Incentives for New Employees
Signing Bonus - $5000.00
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Applies to fully certified,[1] highly qualified[2] teachers must hold a current NC teaching certification (Initial Permanent License or Continuing Professional License).
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Bonus is payable after the first 60 days of employment and will be paid in installments over a (3) year period.
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Employees hired November 1st or after will receive the signing bonus in the first paycheck of the next school year based on continued employment with Hoke County Schools.
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Employee must sign an agreement to repay the bonus if they voluntarily leave during the current school year (pro-rated).
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Employees who have received a signing bonus and leave the Hoke County School District will not be eligible signing bonus within a three year period.
High Needs Signing Bonus - $2000
- Applies to Highly Qualified, and Fully-Licensed for High Need Schools.
Relocation Bonus - $500.00
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Applies to fully certified, highly qualified teachers.
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Employee must be new to Hoke County Schools and reside in Hoke County within the first year of employment
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Must show proof of residency in Hoke County (lease, rental agreement, mortgage or purchase information)
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Employees will not be reimbursed until lease or mortgage starts AND not until they begin work for Hoke County Schools
Tuition/Praxis Reimbursement
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Up to $750 per course, for the actual costs of tuition, textbooks, and most fees
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Reimbursement will be paid after the completion of course(s) and after all required paperwork and request(s) are submitted to Human Resources
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Hoke County Schools will reimburse up to two (2) complete Praxis tests
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Tuition/Praxis Reimbursement will be paid after appropriate documentation is submitted to Human Resources
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Documentation Requirements are Due WITHIN 30 DAYS of course begin date or Praxis/Pearson EXAM.
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Please visit our Hoke County Schools Guidelines for Tuition and Praxis Reimbursement for Teachers and Paraprofessionals for more details regarding reimbursement
Local Supplement - 7%
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Given to Hoke County Schools licensed employees
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Twice a year in June and November, 3% each