Explore the Teaching Profession
Benefits of Becoming a Teacher
As a West Virginia teacher, you will receive an extensive package that includes both retirement and health insurance benefits. In addition to pay and other perks, the following is a list of benefits you can expect.
Insurance Options and Benefits
Full-time employees of the State of West Virginia are eligible for enrollment in the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Benefit Plan.
Teachers' Retirement System
When you become a teacher within the West Virginia public school system, you are enrolled in the Teachers' Retirement System.
West Virginia Retirement Plus
Employees are offered the voluntary opportunity to participate in the West Virginia Retirement Plus Program, a supplemental retirement plan designed to provide an extra savings alternative for all state, county, city and other political subdivision employees.
Real Issues and Real Impact
Perhaps the greatest reason to become a teacher in West Virginia is the opportunity to affect real world change in the lives of those who need it most.
Celebrating Teacher Success
Below are a few ways in which teachers can be celebrated both at the state and national levels.
Teacher and Service Personnel of the Year
Each year, the West Virginia Department of Education presents one deserving teacher and one school service personnel with an award, which recognizes their excellence within the ranks of our state's educators and service personnel.
National Board Certification
National Board Certification is a respected credential for educators in the United States which represents a high level of expertise beyond licensure.
Milken Educator Awards
The Milken Educator Award honors the top educators around the country.
Contact Us
Questions about the teaching profession? Contact Educator and Staff Development Director Dr. Traci Gregory.
