Iowa City Community School District
Employee Benefits
- Admin
- Nutrition Services
- Paraeducator
- Physical Plant
- School Year Staff
- Secretary
- Teacher
- Year-Round Staff
Admin
Contract & Benefits
Assignment Length & Pay Cycles
260 Contract Days
Administrators are paid on the last business day of each month.
IPERS Retirement
Employee monthly contribution of 6.29% and Employer contribution of 9.44% each month.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts are available. Annual contribution limits are set by the IRS.
Medical Insurance
Managed by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa
- Employee - $65/month
- Family - $725/month (.75 FTE+)
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental of Iowa
- Employee - no cost
- Family - $102/month
Enrollment at the time of hire or with a qualifying event only.
Vision Insurance
VSP of Iowa
- Employee - $11.46/month
- Family - $31.02/month
Life Insurance
District provided policy through Madison National Life Insurance Company for $100,000 for full-time employees. Optional employee, dependent spouse, and dependent child coverage available for purchase.
*Evidence of Insurability may be required
Short Term Disability
District provided disability insurance with Madison National Life Insurance for full-time employees.
Terms and conditions apply.
Paid Leave & Compensation
Professional Leave
Travel to one national/regional and one state-level conference, membership in one professional organization. Admin may be required to attend professional development/training sessions during the summer, as well as during the school year, as part of their contractual duties.
Sick Leave
10 sick days in the first year. Employees earn one extra day each year, up to a max of 15 days a year. Employees can roll unused days over each year to a max of 135 days.
Personal & Vacation Leave
2 personal days each year. 30 Days of vacation (15 can be carried over)
Bereavement Leave
Up to 5 days for funerals of immediate family. 1 day per year for a friend/non-family member.
Additional Information
Car Allowance
- $150 monthly stipend (Building Administrators)
- $250 monthly stipend (Director, Executive Directors)
Cell Phone Stipend
- $75 monthly stipend
Technology Allowance
- $75 monthly stipend
Annuity/Deferred Compensation
- 6% of annual salary
Paid Holidays
- Spring Break (2 days)
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving (3 days)
- Winter Break (10 days)
- MLK Day
Nutrition Services
Contract & Benefits
Assignment Length & Pay Cycles
175 contract days
Additional paid training, as arranged by the principal. Employees are paid twice per month on the 15th and last (business) day of the month.
IPERS Retirement
Employee monthly contribution of 6.29% and Employer contribution of 9.44% each month.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts are available. Annual contribution limits are set by the IRS.
Medical Insurance
Managed by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $30/month
- Family - $725/month
Prorated insurance premiums available for employees working 20-29 hrs/week
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $34/month
- Family - $102/month
Single and family coverage options are available for part-time employees.
Vision Insurance
VSP of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single- $11.46/month
- Family - $31.02/month
Single and family coverage options are available for part-time employees.
Life Insurance
District provided policy through Madison National Life Insurance Company for $25,000 for full-time employees. Optional employee, dependent spouse, and dependent child coverage available for purchase.
*Evidence of Insurability may be required
Short Term Disability
District provided disability insurance with Madison National Life Insurance for full-time employees.
Terms and conditions apply.
Paid Leave & Pay Scale
Sick Leave
10 sick days in the first year. After that, employees earn one extra day each year, up to a max of 15 days a year. Can roll unused days to a max of 135 days.
Inclement Weather Days
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th inclement weather “no school” days are paid by the District for all nutrition services employees. Employees may use their available paid leave on the 4th, 6th, and 8th day.
Personal & Emergency Leave
1 personal day per year (1 day can be carried over for a max of 2 days). 2 emergency days are available each year.
Bereavement & Holiday Leave
- 4 Paid holidays each year.
- Up to 5 days of bereavement for immediate family
- Up to 3 days of bereavement for extended family
- 1 bereavement day for a friend/year
Pay Scale
Class 1
Nutrition Services Assistant
Class 2
Lead Nutrition Services Assistant
Second Baker
Second Cook
Second Salad
Middle School Head a la Carte
High School Head a la Carte**
Additional Hourly Amounts Available
Head Cook**
Head Baker**
Head Salad**
**$1.15/hr Production Differential
$1.50/hr Longevity (Step 14+)
| Step | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16.40 | 17.00 | 17.60 |
| 2 | 16.70 | 17.30 | 17.90 |
| 3 | 17.00 | 17.60 | 18.20 |
| 4 | 17.30 | 17.90 | 18.50 |
| 5 | 17.60 | 18.20 | 18.80 |
| 6 | 17.90 | 18.50 | 19.10 |
| 7 | 18.20 | 18.80 | 19.40 |
| 8 | 18.50 | 19.10 | 19.70 |
| 9 | 18.80 | 19.40 | 20.00 |
| 10 | 19.10 | 19.70 | 20.30 |
| 11 | 19.40 | 20.00 | 20.60 |
| 12 | 19.70 | 20.30 | 20.90 |
| 13 | 20.00 | 20.60 | 21.20 |
| 14 | 20.30 | 20.90 | 21.50 |
Paraeducator
Contract & Benefits
Assignment Length & Pay Cycles
175 contract days
Additional paid training, as arranged by the principal. Paraeducators are paid twice per month on the 15th and last (business) day of the month.
