Teach Where It Counts!!

  • For Future Teachers 

    Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Our friends at the nonprofit TeachNC.org have lots of free tools and resources to help you get started: 

    • 1-on-1 advising calls to answer all your questions and choose an educator preparation program (EPP) that’s right for you 
    • how-to guides to demystify eligibility, testing, and financial aid 
    • an EPP Explorer so you can compare programs and interactive application checklists to keep you on track to apply 
    • fee reimbursements to help cover application and enrollment expenses 
    • a $1000 scholarship to help make your dream of becoming a teacher more economical 

    Halifax County Schools and TeachNC are committed to helping you achieve your dream of becoming a teacher! Sign up for a free TeachNC account today to get started! 

    Links To Area Attractions

    Visit Halifax
    Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce
    The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail
    The Centre@ Halifax Community College
    Lakeland Theatre Company
    Historic Halifax
    Sylvan Heights Bird Park

    Salaries and Benefits

    Employees receive the State of North Carolina benefits and additional benefits through the Halifax County School system.

    • Permanent employees are hired with the expectation of permanent employment to fill a position that is to be permanent if present needs and funds continue.
    • Full-time employees are those whose regular work week is the number of hours set as full-time in his or her class of work, but not less than 30 hours per week.
    • Part-time employees regularly work at least 20 hours per week, but less than the number of hours set as full time for that class of work.

    Health Insurance

    Health insurance benefits are provided by the State of North Carolina Teachers' and State Employees' Comprehensive Major Medical Plan for full-time permanent employees. Dependent coverage is available.

    Health Benefits Web Site
    Click here to access Benefitfocus. You can change your address, order insurance cards and view your account information.

    Retirement Benefits

    Full-time permanent employees participate in the State of North Carolina Retirement System. Both the employee and the state contribute to the fund. Employees are vested in the retirement system after 5 years.

    Retirement benefits include:

    • Monthly benefits at retirement based on salary, age, and years of credit
    • Short-term Disability Income after one year of contributing membership service
    • Long-term Disability Income after five years of contributing membership service 

    North Carolina - NC 401(k) Plan

    Actively contributing members of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System are eligible to contribute to the NC 401(k) Plan through Prudential. A 401(k) plan is an employer-sponsored retirement savings program with special tax advantages that allows employees to invest up to 20% of their income for retirement on a tax deferred basis. 


    State Employees' Credit Union

    Banking institution that is available to employees or their family members. Member benefits include competitive interest rates for all your banking needs and low fees with convenient access throughout the state.

    Leave

    Click the following links to view details on a type of leave:

    Civil Leave
    Community Service Leave
    Family Illness Leave
    Holidays
    Military Leave
    Sick Leave
    Special Leave
    Vacation Leave
    Voluntary Shared Leave