Individuals employed as substitute teachers are not entitled to District benefits of health and/or life insurance because they do not regularly work 20 or more hours per week.
However, state law mandates that PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) deductions must be taken from each District employee, unless the employee is presently receiving a PERA benefit. If an employee leaves the school district, he may make application for refund of all contributions made to PERA.
Substitute teachers are covered by Pinnacol Assurance, the District Liability and Worker’s Compensation Insurance. If you are injured on the job, notify the school secretary or Personnel Office to complete a First Report of Injury form. It it’s necessary for you to see a physician for those injuries, you must first see one of the District’s Designated Medical Providers: 1) Southern Colorado Clinic, Dr. Nicholas Kurz or 2) Centura Centers for Occupational Medicine (CCOM). Both of these providers are located in Pueblo and mileage reimbursement is allowed and will be paid by Pinnacol Assurance.
A Medicare deduction computed at the rate of .0145 of your monthly gross salary will also be deducted from your check. The District contributes a matching amount.
REPORTING AN INJURY TO A CHILD: If a child is hurt while you are on duty in a school, it is necessary for you to complete an Accident Report form available in the school office.