IPERS Retirement
Employee monthly contribution of 6.29% and Employer contribution of 9.44% each month.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts are available. Annual contribution limits are set by the IRS.
Medical Insurance
Managed by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $30/month
- Family - $725/month
Prorated insurance premiums available for paras working 20-29 hrs/week
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $34/month
- Family - $102/month
Single and family coverage options are available for part-time employees.
Vision Insurance
VSP of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single- $11.46/month
- Family - $31.02/month
Single and family coverage options are available for part-time employees.
Life Insurance
District provided policy through Madison National Life Insurance Company for $25,000 for full-time employees. Optional employee, dependent spouse, and dependent child coverage available for purchase.
*Evidence of Insurability may be required
Short Term Disability
District provided disability insurance with Madison National Life Insurance for full-time employees.
Terms and conditions apply.
Paid Leave & Pay Scale
Sick Leave
10 sick days in the first year. After that, paras earn one extra day each year, up to a max of 15 days a year. Can roll unused days to a max of 135 days.
Inclement Weather Days
The 3rd, 5th, and 7th inclement weather “no school” day are paid by the District for all paraeducators.
Personal & Emergency Leave
1 personal day per year (1 day can be carried over for a max of 2 days). 2 emergency days are available each year.
Bereavement & Holiday Leave
Up to 5 days for funerals of immediate family. 1 day per year for a friend/non family member. 2 Paid holidays each year.
Pay Scale
Class 1
Supervisory Paraeducators
Class 2
Special Education Preschool Program
Health
Sign-Language Interpreters
Additional Hourly Amounts Available
$2/hr Complex Case Differentials Available
$1/hr Paraeducator Certificate
$1/hr Child Development Associate Credential
$1.50/hr for Longevity (Step 14+)
| Step | Class 1 | Class 2 |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16.00 | 17.00 |
| 2 | 16.30 | 17.30 |
| 3 | 16.60 | 17.60 |
| 4 | 16.90 | 17.90 |
| 5 | 17.20 | 18.20 |
| 6 | 17.50 | 18.50 |
| 7 | 17.80 | 18.80 |
| 8 | 18.10 | 19.10 |
| 9 | 18.40 | 19.40 |
| 10 | 18.70 | 19.70 |
| 11 | 19.00 | 20.00 |
| 12 | 19.30 | 20.30 |
| 13 | 19.60 | 20.60 |
| 14 | 19.90 | 20.90 |
Physical Plant
Contract & Benefits
Assignment Length & Pay Cycles
260 contract days
Physical Plant employees are paid twice per month on the 15th and last (business) day of the month.
IPERS Retirement
Employee monthly contribution of 6.29% and Employer contribution of 9.44% each month.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts are available. Annual contribution limits are set by the IRS.
Medical Insurance
Managed by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $30/month
- Family - $725/month
Prorated insurance premiums available for employees working 20-29 hrs/week
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $34/month
- Family - $102/month
Single and family coverage options are available for part-time employees.
Vision Insurance
VSP of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single- $11.46/month
- Family - $31.02/month
Single and family coverage options are available for part-time employees.
Life Insurance
District provided policy through Madison National Life Insurance Company for $40,000 for full-time employees. Optional employee, dependent spouse, and dependent child coverage available for purchase.
*Evidence of Insurability may be required
Short Term Disability
District provided disability insurance with Madison National Life Insurance for full-time employees.
Terms and conditions apply.
Paid Leave & Pay Scale
Sick Leave
10 sick days in the first year. After that, employees earn one extra day each year, up to a max of 15 days a year. Can roll unused days to a max of 135 days.
Paid Holidays
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving - 2 days
- Christmas - 2 days
- New Years -2 days
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Friday of Spring Break
- 5 Floating Holidays (Based on school calendar each year)
Vacation Leave
After the completion of probation – 1 week, completion of 1 to 4 years - 2 weeks per year, After the completion of 5 to 9 years - 3 weeks per year, and completion of 10 full years 4 weeks per year.
