Benefits & Salary Placement
Employee Benefits & Salary Placement Information
We offer a competitive employee benefits package for eligible employees.
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General Leave:
- 10 days per year
- 52-week Employees – 12 days per year
Yuma Elementary advances five days of general leave upon hire, prorated depending on the date of employment. The remaining five (5) days accrue throughout the year.
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Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance:
The district has paid $8,809.20 this fiscal year for an eligible employee’s health insurance premium, which includes a $20,000 life insurance policy. Employees can enroll spouses and dependents in the same plan at a pre-taxed cost through payroll deduction.
Arizona State Retirement:
The district matches the mandatory employee contribution for retirement and long-term disability.
Social Security/Medicare:
Employee and district pays 6.2% for social security and 1.45% for Medicare.
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Flex Benefit Program
The Flex Plan is designed to allow you to set aside pre-taxed dollars through payroll deduction for the payment of specific medical expenses, medications not covered entirely by the health insurance, and/or childcare expenses for you and your family.
Symetra Life Insurance
You may elect to purchase additional term life insurance through payroll deduction for yourself, spouse, and/or dependents. Rates are set according to the value of the policy, your annual salary, and age.
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The district will pay for up to six free counseling sessions for all employees and their dependents. This benefit is offered through Aetna Company–Behavioral Health Services.
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Payroll deductions are also available for the following options:
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This tax credit is a cash contribution paid to a public school for support of extracurricular activities. The election amount for single or head of household taxpayer cannot exceed $200. The amount for married couples that file joint returns cannot exceed $400. You may pay through payroll deduction if you wish to participate in the Arizona Tax Credit Program. For more information, visit the Tax Credit page.
