ACES offers an attractive and comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees.
ACES employees may enroll in a variety of programs which benefit both the employee as well as his or her family. Employees are also given the opportunity to enroll or change plans annually during a designated open enrollment month. The benefits below are applicable to employees working a minimum of 29 hours per week. Additionally, health benefits only are optional for employees working from 21-28 hours per week.
Medical
Dental
ACES offers a plan which is available at no cost to the staff member. Employees may also choose to upgrade their dental plan to add family members through payroll deduction.
Pension/Contributory Retirement Plans
The Teacher Retirement Board plan consists of a 7.25% employee contribution plus a Medicare deduction. VALIC is a pension program for non-union staff members and offers a partial match from ACES.
Life Insurance
ACES purchases term life insurance for each staff member at no cost to the employee.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
ACES offers a plan at not cost to the employee.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
ACES provides a comprehensive plan which pays 60% of the employee's salary after a 90-day elimination period.
Employee Assistance Program
Employees may use this confidential service to seek professional consultation or referrals for themselves or family members. The plan provides 24-hour support for crisis intervention, work stress, substance abuse, personal and family stress, and legal referrals. Referrals are available for up to 3 free counseling visits.
Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
Employees may choose to participate in a flexible spending program that allows deductions of up to $2,500, pre-tax, to cover medical, dental, vision and/or up to $5,000 for dependent day care expenses.
Credit Union
Employees may choose to join Wepawaug-Flagg Federal Credit Union. Services include: first and second mortgages, automobile loans, ATM/Debit and Credit cards, checking, savings and money market accounts.
Holidays/Vacations
ACES publishes a calendar for all employees prior to the start of each fiscal year. Some school calendars vary by program due to the diverse schools and programs we offer.
Summer Assignments
Opportunities are available for ten-month employees who wish to be considered for summer school assignments.
Additional Compensation
ACES offers highly competitive salaries as well as additional paid days that consist of: personal, sick, family sick, bereavement, funeral, family medical, parenthood and professional growth leave.
