- Verona Area School District
- Why VASD is a Great Place to Work
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The Verona Area School District currently has 900 employees serving more than 5,700 students at ten (10) different sites. Do you desire to join a diverse, progressive school district committed to educational excellence? If your answer is “yes”, then come grow with us! Learn more about our employment opportunities, our competitive salaries, our generous benefits package, and the opportunity to make a difference for our kids!
At the Verona Area School District, we acknowledge that many of the educational systems we have put in place through the years have contributed to a lack of success for marginalized students in our district, particularly students of color. Our district is dedicated to addressing and ensuring equity in our student’s educational experience. We believe that changing these systems will improve the success of all students in our district. One key effort in this area is our movement towards personalized learning to better engage and motivate students.
Does this seem like something you want to be a part of? If so, ask yourself …- Are you Flexible, Adaptable, and Committed – Are you able to operate in turbulent and ambiguous situations? Do you keep going when the going gets tough?
- Do you have a Positive Attitude and Problem-Solving Personality – Do you look for positives in every situation and focus on what you can control?
- Do you have a Growth Mindset- Do you see the positives in every child and believe that you are the biggest determinant in a child’s educational success?
- Can you see things through an Equity Lens – Do you reflect on your teaching practices through an equity lens?
- Do you have Clear Beliefs About Educational Best Practices – Is your teaching practice learner-centered? Relationship (vs. compliance) oriented? Do you believe a relevant and rigorous curriculum engages all students? Do you believe in standards-based student assessment?
The Verona Area School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, political affiliation, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, arrest or conviction record, the off duty use or nonuse of lawful products or any other basis prohibited by state, federal and /or laws and regulations.
"Every Student MUST Be Successful!"
Contact us at payrollbenefits@verona.k12.wi.us or at (608) 845-4390.
An Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer - Minorities are Strongly Encouraged to Apply
The Verona Area School District recognizes the hard work and dedication of employees. VASD is pleased to provide employees a competitive and comprehensive total compensation package.
Job Descriptions
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Job Descriptions
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Benefits Overview
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Income
The District provides a compensation program where employees move along a defined salary schedule. Additionally, an annual review of the cost of living will be made and adjustments may be made as a part of the budget cycle.
Payroll Frequency: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis through direct deposit.
Educational Advancement: Teachers and Administrators may be reimbursed up to $1,800 every 5 years for graduate credit educational advancement.
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Work/Life Balance
Wellness: The V-Fitt Wellness Program is available to all employees at little to no cost depending on the activity. Employees may also receive up to $300 annually through a wellness reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential and free resources available to you and your family members, including up to three in person visits with a counselor at no cost. Additional benefits include access to a free legal document drafting platform for wills, powers of attorney and other legal documents, as well as legal and financial counseling.
General Leave: General leave is earned and allocated on an annual basis. Employees receive up to 18 days of General Leave, allocation is based on their employee group and prorated for FTE. General leave may be taken for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to: illness of self or family member, medical appointments, bereavement, weddings, school visits and graduation of a family member.
General Leave accumulates annually and may be paid out as a Well Pay benefit with accumulations over the maximum amount. Any remaining general leave at the time of resignation/retirement may be paid out as a non-elective, post-employment contribution.
Sick Leave Bank: The District offers a Sick Leave Bank to employees in the Teacher, Hourly, and CTS groups. The SLB covers 100% of regular salary to those experiencing a hardship involving their own serious medical condition, or one of their spouse or dependents, after all general leave is exhausted. Participants must donate at least 1 day into the SLB to be eligible to access it.
Holidays: Employees receive paid holidays for holidays authorized during the school year for which school is closed. 12-month staff also receive paid summer holidays.
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Benefits
Coverage begins on your date of hire for many of the benefits. Employees must work at least 30 hours per week to be eligible for health insurance and 20 hours to be eligible for all other benefits. Under the insurance plans, spouses and children to the age of 26 are eligible for coverage.
Health Insurance: The District offers health insurance coverage through Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) for employees who work at least 30 hours per week. Employees may choose from an HMO or POS plan. The District pays 89% of the full monthly premium for the HMO plan and the employee pays 11% of the monthly premium.
HMO: $20 office visit copay, $0 / $5 / $75+ prescription drug copay, $100 ER copay; in-network $100 / $300 deductible
POS: $20 office visit copay, $0 / $15 / $75+ prescription drug copay, $100 ER copay; in-network $100 / $300 deductible; out-of-network $200 / $600 deductible and 20% co-insurance thereafter
Dental Insurance: Dental insurance is provided through Delta Dental of Wisconsin for employees who work at least 20 hours per week. The base plan covers 100% of preventive services and up to 85% of basic services and major services. The District pays 90% of the coverage and the employee pays 10% of the premium.
Annual Limit: $1,250 per member per year
Preventive Care: 100% coverage
Basic and Major Restorative Care: Up to 85% coverage
Orthodontia: 50% coverage with a lifetime maximum of $2,000
Flexible Spending Account: Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts are available to employees who work at least 20 hours per week. Participants receive a debit card for direct payment of claims and may also submit for reimbursement electronically.
Group Term Life Insurance: Basic coverage and supplemental coverage for employees, their spouses and dependent children is available to employees who work at least 20 hours per week. The amount of life insurance available is based on age and projected annual earnings. The District pays 100% of the basic monthly premium and no enrollment is required. Employees are responsible for 100% of the supplemental coverage.
Long Term Disability Insurance: The District provides long term disability insurance for employees who work at least 20 hours per week. Coverage is up to 90% of salary, to age 65 (or possibly longer), after a 60 day waiting period. There is no employee contribution or enrollment required.
Long Term Care Insurance: The District provides a basic long term care insurance policy for employees who work at least 20 hours per week. Additional coverage is available with employees paying for the additional coverage.
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Retirement Savings
Wisconsin Retirement System: The District contributes 50% of the required contribution and the employee contributes the other 50%. The Wisconsin Retirement System sets the required contribution on an annual basis..
403(b): Pre-tax and some after-tax (Roth) payroll deductions are available for employees to save for retirement. We offer a variety of vendors to choose to invest with.
Retirement Escrow Account: Accumulated general leave, as well as a years of service contribution, is available upon retirement for the purposes of paying for insurance premiums.
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Additional Benefits
Liability Insurance: The District provides liability coverage for all employees while performing their District jobs at no cost to the employee.
Mileage Reimbursement: Authorized use of the employee’s personal vehicle for work related purposes is reimbursed at the IRS allowable rate.
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2023-24 Employee Handbook
Click HERE to view the 2023-24 VASD Employee Handbook