Employees

In addition to competitive salaries, our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. Exclusive benefits include access to health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, along with professional development opportunities tailored to help our staff grow in their careers.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In one of the only programs of its kind in school districts across the country, the ISD Childcare Reimbursement Program reimburses employees who live in district boundaries up to 75% of the cost of using district childcare (Early Education and Kids' Safari.)

Eligibility

• Employee must be a current ISD employee, work for ISD at least 25 hours per week, and eligible to receive benefits through ISD (employed by ISD for at least 30 days).
• Employee must reside within the boundaries of the ISD.
• Employee must own their residence and Employee’s name must be on the residence title.
• Employee must be the parent or legal guardian of the child or children to whom the enrollment reimbursement is to be applied.
• The child or children to whom the enrollment reimbursement is to be applied must be enrolled full-time in ISD school(s) and taking part in full-time in-person learning and enrolled in a Kid’s Safari Program (excluding drop-in or emergency care), or, where applicable, enrolled in one of the District’s Early Education Programs.
• The child or children to whom the enrollment reimbursement is to be applied must maintain a minimum attendance record of 90% within the District sponsored childcare program in which they are enrolled while the regular school year is in session.
• Your child must maintain a 90% attendance requirement to receive the reimbursement.

Additional Information

• Employee pays the cost of childcare up front and is then reimbursed on the following paycheck.
• Click here to read through an Overview.
• Access the application here.
• Click here to read through the Agreement.
• Any changes or questions should be coordinated through Human Resources.

ISD Employee Health Clinic, operated by Marathon Health, serves the Independence School District, providing convenient and affordable access to health care. Staffed with Nurse Practitioners, the Clinic offers acute care, preventive care, chronic condition management, and occupational health services. Appointments are free to ISD employees, spouses, and children.

learn more about iSD Health Clinic

ISD Wellness Center is a 9,000 square foot state-of-the-art fitness facility that caters to all fitness levels. It is free to use for all ISD employees and retirees, as well as their spouses and children (ages 18-26).

Learn more about ISD Wellness Center

Through Career Ladder, teachers can earn up to $5,000 each year, in addition to their annual salary, for completing work outside of contracted time. This is earned through work like tutoring, sponsoring a club, committee work, and more. 

The annual Career Ladder plan is uploaded to the Employee Portal each year, and Human Resources can answer any questions you might have. 

Click on the button below for Career Ladder information from DESE (Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education).

DESE Career Ladder Guidance

Visit the PSRS/PEERS website