40 Reasons to Live in Cleveland County, North Carolina and Work for Cleveland County Schools Economics Moderate cost of living State salary plus local supplement Tuition reimbursement plan for employees Free registration for National Board certification 10% salary increase for master's degree 12% salary increase for National Board Certification Benefits State Health Insurance paid for employees and may be purchased for dependents $5,000 free life insurance and an option to purchase more to include family members Pre-tax "Cafeteria" program available including dental, cancer, disability insurance, medical reimbursement and child care reimbursement plans. State Retirement Plan- $25,000 death benefit Sick leave, annual leave, holiday pay Disability income State 401(k) plan available State Employees' Credit Union Inviting Working Enviroment Stable, rural population Strong parental and community support Academic excellence as evidenced by state testing Mentor program Business and organizational support well cultivated New teacher support team Demographics Small-town atmosphere with great restaurants, shopping, and entertainment easily accessible Moderate climate Housing available in the city, suburb, or rural Moss Lake and the beautiful South Mountains offer local recreation opportunities Proximity to Places of Interest 45 minutes from Charlotte, NC 4 hours from Myrtle Beach, SC 8 hours to Pittsburgh, PA 4 hours to Atlanta, GA 45 minutes from two major airports; Charlotte/Douglas and Greenville/Spartanburg 90 minutes to ski resorts 6 universities/colleges within less than one hour drive Recreational Attractions Carolina Panthers Football Charlotte NASCAR racing Six major lakes within one hour's drive Golf Hiking Trout fishing Deer, turkey, and small game hunting Ski resorts Dover Family YMCA;1/2 off joining fee and corporate membership rates If these qualities are what you are looking for, or if you have further questions, please call the personnel department today for more information. Our department welcomes your call and thanks you for taking time to visit this web site. Cleveland County Schools Personnel Department 105 East Ridge Street Kings Mt., NC 28086 (704) 476-8000 704-476-8304 FAX   Directions to Our Office