Benefits & Perks
What We Offer Wellness Benefits
We offer multiple plans with comprehensive networks and coverage, including one that is offered at no additional charge to the employee.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Disability
- Voluntary Accident
- Flexible Spending Account
Well-being first Center for Employee Health
In partnership with Urgent Care, Okeechobee County Schools has a clinic providing multiple health services at no cost to the employees covered under one of the district’s medical plans.
Not So Basic Work Perks
Student Early Release Days
On these days you will have extra time set aside for meetings, professional development, and planning.
Florida Retirement System
The Okeechobee County School Board pays 10% into the retirement system towards meeting your retirement needs. We offer 401(K) and 403(B) plans as well as a generous leave policy.
Salary
The Okeechobee County School Board offers competitive base pay, in addition to supplemental pay for advanced degrees.
Professional Development
The coordinator of Staff Development schedules workshops at no cost for all employees year round, as well as offering Endorsement Programs in Reading, ESOL, and Gifted.