Bereavement & Personal Leave
Up to 5 days for funerals of immediate family. 1 day per year for a friend/non-family member. 2 Personal Days per year
Pay Scale
| job | Title | Pay |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Custodian | 21.50 |
| 2 | Night Custodian | 21.79 |
| 3 | Night Sub Custodian | 22.35 |
| 4 | Head Elementary Custodian | 22.58 |
| 5 | Head Night Custodian - High School | 22.92 |
| 6 | Head Custodian - Middle School | 23.15 |
| 7 | Head Custodian - High School | 24.90 |
School Year Staff
Contract & Benefits
Assignment Length & Pay Cycles
177 to 200 contract days
*Salaried school year employees are paid at the end of each month.
*Hourly school year employees are paid twice per month - the 15th and the end of the month.
IPERS Retirement
Employee monthly contribution of 6.29% and Employer contribution of 9.44% each month.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts are available. Annual contribution limits are set by the IRS.
Medical Insurance
Managed by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $30/month
- Family - $725/month
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $34/month
- Family - $102/month
Vision Insurance
VSP of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single- $11.46/month
- Family - $31.02/month
Life Insurance
District provided policy through Madison National Life Insurance Company for $50,000 for full-time employees. Optional employee, dependent spouse, and dependent child coverage available for purchase.
*Evidence of Insurability may be required
Short Term Disability
District provided disability insurance with Madison National Life Insurance for full-time employees.
Terms and conditions apply.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
10 sick days are provided for the first year of work. After that, employees earn one extra day per year (max of 15 days per year). Employees can roll over unused sick days for a max of 135 days.
Bereavement & Personal Leave
- Up to 5 days of bereavement leave for family members
- 1 day of bereavement leave each year for a friend/non-family member.
- 3 Personal Days per year for contracts between 177 and 199
- 4 Personal Days for employees on a 200-day contract
Secretary
Contract & Benefits
Assignment Length & Pay Cycles
187 to 220 contract days (depending on job)
Secretaries are paid twice per month on the 15th and last (business) day of the month.
IPERS Retirement
Employee monthly contribution of 6.29% and Employer contribution of 9.44% each month.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts are available. Annual contribution limits are set by the IRS.
Medical Insurance
Managed by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $30/month
- Family - $725/month
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $34/month
- Family - $102/month
Single and family coverage options are available for part-time employees.
Vision Insurance
VSP of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single- $11.46/month
- Family - $31.02/month
Single and family coverage options are available for part-time employees.
Life Insurance
District provided policy through Madison National Life Insurance Company for $25,000 for full-time employees. Optional employee, dependent spouse, and dependent child coverage available for purchase.
*Evidence of Insurability may be required
Short Term Disability
District provided disability insurance with Madison National Life Insurance for full-time employees.
Terms and conditions apply.
Paid Leave & Pay Scale
Sick Leave
10 sick days in the first year. After that, employees earn one extra day each year, up to a max of 15 days a year. Can roll unused days to a max of 135 days.
Inclement Weather Days
The 3rd, 5th, and 7th inclement weather “no school” day are paid by the District for all secretaries.
Personal & Vacation Leave
1 personal day per year (1 day can be carried over for a max of 2 days). 1 day of vacation for each year of service - max of 6 days per year.
Bereavement Leave
Up to 5 days for funerals of immediate family. 1 day per year for a friend/non-family member.
Pay Scale
Lane 1
Media Secretaries
Building Secretary
Athletic Secretary
Music Secretary
Attendance Secretary
Registrar
Guidance Secretary
District Media Processing Secretary
Health Office Secretaries
Lane 2
Elementary Principal’s Secretary
Alternative Site Secretary
Additional Hourly Amounts Available
$1/HR Second Language Differential
$1.50/HR FOR LONGEVITY (STEP 14+)
| Step | Lane 1 | Lane 2 |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17.75 | 19.00 |
| 2 | 18.03 | 19.30 |
| 3 | 18.32 | 19.61 |
| 4 | 18.62 | 19.93 |
| 5 | 18.91 | 20.25 |
| 6 | 19.22 | 20.57 |
| 7 | 19.52 | 20.90 |
| 8 | 19.84 | 21.23 |
| 9 | 20.15 | 21.57 |
| 10 | 20.48 | 21.92 |
| 11 | 20.80 | 22.27 |
| 12 | 21.14 | 22.62 |
| 13 | 21.47 | 22.99 |
| 14 | 21.82 | 23.35 |
Teacher
Contract & Benefits
Assignment Length & Pay Cycles
186 contract days.
New teachers have 188 contract days.
Teachers are paid monthly on the 15th.
