Employee contribution 8.0% or allowable maximum, District contribution 7%.
Employees with prior TRS service may qualify for Tier I or Tier II.
TRS

Leaves

Personal leave of three days per year, cumulative to ten.
Sick leave of 1 1/3 days per month pre-credited. (According to Law)
Sick leave bank (optional) - donate one day of sick leave and be a member with continuous employment with NWABSD

Health/Life Insurance

NWABSD Plan serviced by Meritain: Medical, Dental, Visual, Audio
Employee cost $1080/yr (pre-tax), includes all dependent coverage. Coverage effective Sept. 1.
Life insurance $50,000 for teachers, $100,000 for administrators with option to add supplemental coverage at employee expense.
Long Term Disability insurance (employer-paid)
See Meritain Benefit Plan Below

Service

Questions about 403(b)/457(b)?

NWABSD 403(b)/457(b) Brochure

The District utilizes U.S. Omni as an administrator of our staff 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Please reach out to them directly with any questions.

Housing

Low rent ($400-$1,000 / month) modern and furnished District Housing at Village Sites. ($5000 stipend/year for certified staff opting to live in non-district housing.)
Village housing electricity, water and sewer, and heating at no additional cost to the employee.

Salary

Retirement

State of Alaska - Public Employee Retirement System Tier III, Defined contribution; no social security participation
Employee contribution 6.75% or allowable maximum, district contribution 7%. There are additional contributions made by the district for various parts of the hybrid retirement plan.
Employees with prior PERS service may qualify for Tier I or Tier II.
PERS

Leaves

Annual leave of 1 day/month first year. Annual leave increases after 1, 5, and 10 year anniversaries.
Sick leave of 1 1/3 days per month.

Health/Life Insurance

NWABSD Plan serviced by Meritain: Medical, Dental, Visual, Audio
Employee cost $1080/yr (pre-tax), includes all dependent coverage.
Life insurance $20,000 (employer paid) (Option to add additional insurance at employee's expense)
Long-Term disability insurance (employer paid)

Services

Questions about 403(b)/457(b)?

The District utilizes U.S. Omni as an administrator of our staff 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Please reach out to them directly with any questions.

FORMS DOCUMENTS