MPS -- Human Resources

The district pays 100% of the cost of Primary Benefits for contract teachers and support staff. Other employees who are on contract may share the cost of the premiums.

Additional benefits may be purchased on a voluntary basis:
** Short term disability
** Portable term life
** Group auto and homeowners insurance
** Intensive care/cancer insurance (pre-tax)
** Flexible spending accounts (pre-tax)
** Tax-deferred investment plans (pre-tax)
** Pet insurance

Please visit the Employee Benefits web site for additional information.

Other Benefits

Retirement
MPS is a member of the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees who are hired on a 0.5 contract or more will be enrolled in the plan, with the district matching all contributions.
All employees participate in OASI (Social Security/Medicare).

Sick Leave
Teachers are granted 11 days of sick leave per year. Other employees who are on contract also earn sick leave as appropriate for their position and contract length.

Personal Leave
Teachers may use a maximum of five days of their sick leave accruals per year for personal reasons. Other employees who are on contract are allowed personal leave as appropriate for their position.

Vacation
Administrators and contract support staff who work year round earn vacation time.

Workers Compensation
The MPS workers compensation program provides benefits to employees who are injured on the job, including payment of medical services and lost income.

Career Ladder Programs
The Career Ladder Program provides incentives for goal attainment of student achievement and quality service at a variety of levels for MPS employees. Funding is provided by the Arizona State Legislature and from a voter-approved budget override.



	Insurance Benefits The district pays 100% of the cost of Primary Benefits for contract teachers and support staff. Other employees who are on contract may share the cost of the premiums. Additional benefits may be purchased on a voluntary basis: Short term disability Portable term life Group auto and homeowners insurance Intensive care/cancer insurance (pre-tax) Flexible spending accounts (pre-tax) Tax-deferred investment plans (pre-tax) Pet insurance Please visit the Employee Benefits web site for additional information. Other Benefits Retirement MPS is a member of the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees who are hired on a 0.5 contract or more will be enrolled in the plan, with the district matching all contributions. All employees participate in OASI (Social Security/Medicare). Sick Leave Teachers are granted 11 days of sick leave per year. Other employees who are on contract also earn sick leave as appropriate for their position and contract length. Personal Leave Teachers may use a maximum of five days of their sick leave accruals per year for personal reasons. Other employees who are on contract are allowed personal leave as appropriate for their position. Vacation Administrators and contract support staff who work year round earn vacation time. Workers Compensation The MPS workers compensation program provides benefits to employees who are injured on the job, including payment of medical services and lost income. Career Ladder Programs** The Career Ladder Program provides incentives for goal attainment of student achievement and quality service at a variety of levels for MPS employees. Funding is provided by the Arizona State Legislature and from a voter-approved budget override.