IPERS Retirement
Employee monthly contribution of 6.29% and Employer contribution of 9.44% each month.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts are available. Annual contribution limits are set by the IRS.
Medical Insurance
Managed by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa
- Employee - $65/month
- Family - $725/month (.75 FTE+)
Prorated insurance premiums available for teachers with .5 to .74 FTE.
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental of Iowa
- Employee - no cost
- Family - $102/month
Enrollment at the time of hire or with a qualifying event only
Vision Insurance
VSP of Iowa
- Employee- $11.46/month
- Family - $31.02/month
Life Insurance
District provided policy through Madison National Life Insurance Company for $40,000 for full-time employees. Optional employee, dependent spouse, and dependent child coverage available for purchase.
*Evidence of Insurability may be required
Short Term Disability
District provided disability insurance with Madison National Life Insurance for full-time employees.
Terms and conditions apply.
Paid Leave & Pay Scale
Sick Leave
10 sick days in the first year. Teachers earn one extra day each year, up to a max of 15 days a year. Employees can roll unused days over each year to a max of 135 days
Personal Leave
4 personal days per year (2 days can be carried over for a max of 6 days).
Personal leave payout available for one day. Conditions apply.
Bereavement & Holiday Leave
Up to 5 days for funerals of immediate family. 1 day per year for a friend/non-family member.
Pay Scale
| Step | BA | BA+20 | MA/BA +45 | MA+15 | MA+30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
50,000 | 51,000 | 52,000 | 53,000 | 54,000 |
| 2 | 50,500 | 51,500 | 52,500 | 53,500 | 54,647 |
| 3 | 51,000 | 52,000 | 53,000 | 54,864 | 57,455 |
| 4 | 51,500 | 52,500 | 54,647 | 57,455 | 60,263 |
| 5 | 52,000 | 54,000 | 57,023 | 60,047 | 63,071 |
| 6 | 52,920 | 56,159 | 59,399 | 62,639 | 65,879 |
| 7 | 54,864 | 58,319 | 61,775 | 65,231 | 68,686 |
| 8 | 56,807 | 60,479 | 64,151 | 67,823 | 71,495 |
| 9 | 58,751 | 62,639 | 66,527 | 70,415 | 74,302 |
| 10 | 60,695 | 64,799 | 68,904 | 73,007 | 77,111 |
| 11 | 62,639 | 66,960 | 71,279 | 75,599 | 79,920 |
| 12 | 64,583 | 69,119 | 73,654 | 78,191 | 82,726 |
| 13 | 66,527 | 71, 279 | 76,031 | 80,783 | 85,535 |
| 14 | 69,909 | 74,981 | 80,053 | 85,125 | 90,198 |
| Top Step | 3,500 | 3,600 | 3,700 | 3,800 | 3,900 |
Year-Round Staff
Contract & Benefits
Assignment Length & Pay Cycles
260 contract days
*Salaried year-round employees are paid at the end of each month.
*Hourly year-round employees are paid twice per month - the 15th and the end of the month.
IPERS Retirement
Employee monthly contribution of 6.29% and Employer contribution of 9.44% each month.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts are available. Annual contribution limits are set by the IRS.
Medical Insurance
Managed by Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $30/month
- Family - $725/month
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single - $34/month
- Family - $102/month
Single and family coverage options are available for part-time employees.
Vision Insurance
VSP of Iowa
Full-time (30+ hrs/week):
- Single- $11.46/month
- Family - $31.02/month
Single and family coverage options are available for part-time employees.
Life Insurance
District provided policy through Madison National Life Insurance Company for $50,000 for full-time employees. Optional employee, dependent spouse, and dependent child coverage available for purchase.
*Evidence of Insurability may be required
Short Term Disability
District provided disability insurance with Madison National Life Insurance for full-time employees.
Terms and conditions apply.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
10 sick days are provided for the first year of work. After that, employees earn one extra day per year (max of 15 days per year). Employees can roll over unused sick days for a max of 135 days.
Paid Holidays
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving - 2 days
- Christmas - 2 days
- New Year's Day -2 days
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Spring Break - 2 days
- Cultural Representation Days
- Juneteenth
Vacation Leave
Vacation is prorated from the date of hire (5- 1 year). Each year on July 1, additional vacation is loaded. 2nd year - 10 days, 3rd year - 15 days, 4th year+ - 20 days. Employees may carry over a balance each year (up to 10 days). Vacation may be used in minimum hourly increments.
Bereavement & Personal Leave
Up to 5 days of bereavement leave for family members. 1 day of bereavement leave each year for a friend/non-family member. 2 Personal Days per year