United States Virgin Islands Department of Education

 Division of Human Resources

In this page you will find information on various programs available to our employees. The information is presented in Microsoft PowerPoint format.

The VI Department of Education offers a generous benefits package to all education personnel, which includes:

• Pension Plans with the Government Employees' Retirement System (GERS) including retirement, disability and death benefits.
• Health Insurance *
• Life Insurance *
• Union membership in the local American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

*applies only to full time employees

Pre-Approved Leave Plans

• Sick Leave
• Personal Leave up to five (5) non-consecutive days per school year
• Administrative leave may also be granted for continuing education conferences or bereavement
• As a U.S. territory, the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act applies

Health and Life Insurance Program Presentation

Detailed information about our Health and Life Insurance plans.

(since 9/12/05)

Send mail to Saul Santiago at Teachusvi@doe.vi with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 02/25/08