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Incentives for New Employees

Signing Bonus - $5000.00

  • Applies to fully certified,[1] highly qualified[2] teachers must hold a current NC teaching certification (Initial Permanent License or Continuing Professional License).

  • Bonus is payable after the first 60 days of employment and will be paid in installments over a (3) year period.

  • 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.

  • Employee must sign an agreement to repay the bonus if they voluntarily leave during the current school year (pro-rated).

  • 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

  • Applies to fully certified, highly qualified teachers.

  • Employee must be new to Hoke County Schools and reside in Hoke County within the first year of employment

  • Must show proof of residency in Hoke County (lease, rental agreement, mortgage or purchase information)

  • Employees will not be reimbursed until lease or mortgage starts AND not until they begin work for Hoke County Schools

Tuition/Praxis Reimbursement

  • Up to $750 per course, for the actual costs of tuition, textbooks, and most fees

  • Reimbursement will be paid after the completion of course(s) and after all required paperwork and request(s) are submitted to Human Resources

  • Hoke County Schools will reimburse up to two (2) complete Praxis tests

  • Tuition/Praxis Reimbursement will be paid after appropriate documentation is submitted to Human Resources

  • Documentation Requirements are Due WITHIN 30 DAYS of course begin date or Praxis/Pearson EXAM.

  • Please visit our Hoke County Schools Guidelines for Tuition and Praxis Reimbursement for Teachers and Paraprofessionals for more details regarding reimbursement

Local Supplement - 7%

  • Given to Hoke County Schools licensed employees

  • Twice a year in June and November, 3% each

Licensure Fee

  • Hoke County Schools will pay your initial licensure fee

    • [1] Based on completion of an approved education plan

    • [2] Passing scores on Praxis II or other state testing